If you're teaching about the five senses, you need this giant book list of recommended reads!
Are you wondering what to do with a stack of old, unwanted books gathering dust on your shelves? Look no further! These are our favorite DIY home decor projects using old books.
If writing is something you want to do, these 6 books on writing will help get you started. Good writers write, but did you know they also READ? Like, A LOT? In fact, many authors, when asked how d…
Free printable alphabet books with letter recognition activities & pictures to color. An amazing resource for exploring the alphabet with your preschoolers!
We love connecting projects to books, and we're always inspired by the amazing group of bloggers who participate in the Virtual Book Club for Kids (you can also check the club out on Facebook) as the group comes up with some great extension activities each month. This month's author was Leo Lionni. We chose to read and do a project using a book we've really been enjoying lately, A Color of His Own. This is the sweet tale of a little chameleon who is looking for one color to stay all the time, but keeps running into that challenge that chameleons change color. In the end, he winds up finding a friend to always be with so they can at least always be the same color together. I've used this book in the past as a primary teacher. It's a great way to talk about friendship and also about what makes us each unique. My boys have been loving the simple tale and the colorful illustrations this spring. For our activity extension we decided to use cray-pas and watercolors. I love how colorful this art technique can be. I sketched several chameleon outlines onto white drawing paper using permanent marker. (I'm including a printable copy here in case you just want to print one out, or use the printable to trace onto thicker paper.) Afterwards the boys and I each colored in a chameleon using the cray-pas. Big Brother and I thought about ways to create different patterns. Little Brother focused on just coloring his in, using mostly one color. After we were done coloring, we watercolored on top of the cray-pas. The watercolor doesn't stick to the cray-pas, and fills all the white spaces around it. We all had different strategies for painting. When they were done I cut the three chameleons out and we hung them in our play room. I love how they are a set but each one unique. That's part of what can also make this project a great classroom activity, especially for the start of a school year. Or turn it into a fun family project, with each family member creating a chameleon to represent themselves. What Leo Lionni books does your family enjoy? Have you read this one yet? This post may also have been shared at some of these terrific link parties.
Are you wondering what to do with a stack of old, unwanted books gathering dust on your shelves? Look no further! These are our favorite DIY home decor projects using old books.
Looking to elevate your coffee table while planning your next adventure? Check out these 10 Assouline Travel Books that belong in a gallery.
This is a coloring activity to be used alongside Diane Alber's Spot of Emotion books. Students can color each day how they're feeling. If they're feeling a lot of anger, use a lot of red. If they're feeling a lot of happiness, use a lot of yellow. This is a great daily check-in for students. ...
If you're going to invest your time and energy in one long (long!) book, you want to make sure it's a good one, right? Here's my list of ten long books worth reading...
Find all 11 pages of how to make a quiet book the no sew way here! Quiet books are great for the toddler years and offer much engagement.
We love connecting projects to books, and we're always inspired by the amazing group of bloggers who participate in the Virtual Book Club for Kids (you can also check the club out on Facebook) as the group comes up with some great extension activities each month. This month's author was Leo Lionni. We chose to read and do a project using a book we've really been enjoying lately, A Color of His Own. This is the sweet tale of a little chameleon who is looking for one color to stay all the time, but keeps running into that challenge that chameleons change color. In the end, he winds up finding a friend to always be with so they can at least always be the same color together. I've used this book in the past as a primary teacher. It's a great way to talk about friendship and also about what makes us each unique. My boys have been loving the simple tale and the colorful illustrations this spring. For our activity extension we decided to use cray-pas and watercolors. I love how colorful this art technique can be. I sketched several chameleon outlines onto white drawing paper using permanent marker. (I'm including a printable copy here in case you just want to print one out, or use the printable to trace onto thicker paper.) Afterwards the boys and I each colored in a chameleon using the cray-pas. Big Brother and I thought about ways to create different patterns. Little Brother focused on just coloring his in, using mostly one color. After we were done coloring, we watercolored on top of the cray-pas. The watercolor doesn't stick to the cray-pas, and fills all the white spaces around it. We all had different strategies for painting. When they were done I cut the three chameleons out and we hung them in our play room. I love how they are a set but each one unique. That's part of what can also make this project a great classroom activity, especially for the start of a school year. Or turn it into a fun family project, with each family member creating a chameleon to represent themselves. What Leo Lionni books does your family enjoy? Have you read this one yet? This post may also have been shared at some of these terrific link parties.
Coloring books are a fun project for everyone involved, especially if you’re able to monetize off of it! Whether you’re looking to create a children’s col
We're All Wonders is an amazing story to celebrate the differences we all have. Grab the mini-book FREEBIE to extend the book!
Folded Book Art - Best & Most Clear Tutorial Available: I just absolutely love creating my own folded book art. It's such a fun way of re-using old books and give them another purpose. I've searched and searched the web to find any tutorials on how to do it and i just couldn't find anything. Until one da…
This is a beautiful book with captivating artwork and lots of repetition. I’ve posted my favourite free printables to go with it.
Folded Book Art - Best & Most Clear Tutorial Available: I just absolutely love creating my own folded book art. It's such a fun way of re-using old books and give them another purpose. I've searched and searched the web to find any tutorials on how to do it and i just couldn't find anything. Until one da…
How do you know if you’re a good enough writer to pen a bestselling book? Book editor and author of THE BOOK YOU WERE BORN TO WRITE, Kelly Notaras, gives 3 clues for assessing if you're a gifted writer.
Plot structure can mean the difference between 50,000 words worth of beautiful descriptions, action-packed scenes, and witty dialogue—and an actual story.
Enjoy this delightful collection of nature poetry for kids, with 22 nature poems available as a free, printable PDF download.
No matter what genre you’re writing in, there are probably some things you’ll want to keep hidden from your readers until the time is right to surprise
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
Folded Book Art - Best & Most Clear Tutorial Available: I just absolutely love creating my own folded book art. It's such a fun way of re-using old books and give them another purpose. I've searched and searched the web to find any tutorials on how to do it and i just couldn't find anything. Until one da…
Quarantine is the perfect time to craft and clear out your bookshelf—so why not do both with some free book folding patterns?
I had SO much fun making a spooky Halloween spell book, that I ended up making two! I'm warning you, these are addictive!
Are you someone who likes to read the book before seeing the movie? If so, you're in luck, because there's a big batch of books being turned into films and television shows this year.
If you're writing a book for the first time and you're not sure what the steps to do it are, you can follow these simple tips to start writing your novel.
Want to crochet a skull granny square for Halloween? You're in luck, because here's an amazing step-by-step skull granny square tutorial. In this crochet tutorial you will learn how to crochet a skull granny square. This skull granny square is a fun Halloween themed alternative to the classic granny square and great if you like everything related to granny squares.
I'm all for giving readers what they want... last week's post about altered book snowmen proved to be popular so here's a round...
Use this free printable book report sandwich idea to recall what you read. Print in black / white or color and use with elementary age kids.
Linocut can create a host of visually striking and memorable images that will leave an impression. Here's a deep dive into everything you need to know about this relief printing technique.
The main advantage of these printable mason jars is their versatility and personalization. By printing your own designs or labels onto the jars, you can create customized storage solutions, decorations, or gifts that suit your specific needs and style..
Planning to spend 3 days in Porto Portugal and looking for an awesome Porto itinerary? I’ve got you covered with my tips for getting the best out of Porto!
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They're instantly recognizable — mostly for their color. We're talking about yellow legal pads. So who decided they'd be yellow, anyway?
