Read aloud with craft

We are always inspired to do fun crafts and learning activities whenever we read some of our favorite children’s books! Here is a list of activities we’ve come up with inspired by popular children’s books (alphabetized by title). (Book titles are affiliate links.) Be sure to follow our Children’s Book Activities Pinterest board! ...

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Crafts are a great way to visualize stories! In the classroom or homeschool, use these 25+ crafts that were inspired by children's books!

If you want to do more than just read a book out loud, if you want to create a meaningful experience through read aloud, keep reading. . .

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

Hey elementary teachers! The picture book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales is a quality read aloud to share with your 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students for a lesson on perseverance. We at the Clutter-Free Classroom knew we had to add it to our Starts With a Story collection, which is a library of book companions that are filled with fun lesson ideas, teaching tips and worksheets. Teachers have everything they need to deliver engaging lessons! Learn about this book and the related printable activities!

Favorite Back to School Read Alouds book list and companion activities for Kindergarten and First Grade

You know we LOVE making activities to go along with books, so I wanted to make a fun activity to go along with, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, that can be done while the book is being read aloud or after the story is over. #bookswithactivities #kindergarten #preschool #ifyougiveamouseacookie

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…

Perfect craft activity to accompany the children's book, "The Magical Yet" by Angela DiTerlizzi and Lorena Alvarez, an encouraging and uplifting story about perseverance and striving to achieve the things we can't do quite *yet.* Read aloud the story "The Magical Yet" (Get a Copy) and then encourage students to create a *My Magical Yet* surprise craft that focuses on growth mindset affirmations and actions. Youtube: MaiStoryBook Blog: Maistorybook.com