Read aloud crafts

Perfect craft activity to accompany the children's book, "After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again" by Dan Santat, perfect for sparking conversation about resilience, bravery, and finding the courage to get back up and try again. Great for Reading Centers for all grade levels! Read aloud the story "After the Fall" and then encourage students to create a "Hatching Bravery" Craft that focuses on acts of bravery and resilience. Youtube: MaiStoryBook Maistorybook.com

I have noticed a recent, positive change in education. Teachers are spending more time teaching the whole child. We are no longer just focusing reading, writing, and math. There is an entire educational movement to make sure what we are teaching, especially in early childhood, is developmentally appropriate. We are incorporating more play and we ... Read More about Kindness in the Classroom

Today I want to share a quick and very sweet read-aloud activity with you! This lesson is perfect for the back-to-school season, or anytime you need to

activities based on children's books

Last week we hit the ground running with back to school read alouds. I am a huge believer in making time to read aloud books to our students. It is such a special moment for them. Seeing the excitement and expressions on their face is one of my very favorite times of our day. Just think...the read aloud that you provide to your students might just be the only book they have read to them all day. We started off listening to You're Finally Here by Melanie Watt on You Tube. Afterwards my…

Dragon Love Tacos Activities, Lessons, and Craft Ideas for kindergarten and first grade. Check out our reading comprehension lessons and craftivity!

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Introducing the newest book in the Foodie Collection~ a delectable read about all the different ways to be smart~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection: “The Smart Cookie” by Jory John &a…

Babies to Bookworms provides a review of "This is a Book of Shapes", a funny children's book about shapes, & pairs it with shape activities!

Have you read the picture book for kids, Mighty Mila? This read aloud is perfect for your elementary special education classroom. This picture book is perfect for deaf or hard of hearing students. I have created a variety of book companion activities. Special ed students can complete reading comprehension activities, vocabulary activities, writing activities, and even a visual craft for kids! Check out these book companion ideas!