PREK-ELEMENTARY
A Bunch of Activities for A PERFECT LITTLE MONSTER
Ages: 3-8
Activities and teaching guide, including a video about how to use the book and printable pages for preschool and school.
A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK Discussion/Activity Guide
Ages: 5-10
Do you love puns? How about rocks? Is reading maps your thing? This activity guide is full of all three! Whether you want to focus on figurative language, rock types and formations, or map-reading skills, you’ve come to the right place! Common Core and Next Gen Science Standards-aligned.
A Classroom Guide to the George Brown, Class Clown Series
Ages: 6-8
A packet of activities based on the George Brown, Class Clown chapter book series.
Ages: 8-12
Andrea is asking kids to write letters of thanks and appreciation to the trees in their neighbourhoods using #notetoatree.
A Packet of Fun with KATIE COMMA!
Ages: 4-9
A plethora of activities to accompany the picture book KATIE COMMA by B.B. Swann and Maja Andersen
Ages: 3-10
Fun, supplemental activities for author Stef Wade’s book, A PLACE FOR PLUTO.
A Prompt a Day! 30 Day Creative Writing Challenge with Prompts and Pics
Grades: PreK-5
Get inspired to write with 30 days of open-ended writing prompts and pics!
A Taste of History: Make Your Own Revolutionary Cookies!
Ages: 6-11
After watching a fun video, kids can bake a batch of Revolutionary Honey Jumble Cookies. Yum!
Activities by Suzanne Morris Art & Story
Grades: PreK-5
Free downloadable activities and templates based on the book A TRAPEZOID IS NOT A DINOSAUR! by Suzanne Morris Art & Story.
Activities for Kids, Parents, & Teachers, Organized by BOOK, SUBJECT & THEME
Ages: 3-8
Thematic (Seasons, Animals) downloadable/worksheets for writing, art, & science. “I Can” activities for younger kids. Activities adaptable to other themes.
Activities for Books by Jacqueline Jules
Grades: K-6
This is a link with downloadable Reader’s Theater, writing activities, and songs.
Activities for THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE AT SCHOOL Picture Book Series
Grades: PreK-3
Fun Printable Book/Curriculum-Connected Activities and Teaching Guides for all five books in THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE IN THE SCHOOL picture book series.
Activities for THERE’S A BADDIE RUNNING THROUGH THIS BOOK
Ages: 4-8
Shelly will introduce you to her picture book and then show you how to make a ‘Wanted Poster’ for your own ‘Baddie’ creation.
Activities Guide for THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN ARIZONA
Ages: 5-12
Access All About Arizona Crossword Puzzle, Famous Arizonans Word Search, Planet Mnemonics, a Song Sheet, and more!
Activities to Accompany CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE PLASTIC SCENE, a Picture Book About Saving the Seas
Ages: 4-9
Creative activities for children to enjoy that encourage thinking about ways to save our seas from plastic.
Grades: PreK-3
Author Lydia Lukidis offers worksheets, games, and activities for children to go along with her book, NO BEARS ALLOWED.
Activity Guide for A RIDE TO REMEMBER: A CIVIL RIGHTS STORY
Ages: 6-12
This GUIDE—see upper RIGHT corner of the webpage—explores A RIDE TO REMEMBER’s story, plus has four Coloring Book pages.
Activity Kits, Coloring Pages and Thank You Note Template for Friends, Family and Essential Workers
Ages: 3-10
Website includes activity kits, coloring pages and thank you notes template for kids to write to their friends and family.
Activity Library – The Tweeting Galah
Grades: 3-5
Creative and fun educational activities linked to The Tweeting Galah cybersafety series. Share your results with the hashtag #thetweetinggalah!
Ages: 3-8
Printables: Draw Sterling, make a Sterling Dog Hat, draw expressions, Juniper maze, character-design shape-challenge, storyboard template & more.
Activity Sheet and Coloring Pages
Ages: 3-10
You can download and print activity pages and coloring pages based on author-illustrator Timothy Young’s books.
Ages: 2-10
Sharee Miller has many printable coloring sheets and activity sheets on their website!
Ages: 5+
Downloadable sheets which include fun illustrated activities such as word finds etc., to accompany the book I AM A THIEF!
Activity: Sing-Along of THERE WAS AN OLD GATOR WHO SWALLOWED A MOTH
Ages: 2+
Join B.J. Lee as she SINGS her picture book, THERE WAS AN OLD GATOR WHO SWALLOWED A MOTH, on YouTube!
WADE’S WIGGLY ANTLERS Activity Sheets
Ages: 4-7
Maze, coloring page and matching game created by Kids Can Press, inspired by WADE’S WIGGLY ANTLERS.
Ages: 2-9
Make cakes for King Otter and a picnic for Pink Lion! Lots to draw and color, as well as games, things to make and play with, and even an origami peacock.
Ages: 4-8
Printable PDF for Marielle the mouse paper doll and clothes to color and cut out. You can also create your own clothes for Marielle by taping the paper doll on a light table or taping to a window. (Print the paper doll on card stock and the clothes on regular weight printing paper.) PDF also available for Pierre the pigeon with flappable wings. (Print on regular weight printing paper.)
Activity Sheets Based on SCRIBBLE & AUTHOR
Ages: 4-8
Downloadable sheets including creative art guides and a fun maze!
Alexander Graham Bell Answers the Call Activity Guide
Grades: PreK-5
Activities for the aspiring inventor.
An Inconvenient Alphabet Activity Packet
Ages: 5-10
Packet contains a range of activities for K-5: art, word games, and more!
Animal Activity and Coloring Pages
Ages: 3-8
Coloring and activity pages.
Animal Idioms and Storytime Activities
Ages: 2-6
Are you sly as a fox? Stubborn as a mule? Pair storytime with fun animal idioms activities and crafts.
Grades: PreK-5
DIY Pencil Craft using simple supplies. Fun for children, supports fine motor skill development, creates a colorful, useful item!
Arctic Animal Activities Based on the Book DREAM FLIGHTS ON ARCTIC NIGHTS
Ages: 4-8
Coloring pages, word search, “Build Your Own Wings” craft, “Write and Draw Your Own Story” page, learning discussion topics, and other activities based on Arctic animals in the book DREAM FLIGHTS ON ARCTIC NIGHTS.
Ages: 4-8
STEAM Project: Make a mobile of Arctic Creatures to accompany the book SEA BEAR. Combines research, problem solving and art.
Arthurian Legend/Comedy Short Story + Study Materials
Ages: 7-12
Comedy/Fantasy short story SOMEBODY’S FAVORITE KNIGHT, plus study questions and creative/research/extension activities.
