Book clubs in first grade?! It may seem like a stretch, but the Spring is such a great time to get your students ready and used to reading, thinking about, and discussing books with their peers instead of me, the teacher! When done right, it can be such a fun learning experience for both […]
Bring books to life with your family or a group of friends. The planning is done for you. This is such a great way to have fun with reading!
Looking for ways to make your next book club meeting pop? This collection of fun activities will make sure everyone has a great time!
Book clubs in first grade?! It may seem like a stretch, but the Spring is such a great time to get your students ready and used to reading, thinking about, and discussing books with their peers instead of me, the teacher! When done right, it can be such a fun learning experience for both […]
Make your own book for kids with this free printable template!
Need Wonder activities for your classroom or home school Wonder teaching resources? We have Wonder lesson plans, Wonder worksheets, and more ideas for book projects, kindness activities for middle school, and diversity lessons to make a great study unit for students using both the novel by RJ Palacio and teaching with movies (including the popular precepts project!).
Haven't tried a book tasting with your students yet? This fun reading activity is an awesome way to introduce genres in your elementary classroom or library!
Getting started with book clubs-made easy! Set routines that will ensure your book clubs will run smoothly through the year.
Looking for some Pippi Longstocking activities to go along with your favorite book? We've gathered 10 MUST-TRY activities to take you on your own adventure!
Check out these 7 activities to use with the novel Charlotte's Web including spider web synonyms, how to draw a pig, spider web art, and more.
20 It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover discussion questions, food ideas, book club activities. Also free PDF of discussion prompts
Getting started with book clubs-made easy! Set routines that will ensure your book clubs will run smoothly through the year.
This week the movie Wonder released on DVD + Bluray. To celebrate I'm giving away two copies to two lucky readers. Plus, download these free printable Wonder activity sheets. Based on the New York Times
Plenty of stick book activities and ideas can be found in this post, based on 'Not A Stick’ by Antoinette Portis, which is a definite must-read for kids!
Not long before I made the move from a local Club to BGCA, I started playing a game with my middle grades members that they LOVED. I adapted it from something I heard on a podcast and called it Dum…
These BFG activities are the perfect accompaniment to the book or the movie. Read/watch the story and then your kids can have fun with these easy activities.
Bible games for teens are a good way to incorporate bible teachings into their life. Here is our list of the best Bible activities you may use for your teens.
Need Wonder activities for your classroom or home school Wonder teaching resources? We have Wonder lesson plans, Wonder worksheets, and more ideas for book projects, kindness activities for middle school, and diversity lessons to make a great study unit for students using both the novel by RJ Palacio and teaching with movies (including the popular precepts project!).
Load up your Character Education Perseverance month with this bundle of activities, lessons, bulletins, charts and more!
If you are just discovering our hands-on BFG activities, you might want to go back and read why I started this book study (along with the activities for Chapters 1 & 2), or just pick up on the fun with this post. There really is no wrong way to do our book study. The most important thing is to have fun and let the world
Just in time for the March 9 movie release!
Download this printable LEGO activity book that includes six pages of puzzles and kids activities, perfect for a road trip or a rainy day.
Ready to plan a book club for kids? Find everything you need to know from getting started, who to invite, how often to meet, and more!
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
Cross-curricular ideas to celebrate Wilbur and Charlotte.
Activities Inspired by Ish by Peter Reynolds
Educating kids about bullying. Book based lessons and art activity for the book "The Hundred Dresses".
Make this Family Dinner Book Club craft inspired by The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf. A fun and easy flower craft for kids.
hold students accountable while they independently read with these easy to implement reading tips and tricks and strategies
Discussion questions, craft projects, enrichment activities, and refreshments to go with The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate This post is part of an ongoing Summer Reading for Kids series. Click HERE to find ideas for reading activities, reading lists, and reading incentives…and keep checking back for more! For the last few summers, my girls have enjoyed...
Are you looking for empowering reads that center on female characters? Dive into Reese's Book Club picks! Discover inspiring stories and stay up-to-date with the latest selections.
Discussion questions, craft projects, enrichment activities, and refreshments to go with The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate This post is part of an ongoing Summer Reading for Kids series. Click HERE to find ideas for reading activities, reading lists, and reading incentives…and keep checking back for more! For the last few summers, my girls have enjoyed...
Check out these fun activities from Award Winning Author/Illustrator Jarett Lerner to do at home or in the classsroom. Includes comics, drawing, and more.
The Library Adventure uses affiliate links, see our policies for more information. Buzz, buzz, krik, kirk…these are the sounds you will hear in Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears: A West African Tale, retold by Verna Aardema. Our Book Club recently read this beautiful story and it quickly became a favorite with all of the […]
Whether you're a homeschool mom looking for a great book for your 5th grader or a classroom teacher trying to build a great library, finding texts that are engaging and a great fit for your readers can be tough. I've compiled this list of the best books for 5th graders to help save you time and give you a
Literature Circles in the elementary classroom. How to do literature circles with 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.
We are here to help you add some tools to your teacher toolkit in order to become effective at managing Book Clubs in your classroom.
A week of planned activities for preschoolers on the theme of spiders featuring the book The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle.
Whether your little one is a new reader or into their own chapter books, starting your own book club for kids is easy with these tips and tricks!