At-Home Activities by Mr. Roses
Ages: 6-12
The At-Home Activity Pack by Mr. Roses engages, educates and entertains with video production and pintable material through HouseOfRoses.org.
Austin, Texas Coloring Pages & More!
Ages: 4-9
Downloadable coloring pages and paper crafts.
Author Reading of BOATS ON THE BAY with Paper Boat Mobile
Ages: 2-6
Author Jeanne Walker Harvey reads her picture book, BOATS ON THE BAY, and shares a downloadable Paper Boat Mobile activity.
Ages: 4-10
Have fun with alliteration and wordplay with activities designed to be entirely engaging and enriching!
Ages: 2-7
Construction truck coloring sheets from the picture book BACKHOE JOE.
BAD CATERPILLAR Activity Pages
Grades: PreK-5
Free printable activity pages designed to keep kids engaged and learning. Activity pages are based on the children’s book BAD CATERPILLAR by Suvi Chisholm.
BADGER’S PERFECT GARDEN Activities
Grades: PreK-8
Here are a few garden activities to help you enjoy your spring.
Baseball Story Activities: A TICKET TO THE PENNANT
Grades: K-2
Activities to accompany a tale about a young, rabid baseball fan for use with the picture book, A TICKET TO THE PENNANT.
Be A Maker: Maker Activities & Crafts
Ages: 4-10
Katey Howes shares #maker activities students can do at home during school closures, inspired by her popular picture book, BE A MAKER.
BEEN THERE DONE THAT! – A Game You Can Make
Ages: 4+
Download this PDF file for a fun game you can make!
Beloved of Beasts Science Poetry
Ages: 7-12
Dive into the world of unusual animals through science-inspired poetry and feature articles. Saiga, tardigrades, and swimming pinecones are waiting!
Ages: 4-10
Susan guides her audience through a movement activity–dance like a bird–as well as making nest helpers for birds.
Ages: 3-10
This blog has book activities, at-home learning ideas, crafts, book recommendations, and author interviews. There are a variety of choices for pre-school to elementary-aged kids.
Ages: 5-10
Using materials found at home kids can build their own girder, cantilever, and suspension bridges.
BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN Outdoor Fun & Learning Resources
Grades: PreK-5
Materials for encouraging kids to connect with nature and explore the great outdoors, including parent/educator guides, activities, printables, and more!
Grades: 1-5
Webquests, word finds, crafts, recipes, and more that teach kids about Chinese and Mayan history and culture. Activities and teacher resources complement the books of the Bubba and Squirt Adventures.
Bug Activity Sheets (including some printer-free fun)
Ages: 3-9
Activity sheets themed around bug picture book TULIP AND BRUTUS, including a maze, find-a-word and fill in the missing letters.
Ages: 5-8
Downloadable frog-themed crafts and activities with new content added every the next few weeks.
Busy Beaver Home Activities for Children
Ages: 5-10
Author/Illustrator Jessica Loy is here to help young minds stay busy while at home. She is posting easy and fun creative and educational home activities and games. All posts are free to use. Share your results with our reading community on her Facebook page!
Ages: 2-7
Calling All Cars activity kit.
CARING FOR YOUR LION Activity Kit
Ages: 5-8
This kit was created in connection with the book CARING FOR YOUR LION. It offers a crossword puzzle, a creative writing activity, and more.
Ages: 4-9
The Cavekid Birthday activity kit and curriculum guide contains activity sheets and ideas that tie into reading, writing, and art.
Celebrate Diversity with ARE YOUR STARS LIKE MY STARS?
Ages: 3-7
Readers explore their world through crafts, coloring pages, international recipes, and a reading from ARE YOUR STARS LIKE MY STARS?
CHALK, FOSSIL &THE TYPEWRITER: Guides and Activities
Grades: K-4
Bill Thomson’s web page includes activities, games and curriculum guides related to his picture books.
Ages: 3-15
Meddybemps.com is a large collection of original stories, photos and illustrations, engaging activities, and interactive fun, celebrating 25 years online.
Ages: 6-12
Christina Waldman will put up new content for kids – story or poem or sewing/craft project – on their website as often as possible. They may have guest contributors.
Chip and Curly Activity Kit and Curriculum Guide
Ages: 4-9
The Chip and Curly activity kit and curriculum guide contains activity sheets and ideas for reading, writing, and art.
Classroom Guide to SERENA: THE LITTLEST SISTER
Ages: 6-10
Book-inspired activities: create vision boards and DIY tennis equipment; explore birth-order traits and inspirational stories of female athletes.
Code Breakers, STEM, and History Inspire Fiction Writing
Ages: 8-12
Students write fiction inspired by a real-life World War II code breaker and then practice creating their own code.
Color Like an Illustrator Free Coloring Pages
Ages: 3-10
This gallery of printable color pages includes line drawings by Valerie Coulman and by the original illustrators of her picture books.
Color Your World Free Printable
Ages: 5-9
Pack-n-Go Girls Adventures is giving away Color Your World, a printable filled with 70 pages of coloring and activities.
Ages: 4-8
Free activity book on environment and endangered animals + anatomy of grasshopper with coloring page and simple origami printout.
Coloring Page from PIPPA’S PASSOVER PLATE
Ages: 3-5
A coloring page from PIPPA’S PASSOVER PLATE by Vivian Kirkfield, illustrated by Jill Weber, published by Holiday House Books for Young Readers.
Coloring Pages for PRISCILLA’S PERFECT TEA PARTY
Ages: 3-8
Enjoy a perfectly good time coloring (even outside the lines!) using scenes directly from PRISCILLA’S PERFECT TEA PARTY!
Ages: 4-8
Elizabeth Dulemba has been creating their coloring pages every week for over a decade now and has never missed a Tuesday! They are created for teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents to share with their children. Themes are: I love to read!, Holidays & Birthdays, Seasons, Patriotic, Fairies, Feel Better, and Fun Stuff! All FREE! Also, sign up for Elizabeth’s weekly newsletter to receive each week’s coloring page, and interviews with children’s book authors and illustrators directly to your inbox here.
Grades: PreK-6
Color and learn about catching lobster in Maine! These pages go along with the picture book HOW TO CATCH A KEEPER.
Coloring Pages, Activities, and Teacher/Parent Resources
Grades: PreK-5
Coloring pages, activities, and teacher/parent resources that go along with the books PICKLES, PICKLES, I LIKE PICKLES and JOBS OF A PRESCHOOLER. (Books are not needed to enjoy these activities.)
Coloring Pages and Activity Sheets
Ages: 3-8
Coloring pages and activity sheets from THE CROC AND THE PLATYPUS. Coloring pages from yet to be released book TEMPER TABITHA.
Coloring Pages for THERE WAS AN OLD GATOR WHO SWALLOWED A MOTH
Ages: 4-8
This project is made up of 4 coloring pages from a published picture book.
Coloring Pages: Robots from BETTY BUILDS IT!
Ages: 3-8
Coloring pages from the BETTY BUILDS IT! Book Guide!
Compelling Compendium of Irish Animals Activity Sheet
Ages: 6-10
Test your knowledge about Irish animals and have fun with a word search and a drawing challenge.
Ages: 4+
Find games you can make and play on Rick’s website.
Crafts, Coloring Pages, and Live Readings
Ages: 5-8
Join author Tracy Blom on Youtube as they read from their books. Tracy also has a website for their books with free coloring pages and crafts listed.
Grades: PreK-2
A website with crafts, activity and coloring sheets, as well as teaching guides covering common core topics.
Grades: PreK-5
Fun and easy craft projects for kids posted daily that teach art skills and spark imagination.
Create a Crayon Doodle Keepsake Diary
Ages: 4+
Join author Natascha Biebow author of THE CRAYON MAN in making a Special Crayon Doodle Keepsake Box. Add crayon drawings, doodles, and cartoon strips to express how you’re feeling and as a keepsake of what you’re learning or doing. Use the wonderful colors in nature as inspiration!
Ages: 1-6
Free instructions with photos for an easy-to-make cat reading buddy to help your new reader practice reading to a friend.
Create Your Own Comic – Zombie Goldfish Style
Ages: 6-10
Mo O’Hara and Marek Jagucki have top tips for Creating your own Comic strip in the style of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish.
Ages: 7-10
A slideshow-based primer for creating engaging and memorable characters.
Crossword Puzzles, Word Searches and Picture Books
Ages: 4-8
Mister Figg will have crossword puzzles and word searches available on their website here that follow the theme of their picture books. As time moves on, they may add more crossword puzzles and word searches on random topics.
Ages: 8-12
Enjoy this research game that explores legendary animals like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, all while fulfilling Next Generation Science Standards!
Curriculum-Aligned, Multi-Disciplinary Activities With a Coastal Theme
Ages: 4-8
“Create-your-own comic,” skit script, word search, writing prompts, and more based on the humorous book, WHERE DOES A PIRATE GO POTTY?
Curriculum-Aligned, Multi-Disciplinary Activities With a Western United States Theme
Ages: 4-8
“Create-your-own comic,” script for skit, word search, writing prompts and more based on the humorous book, WHERE DOES A COWGIRL GO POTTY?
DADDY’S LITTLE STAR and FRIENDS Activities
Ages: 2-7
Storytime tips, coloring and cutting out activities featuring Little Fox and other characters from picture books written by Janet Bingham.
Ages: 7-12
Set in 1933 Appalachia, DAHLIA IN BLOOM is a middle grade historical fiction novel for readers ages 7-12.
Daisy’s Perfect Word Activity Guide
Ages: 4-10
Explore language with fun at-home activities including helping your child make lists of favorite words and give the gift of a favorite word.
Ages: 4-10
Fun, creative, informative activity pages based on Deborah Zemke’s picture, chapter, and doodle books and her Critter Crackups for Ranger Rick magazine.
Ages: 4-8
Design your own pirate flag with Haggis and Tank!
Ages: 6-12
Creative Writing Workshop: discuss what makes a good story, and download the worksheet to design your own.
Ding the Dog Daily Writing Prompt
Grades: K-5
Our pets help us connect and Ding the Dog wants to help! Write (or draw) your response to the daily writing prompt. Please feel free to share your creations via author website or social media.
Ages: 2-5
DINNER AT THE PANDA PALACE is a rollicking, rhyming counting and sorting book with a theme of kindness and welcome. March 21st is Mr. Panda’s 29th birthday. Come listen. Come celebrate! Learning pages are available on the author’s website.
DINOSAUR DEVOTIONS: 75 Dino Discoveries, Bible Truths, Fun Facts, and More!
Ages: 6-12
DINOSAUR DEVOTIONS will encourage your children spiritually and help them uncover fascinating facts about dinosaurs. The book offers “Did you know?” and Jurassic journaling sections, as well as Digging Deeper questions. The worksheet builds on the book.
Discussion Guide & Activity Kit for LEXI MAGILL AND THE TELEPORTATION TOURNAMENT
Ages: 8-13
Discussion guide and activity kit for Kim Long’s LEXI MAGILL AND THE TELEPORTATION TOURNAMENT.
Division Decoders PDF Activity Book
Grades: 3-5
Thirty puzzles and fascinating animal questions answered by solving division fact problems. Puzzles also help with map-reading skills and following directions. The book will be offered for free during March and April.
Ages: 3-11
Build your own jetpack that’s perfect for pretend play, simply using materials commonly found around your home.
DO SUPERHEROES HAVE TEDDY BEARS? Capes for Plushies
Ages: 3-7
Easy instructions for making superhero capes for plush animals using fabric scraps.
Ages: 4-12
Enjoy these free, developmentally appropriate, literacy activities created to accompany our books (or any book!) for young readers.
Double Happiness Origami Box and Poetry Kit
Ages: 6-9
Using this activity, readers can follow prompts to collect words for a poem about place and an origami box to house their poem.
Ages: 4-10
Crafts and activities, including drawing instruction, paper models, puppet crafts and more.
Downloadable FROM HERE TO THERE Post Card Activity
Ages: 4-8
Write and send a postcard to your loved one!
Downloadable Puzzles, Coloring Sheets, and Activity Books
Grades: K-3
Free, educational activities for pre-school and prep aged children. Downloadable recipes, puzzles, coloring sheets, and activity books.
Easy Boredom Busters During the Pandemic
Ages: 5-9
Boredom busters for kids at home.
Easy DIY Kids Crafts and Recipes
Grades: PreK-5
Photos and instructions for kids’ crafts and kid-friendly recipes for PreK-5.
Ages: 6-11
Using the universal tie-in of food, kids can discover math, science, and history tidbits without leaving their kitchen!
Elise Parsley’s Free Coloring Pages
Ages: 2-8
Enjoy a variety of coloring and activity pages based on the books from bestselling author-illustrator Elise Parsley!
ELLA AND PENGUIN Crafts & Activities
Ages: 4-8
Make a Penguin mask, and have fun with ELLA AND PENGUIN coloring and connect-the-dot pages!
EMERGENCY KITTENS! Coloring Pages
Ages: 3-10
Are you in a tough spot? Has life got you down? You need EMERGENCY KITTENS! Enjoy coloring Mimi, Twee-Twee, and Adorbs as they leap into action! There’s nothing like a superhero kitten!
Ages: 1-6
Free PDF activity about encouraging new readers with a reading companion, nursery rhymes, and by acting out stories. Based on THE SUMMER NICK TAUGHT HIS CATS TO READ.
Everything’s Better When You Work Together!
Grades: PreK-5
Based on WHEN PENCIL MET ERASER, one of 2019’s best picture books named by Parents Magazine, this activity kit focuses on friendship and inspires creativity.
Ages: 5-8
Explore the Northeast Coast with free printable handouts and craft ideas from Joanne Roach Evans’s kids’ page on her website. Learn about seashells and more via her YouTube videos.
Ages: 4-8
Easy, fun, and spiritual activities based on verses from the book, MAMA, I WANT TO SEE GOD.
Family, Friendship & Freedom: Discussion & Activity Guides and Printables for Kids
Ages: 5-11
Discussion and activity guides for educators and parents and printables for kids that explore themes of family, freedom, and friendship.
Ages: 2-8+
This is a set of fifty+ family games and activities for two or more players, tested by Brenna’s young family many years ago.
FIONA FINDS LOVE Coloring Page
Ages: 5-9
A coloring page from FIONA FINDS LOVE, a picture book featuring a touching cat rescue perfect for ages 5+.
Ages: 4-8
A package of activities and games for the wordless picture book, FOSSIL, by Bill Thomson.
Free Activities, Crafts, Readers’ Theater, & More
Grades: PreK-3
Oodles of downloadable fun to use with NOT NORMAN, VAMPIRE BABY, DANCE, Y’ALL, DANCE, ONE DAY I WENT RAMBLING & read-alouds of these books, too!
Grades: K-2
A variety of craft activities related to my books.
Free Downloadable Activities for Pre-School and Prep
Ages: 0-6
Free downloadable content for pre-school and prep aged children, including activities and coloring in.
Free Downloadable Coloring Pages
Ages: 4-10
Coloring Pages based on the Spend Then children’s financial series, which educates children on financial literacy and their self and wealth.
Free Downloads of Games/Puzzles
Ages: 3-7
Melissa Iwai has a collection of free downloadable activity sheets based on the various books they have illustrated over the years. These include different puzzles (word searchers, mazes), games, and crafts.
FREE Kids Stuff and Teacher Notes
Ages: 4-11
FREE Kids Stuff: emotional & mental well-being, bully prevention, environment, empowerment, space, grandparents, reef, rainforest, bees.
FREE National Park Book Series Activities
Ages: 8-12
Free printable National Park Book Series Activities: Book Character Coloring page and a Growing selection of Cipher Code Brain Teasers.
Frog’s Life Cycle Coloring Sheet
Ages: 5-8
Coloring sheet and learning material.
Fun Animal Idioms and Storytime Activities!
Grades: PreK-5
Are you sly as a fox? Happy as a clam? Introduce animal idioms with fun craft activities and interactive storytime!
Fun, Free Writing and Drawing Activities
Grades: PreK-5
Here are some fun drawing and story-telling activities for parents, teachers, and librarians to share with kids.
Fun Printable Worksheets and Crafts
Ages: 4-9
Fun, printable, art and writing activities that complement Hannah E. Harrison’s picture books!
Ages: 7-11
Tamsin is offering daily writing activities including wacky story prompts, designing revolting sandwiches and discovering your spirit animal.
Garden Party and Meet the Quackers
Ages: 3-8
Please visit Tania’s website for free coloring page downloads featuring characters from her picture books. Let’s have some coloring FUN!
Get Up and Move! with Learning Materials
Ages: 3-9
Fun, free, educational activities; Get Up and Move! dance-along videos. New materials and movement videos posted frequently.
GOD’S PROTECTION Activity Packet
Grades: PreK-5
This activity packet for the picture book GOD’S PROTECTION COVERS ME by Amy Houts includes a game, coloring pages, and more.
GOODNIGHT BUBBALA A Joyful Parody
Ages: 3-8
After reading about the rabbit family in GOODNIGHT BUBBALA, kids can print out and write, draw and make their own Me & My Family journals.
Guardian Angel Publishing Inspired Activities
Ages: 4-10
This is a free activity book compiled of coloring pages, puzzles, and reading activities.
HANNAH AND SUGAR Coloring Sheets
Ages: 2-8
Free PDFs of printable drawing and coloring sheets from Kate Berube’s book HANNAH AND SUGAR.
Ages: 4-7
Downloadable coloring pages, extra content relating to backmatter (character resumes), and videos.
Ages: 4+
Weekly activities based on the Billie B Brown books for children 4+.
Grades: PreK-2
Activity pages and creative activities (without printing!) to do with children.
Homophone Hunt Printable Activity
Ages: 5-8
Go on a homophone hunt with Haggis and Tank with this printable activity page.
HONEY, THE DOG WHO SAVED ABE LINCOLN Activity Kit
Ages: 4+
Help Honey find his way home, make cornbread like young Abe would have eaten, and even build your own log cabin (with pretzels) to bring HONEY to life.
Ages: 3-6
Coloring in, join the dots, and find the acorn!
How the Squid Got Two Long Arms
Grades: PreK-5
Squid-related art activities.
Ages: 5-10
Learn how to make a super cute pet pig rock with items you probably have at home!
Ages: 3-8
Millions learn & play with Howard B. Wigglebottom Educational: write your own book, color by computer, Match Game Finding. Explore more here.
Howard Binkow
Ages: 4-7
Children mimic the migration journey of a baby humpback whale.
I LOVE YOU BIGGER THAN THE SKY
Ages: 3-6
Perfect for little ones, these activities reinforce the warm sentiments of this special board book by bestselling author Michelle Medlock Adams.
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE Remote Learning Activities
Ages: 5-7
Perfect for remote learning, this activity guide ties to the children’s picture book I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE by Libby Martinez and Pat Mora.
I WILL BE FIERCE Storytime Kit
Grades: PreK-5
This kit has discussion questions about I WILL BE FIERCE and activities, including a goal-setting exercise and a self-portrait project.
IF I WERE A PARK RANGER National Park-themed Free Online Activity Packet
Ages: 4-10
For national park fans and future park rangers: Download these free, fun and challenging national park-themed activities! These activities complement the book IF I WERE A PARK RANGER (Albert Whitman & Co) by Catherine Stier and illustrated by Patrick Corrigan.
IF YOU WANT TO FALL ASLEEP Coloring Page
Ages: 5-7
Color Little Mouse from IF YOU WANT TO FALL ASLEEP.
IF YOUR MONSTER WON’T GO TO BED Curriculum Guide
Ages: 3-8
Fun, educational and engaging activities to accompany the picture book IF YOUR MONSTER WON’T GO TO BED. Counting, sequencing, mixing, matching and more!
IIStayHome – Fun Activities with Chloe&Claus
Ages: 3-7
Educational activity sheets to animate creativity, introduced by Chloe & Claus, two children/characters also kept at home during these days.
In the Middle of the Night Activity Sheets
Ages: 4-8
Hide-n-Seek Maze, Word Search, Color Me!, Fill Your Pocket, Write a Night Poem, Bookmarks.
Ages: 5-8
Includes a crossword puzzle, insect observation, and writing prompts for the nonfiction insect book THE WORLD NEVER SLEEPS (but also stands alone).
Inspiring Creativity and Coloring Pages
Ages: 3-8
Linked art and writing prompts. New ones will be added. Kids Need Mentors first graders enjoyed them. Plus coloring pages.
Grades: PreK-3
Have fun helping Asteroid Goldberg (and your family) prepare for an intergalactic Passover! Blasting off every weekday -10am Pacific Time.
IT’S A FIELD TRIP, BUSY BUS! Coloring Sheet
Ages: 3-10
In this second book in the Busy Bus series, Busy Bus and Ben the bus driver are taking the kids on a field trip. They’re going to meet big, shiny, red fire Engine 4! Have fun coloring this page from the book!
IT’S EASTER, CHLOE ZOE! Activity Kit
Ages: 3-8
Download an Easter-themed ChloeZoe Activity Kit by scrolling down to the Activities & Resources header and clicking the link. Enjoy!
IT’S YOUR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, BUSY BUS! Activity Guide
Ages: 3-8
Do you have someone starting school? Prepare them with these fun activities. The “Parts of a Bus” folder games focuses on decoding words. “Story Sequencing” helps kids retell Busy Bus’s story. And the “Busy Bus Adjective Poem” uses words from the story for kids’ own poetry. Common Core-aligned.
JAGGER JONES themed Escape Room Activity
Ages: 9-13
Follow directions to lead kids through an ancient Egypt themed escape room style activity with puzzles, clues, and mystery.
Ages: 3-10
Free downloadable activities including coloring pages based on the horse illustrations from the book J is for Justify.
Ages: 5-10
Challenge your children and students to ramp up their reading and writing with a range of accessible, engaging literacy activities.
JUST RIGHT Astronomy & STEM Activities
Ages: 9-11
Six PDF activities about exoplanets and our just-right planet (Earth) based on JUST RIGHT: SEARCHING FOR THE GOLDILOCKS PLANET (book not needed to enjoy these activities).
Ages: 8-12
This KAZU JONES activity packet includes drawing activities, a completion exercise and a cipher kids can use to write their own secret messages.
Ages: 6-8
A collection of fun activities based on the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo book series.
Khula the Elephant’s African Wildlife Activities
Ages: 4-10
Discover fun facts about wildlife and animal conservation with our activity pages. Learn Zulu words as you journey along with Khula the elephant.
Kidfunideas Crafts and Projects for Kids
Ages: 2-8
Join Eileen Mayo on Kidfunideas YouTube channel and on the Kidfunideas website here for FREE crafts, games, activities, jokes, and recipes for kids.
Ages: 5-8
Coloring sheet for anyone that loves wildlife and coloring.
Grades: PreK-5
Recipe for baking a Kitty Litter Cake as an at-home activity in conjunction with reading Won Ton – A Cat Tale Told in Haiku.
Grades: 3-8
Free activity guide to learn about the American buffalo. Not necessary to read the author’s book to enjoy!
Learning Fun with KATIE COMMA!
Ages: 5-9
FREE, downloadable, and fun activity sheets to accompany the picture book KATIE COMMA, by B.B Swann and illustrator Maja Andersen.
Ages: 2-7
Let’s Build activity guide.
Ages: 3-7
Author video on making antler headbands, inspired by WADE’S WIGGLY ANTLERS.
LitLinks: Highlighting Natural Connections Between STEM and Language Arts
Ages: 5-12
Educators, authors, and scientists share discrete lesson plans that highlight the natural connection between children’s literature, STEM, and language arts.
LOLA AND GRANDPA Picture Book Activities
Ages: 5-10
Fun art activity sheets including Daisy maze, Join-the-dots, color-in, how-to-draw Patch the dog, Spot the Creature in Grandpa’s garden.
LOON CHASE Teaching Activities
Ages: 5-10
29 pages of ELA, Science, Math, Geography & Citizenship activities about loons, bird life cycles, and the impacts of human recreation on wildlife.
Ages: 3-8
Color a page from LOP-EARED LILY, the little dog whose ears don’t mind the rules.
Grades: PreK-8
The LOST. FOUND. teacher’s guide includes games, projects, and activities on writing, language arts, math, science, and social studies.
Grades: PreK-2
Printable template to make a heart-shaped picture frame you can decorate for Mom.
LUCIA THE LUCHADORA Activity Booklet
Grades: PreK-5
Coloring pages, mask design, bilingual learning to accompany LUCIA THE LUCHADORA readers.
Ages: 4-10
Make your own Cup Noodle, have a Ramen Relay Race, and check out STEM & community service ideas!
Ages: 3-8
Birds are always hungry! Craft project instructions on how to make a cookie-cutter bird feeder.
Make a Book From One Sheet of Paper
Ages: 5-10
With one piece of paper and one snip of your scissors, you can make a homemade book, journal, sketchbook, or comic!
Ages: 5-10
Make a frog pop-up card.
Ages: 5-10
Make an origami owl.
“Making Of” Picture Book Videos
Ages: 5-10
Creative process videos that show how several picture books by Lita Judge were made.
Grades: PreK-2
Illustrated, downloadable activity kit perfect for families with a baby on the way.
Ages: 4-8
Printable worksheets about marine mammals. Includes several drawing activities, a word scramble, and a word search!
Mary Had a Little Lab Activity Kit
Ages: 2-7
Mary Had a Little Lab activity kit.
MAY I COME IN? Reader’s Theatre, Coloring Sheet, Rhyming Sheet, Fill-in-Blank
Grades: PreK-2
Four different activities for MAY I COME IN? – Reader’s Theatre, Coloring Sheet, Rhyming, and Fill-in-the Blank.
Maximillian Villainous Crafts and Activities
Ages: 4-8
Letter writing activities, crafts, and coloring pages.
Mindfulness for Kids and Exploring World Cultures
Ages: 4-8
Guiding mindfulness exercises for kids, from Whitney Stewart’s different books and cards. Whitney Stewart will also provide lessons in food culture and cooking on their Instagram LIVE.
MINE! Coloring & Activity Sheets
Ages: 3-8
Download coloring pages and activity sheets (connect-the-dot, word find, maze, and drawing prompt) adapted from the picture book MINE!
Ages: 5-12
Moose Mischief author and illustrator Danielle Gillespie-Hallinan hosts a YouTube kids’ channel (here) with more than 50 videos, featuring art, science and craft projects. Many of these videos also have an educational component. Kids can learn about beavers, bears, foxes, dragonflies, bees, butterflies, and more. In her latest video, she and the moose show children how to make handprint flowers to thank workers providing essential services during COVID-19. She is asking kids to display their flowers at home in the window and post photos of them to Instagram with the hashtag #thankworkers.
Grades: K-5
Scott Soeder put together an Activity Sheet eBook that can be downloaded and printed.
MORNING, SUNSHINE! Fun Resources
Ages: 4-9
Fun sheet guides to making snails and spiders from paper bag handles and a nature notebook for you to record your nature walk findings – all available as downloadable pdfs plus how to video, step by step guide to make a paper bag snail and spider – all inspired by the picture book MORNING, SUNSHINE!
MRS. CLAUS TAKES THE REINS Activity
Ages: 2-7
Activity for MRS. CLAUS TAKES THE REINS.
Multi-Subject Activity Kits & Book Fun
Grades: PreK-3
Three activity kits (language arts, math, science, puzzles), book trailers, songs, games, display own art. Can be completed without reading the author’s books. Go here to have children’s book-related art projects displayed.
Ages: 5-11
Video made for Penny Candy Books about how to make a conductor’s baton and conduct.
Musical Storytime With Miss Joni
Ages: 1-8
Author/songwriter Joni Klein-Higger shares Judaic family-oriented videos filled with original and traditional songs, books and fun activities for families to do at home.
My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish Activity Pack
Ages: 6-10
Various downloadable games, puzzles, crafts, and activities themed around the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series by Mo O’Hara.
MY BLUE IS HAPPY Printable Activity Pages
Ages: 5-8
Cross-curricular activities that go with picture book MY BLUE IS HAPPY (and many also stand alone).
MY BUSY GREEN GARDEN Activities
Ages: 3-6
Spring is the time for a busy green garden! Find two links to educational resources for this rollicking garden story.
My Fangtastically Evil Vampire Pet Activity Kit
Ages: 7-11
Various puzzles, games, crafts, and activities around the theme of the My Fangtastically Evil Vampire Pet series by Mo O’Hara.
Ages: 6-12
Diane Lang’s website has lots and lots of downloadable activities about animals and all of nature. This site also has nature poems, quotes, and book recommendations.
Ages: 4-10
Some activities to study the natural world around you. Spend time with the child or grandchild in your life.
Nature: Earth Day Activity Pages
Ages: 5-9
For nature-loving kids: Download activity sheets to complement the non-fiction picture book NATURE’S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY.
Ages: 2-12
Nomster Chef is a website that helps kids 2-12 learn to cook with their grown-ups.
Ages: 3-10
How to throw an Octicorn Party! Everything you will need to know to have an Octicorn party for whoever happens to be at your house! Includes tips on baking Octicorn cupcakes, making Octicorn party hats, a downloadable coloring poster and other activity ideas. (Because every day is a good day for an Octicorn Party!)
Ohana Means Family Activity Sheet
Ages: 2-6
Fun art, writing, cooking, and gardening activities, and more!
Ages: 1-5
Each post offers one idea for your baby, one for your toddler, for your preschooler & something for parents too.
Packing Light — Take a Trip with Haggis and Tank!
Ages: 4-8
Pack your suitcase and take a trip with Haggis and Tank!
Ages: 4-8
Have fun creating paper dolls! Dress Arabella and Avery from the picture book ARABELLA AND THE MAGIC PENCIL.
Parent and Teacher Resource Pages
Ages: 3-11
Parent and educator resource with links to activities, coloring pages and lesson plans for multiple books for elementary and PreK.
Ages: 5-8
Find engaging activities, read-alouds, scripts, teacher guides, and craft activities to go with 4 of Pat Miller’s most popular books.
Pet This Book Printable Activities and Coloring Pages
Ages: 2-8
Invent a pet, make a rhyme, draw things animals need, and color!
Ages: 3-7
Author-illustrator, Jennifer Hansen Rolli, has created reader/writer activity sheets to coordinate with books JUST ONE MORE and CLAUDIA & MOTH.
Pippa Pigeon Puppet Making Activity
Ages: 5+
Take off with Dimity Powell in a step-by-step guide to making your own flying bird puppet. #Comeflywithme and Pippa!
Play This Book Printable Activities and Coloring Pages
Ages: 2-8
Make your own instrument, match instruments to their sounds, make a rhyme, and color!
Poppy’s Best Teacher Guides and Activity Pak
Ages: 4-11
Teacher/Parent Guides and Activity Pak for POPPY’S BEST PAPER & POPPY’S BEST BABIES.
Printable Rabbit Bookmarks and Puppets
Ages: 3-11
Printable RABBIT HEAD PUPPETS to color & cut! BOOKMARKS that kind of look like pez! What’s not to love? Assemble your printed puppets using objects from home: pencils? straws? A stick from outside? Get creative and color some bunnies for Springtime fun.
PRUDENCE THE PART-TIME COW Discussion/Activity Guide and Coloring Sheet
Ages: 5-10
Prudence is a STEM-loving cow! She’s a scientist, architect, and engineer. This activity guide walks readers through the engineering process. It also contains pre-reading activities and a crossword puzzle. Aligned to Common Core and Next Gen Science Standards.
Puffy the Train: Learning Colors Coloring Sheets
Ages: 3-5
4 coloring worksheets of happy trains with color words to practice reading color words.
Ages: 4-7
Coloring pages and a puppet theatre project.
Qualities I Like in Friendship
Ages: 7-11
Worksheet: What qualities do you like in friendship?
Reader’s Theater for THE LITTLE PIANO GIRL
Ages: 8-10
Reader’s Theater for THE LITTLE PIANO GIRL, the story of jazz legend Mary Lou Williams.
Reading and Writing Extension Activities
Ages: 8-12
Engaging reading and writing extension activities which can be used with the DEL TORO MOON series or other favorite books.
Darby Karchut, author of DEL TORO MOON
Reading Comprehension for Grade 4-6
Grades: 4-6
Short readings from the book, ANIMAL CURIOSITIES, with follow-up comprehension activities and answer key. It includes Dolphin and Porpoise, Meerkat, Capybara, and African Elephant and Asian Elephant.
READY, SET, BUILD! Activity Kit
Ages: 3-8
Add to the READY, SET, BUILD! fun with STEAM Activities including a Builders Toolkit, Build-a-blueprint, Make-and-Measure Bookmark, and Coloring Sheets.
READY, SET, SAIL! Activity Kit
Ages: 3-8
Coloring sheets, Memory-Matching Game, Songs, Rhyming Activities… all designed to accompany the fun adventure found in READY, SET, SAIL!
RIBBIT RABBIT ROBOT Activities
Ages: 4-10
Fun quiz and activities to download to accompany the brand new, hilarious picture book RIBBIT RABBIT ROBOT.
Rita Goldner Free Stuff for Kids
Grades: K-4
This “free stuff” page includes coloring pages, puzzles and a card game about the water cycle that you can print on card stock paper and cut out the playing cards.
Ages: 4-8
Free Download: Make your own creative jet stream for JOSE’S ROCKET SHOES and then color the picture.
Rosie the Dragon and Charlie Courage Cards and Activity Sheet
Ages: 3-9
Lauren Kerstein has downloadable “courage cards” and activity sheets on their website so children can be courageous like Rosie.
Russian Nesting Dolls – Free Printable Activity
Ages: 5-8
Based on her recently published poem, this author/illustrator brings you a fun craft that will have your kids counting in Russian.
Science Activities to Do With Your Dog or Cat
Ages: 7-14
Take advantage of being home with your pets by trying out some fun activities–your lab partner may be at school, but you can still do science with your dog or cat!
ScrapKins Builder Club with Author-illustrator Brian Yanish
Ages: 5-12
Author-illustrator Brian Yanish shares tips and tricks for simple and easy DIY art projects made from household recyclables from his ScrapKins book series.
Ages: 4-7
Children play a sea star locomotion game.
Ages: 2-8
Free jpeg of printable drawing and coloring sheet from Blair Thornburgh and Kate Berube’s book SECOND BANANA.
Ages: 5-10
Get into “shape!” Make your own concrete poetry.
SOAKED! Printable Activity Sheets
Ages: 4+
Ten free printable activity sheets featuring the soggy characters from Abi Cushman’s upcoming picture book, SOAKED! (Viking, July 14, 2020).
SOAKED! Toilet Roll Bear Craft
Ages: 3+
Use a toilet roll tube to make your very own soggy bear from Abi Cushman’s SOAKED! (Viking, 2020). Templates included.
Ages: 4-8
Word search, coloring page, and one page of educator resource questions.
Social Studies, STEM, & Science Activities for THE BOY WHO GREW A FOREST
Grades: K-4
Explore social studies, science, ecology, and art. This adaptable guide is designed for students in K-4th grade.
Ages: 0-12
Each week Gabrielle Wang will post a new illustration to SPARK young illustrators and writers. Young creators can then share their work to the SPARK website.
Ages: 9-12
Author Lian Tanner offers a series of free, downloadable story prompts and activities to spark the imagination.
Spice Up Your Stories With Similes!
Ages: 6-10
Ahoy, mateys! Play with language as you brainstorm similes to complete your own treasure map based on GOLDENLOCKS AND THE THREE PIRATES!
Grades: 4-6
Three connected astronomy mini-lessons for kids 8-12, about the number of stars in the sky and the vastness of the universe. Each lesson has a short reading and a STEAM activity. Ages 8-12.
Ages: 3-9
Short Instagram posts with an at-home activity and some basic facts to go with it.
STEM/Astronomy Activities for JUST RIGHT: SEARCHING FOR THE GOLDILOCKS PLANET
Ages: 5-9
Learn about exoplanets and astronomy with five fun activities that explore what makes a planet habitable. Design your own extraterrestrial!
STEM + Literacy Activities: Hands-On Projects that Integrate STEM with Language Arts
Ages: 8-12
Paired reading and STEM activities and experiments that activate students’ knowledge of the world and keep them in tip-top academic shape.
Grades: 2-6
STEM books ENGAGE. EXCITE. INSPIRE! Join us for weekly posts from STEM authors containing interesting resources, activities, and literacy connections.
STICKY PINES: THE BIGWOOF CONSPIRACY Activity Pack
Ages: 8-12
STICKY PINES activity pack containing puzzles, art, and games!
Ages: 5-8
Some guided activities inspired by the picture book HUNTER’S BEST FRIEND AT SCHOOL.
Story Time Kit for EMILY’S IDEA
Ages: 4-8
Join the paper doll movement from EMILY’S IDEA to spread a message of love. Includes a template to make your own paper dolls.
Student Artists Wanted for SNOWCAP MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Picture Book!
Grades: PreK-5
Author seeks preschool and elementary school student artists to illustrate a new picture book, SNOWCAP MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES: OPENING DAY!
Take the Plastic Patroller Pledge!
Ages: 8-12
An activity sheet and checklist that inspires kids to avoid plastic and live an earth-friendlier existence.
Tanka Poetry: Bringing Scientific Observations to Life
Ages: 6-10
Based on the book THE VAST WONDER OF THE WORLD, learn to write Tanka poetry with scientific and nature observations.
Ages: 5-7
A worksheet for telling time. Help Makoto plan the steps he needs to take to prepare for his karate test.
Ages: 5-7
Create your own Prunella paper doll.
THE ADVENTURES OF BUBBA JONES Free Activities
Ages: 8-12
National Park book Cipher Brain Teasers and a character coloring page
The Big Activity Kit of BODY SCIENCE
Ages: 4-8
These free important activities that comply with the K-5 HEALTH curriculum, introduce young children to body science and teach them the scientific words for body parts. Remember: Knowledge is protection!
Ages: 3-7
Read THE BODY BOOK in full on Roz MacLean’s website, then scroll down to access downloadable coloring sheets, an art activity, and music video.
The Chair Where Bear Sits Online Coloring Book
Ages: 2-6
Young children may practice mousing skills and color matching/exploration with this online coloring book.
THE CHUPACABRA ATE THE CANDELABRA
Ages: 5-8
Coloring sheets in English and Spanish for the picture book THE CHUPACABRA ATE THE CANDELABRA.
Ages: 7-9
THE FOREVER KID contains contextual notes and activity sheets to assist teachers working with children on the topic of bereavement.
THE GREEN UMBRELLA (Activity Sheets/ Teaching Guide)
Ages: 3+
Printable activities including coloring sheets and maze, along with teaching ideas for all ages.
THE GRUMPY PIRATE Activity Book
Grades: PreK-2
A fun pirate activity book based on THE GRUMPY PIRATE by Corinne Demas and Artemis Roehrig, created by the illustrator Ashlyn Anstee.
Ages: 4-12
Fabulous Activity kit from the bestselling book, THE INVISIBLE STRING! We are all connected by Invisible Strings made of love!
The Last Great Adventure of the PB&J Society
Ages: 8-13
Discussion and activity guide, bonus chapter, downloadable PB&J society rules, and link to unused cover design ideas.
THE MOON INSIDE Crafts and Activities
Ages: 3-8
Learn how to make shadow puppets, lantern art, and moon dough with this craft and activity guide for THE MOON INSIDE.
THE NIAN MONSTER Activity and Storytime Event Kit
Ages: 4-8
Create a giant Nian Monster Mask for an interactive storytime! Then color and make a Nian Monster Origami Bookmark craft!
THE PUMPKIN RUNNER Multiple Activities
Ages: 6-11
Multiple activities for THE PUMPKIN RUNNER provide an opportunity to discuss honorable actions, geography of Australia, marathon races, and more.
Ages: 5-11
A board game for 2-6 players! An amulet has been stolen. Race through the palace – and find it!
Ages: 4-10
Companion to THE SANDCASTLE THAT LOLA BUILT. Draw/paint/create YOUR sandcastle, then use the fill-in-the-blank story starter to tell a story about it.
The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee
Ages: 7-12
Fun activities and websites focused on spelling inspired by Deborah Abela’s novel, THE STUPENDOUSLY SPECTACULAR SPELLING BEE.
THERE’S A MOUSE ON MY HEAD! Coloring and Game Sheets
Ages: 3-8
A musical video, coloring sheets, and game sheets for the picture book, THERE’S A MOUSE ON MY HEAD!
THREE LITTLE BEAVERS Teaching Activities
Ages: 4-8
35 pages ELA, Science, and Math activities about beavers, aligned to standards.
Ages: 3-6
Math, reading, social skills, and writing printables for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers after reading TRUCKER AND TRAIN.
True Colors of Family – Coloring Pages of LGBT Families
Ages: 3-6
This packet includes coloring pages from the new coloring book, “The True Colors of Family.” The pages include families with two moms or two dads, and highlight family diversity.
Vegetable Gardening for Children
Ages: 5-10
The author of ROOTS, SHOOTS AND MUDDY BOOTS will be giving free content on practical vegetable gardening and all related themes like recycling, seasons, insects. This includes art exercises and nature activities. These activities are practical and easy to do with additional information on themes.
Volcano Dreams Geyser Activity
Ages: 4-8
We use a simple chemical reaction to simulate the boiling water becoming steam under pressure.
WAITING FOR THE NIGHT Teacher Resources
Ages: 5-10
Australian nocturnal animal activities in WAITING FOR THE NIGHT: make a flying fox; find-a-word; platypus bookmark; door hanger; shadow puppets.
Wallace and Grace Coloring Page
Ages: 3-8
A free, downloadable coloring page from WALLACE AND GRACE AND THE LOST PUPPY by Heather Alexander, illustrated by Laura Zarrin. (Bloomsbury)
Ages: 4-8
Free printable weather resources, craft activities, and word searches related to MIRA FORECASTS THE FUTURE.
WhaleTimes Journey into Midnight (Deep-Sea Research)
Grades: K-8
Join deep-sea explorers, learn about the research, discoveries, and how they got a giant squid to take a selfie!
What Did You Say? Creating Dialogue Printable Activity
Ages: 5-8
Create dialogue with Haggis and Tank with this printable activity page.
What Does a Princess Really Look Like?
Ages: 5-7
This free lesson plan includes reading response worksheets that correlate with the story and a STEAM center (STEM challenge). Common Core Standards: RL.4.10, RL.4.7, RL.4.3, RL.4.2, RL.4.1, RL.3.10, RL.3.7, RL.3.3, RL.3.2, RL.3.
Ages: 3-6
Patriotic fun and learning centered around this award-winning board book about America by bestselling author Michelle Medlock Adams.
What Punctuation Mark Are You? Quiz
Ages: 4-8
Inspired by the author’s books about punctuation, this resource offers students a fun quiz to find out which mark matches their personality.
Website Page for Parents and Teachers
Ages: 5-12
Website page contains a variety of activities for a range of books.
Ages: 3-10
Luisa and friends had a great idea to keep busy while spending time inside. Free coloring page to download and print.
WHOLE-Y COW! FRACTIONS ARE FUN Coloring Sheet & Board Game
Grades: 1-3
Coloring sheet and board game to accompany book, WHOLE-Y COW! FRACTIONS ARE FUN.
Ages: 3-7
Kids will discover some little known facts about their favorite zoo animals. A coloring page, a maze, match-up, plus more!
Ages: 8-12
Puzzles, ciphers, and more from the WINTERHOUSE series!
Won Ton and Chopstick Activity Kit
Ages: 5-8
Features: “Haiku by You;” Cats vs. Dogs wristbands; How to fold origami cats & pups; Make a Mini Haiku Book.
Ages: 8-12
Word Find and Matching Activities (answers provided on website).
Grades: PreK-6
Author Lydia Lukidis offers worksheets for children, starting from K all the way up to grade 6. Some games, stories, and puzzles!
Grades: 3-6
Writing lessons on various topics such as freewriting, dialogue, plot, and how to “Show, Not Tell.”
Essie Rose Ginsberg’s Writing Tips
Ages: 8-12
Essie Rose Ginsberg’s Ten Tips for Writing (plus one for good measure) from the book ESSIE ROSE’S REVELATION SUMMER.
YOU BE MOMMY Picture Book Activity Kit
Ages: 2-6
Karla Clark and Feiwel and Friends—an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group—offer a YOU BE MOMMY storytime activity kit for children.
Ages: 4-8
Kit includes out-of-this-world games, writing activity, and drawing activity.
Ages: 5+
A new, fun, creative, home-based daily challenge (physical, mental, artistic, etc.) with Marc Tyler Nobleman. Activities vary by day.
Ages: 5-12
Kids provide the ingredients and 4 authors take turns writing up the next episode.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ages: 9-12
Immerse your students in the 1970s while reading ONE TRUE WAY.
Activities for Teaching World History
Ages: 11-14
Explore world history through hands-on activities.
Activities Related to the Middle Grade Novel AVENGING THE OWL
Ages: 10-14
28 pages of fun, free science and creative writing activities from Melissa Hart, author of the award-winning middle-grade novel, AVENGING THE OWL.
Activity Sheets for THE MISSING BARBEGAZI
Ages: 7-12
Fun, downloadable worksheets with word search, writing, drawing, and craft activities linked to THE MISSING BARBEGAZI.
Activity Sheets from Alternate Earths
Ages: 8-13
Escape to alternate Earths with this wide range of activity sheets S.G. Wilson has culled from the multiverse. More sheets coming soon, plus a slide show on World Tweaking (the easy and fun alternative to World Building).
Australian Contemporary Fiction
Ages: 7-13
Activity ideas, curriculum-linked teaching notes, and interaction from an Aussie author of fiction and non-fiction (science and Japanese mythology).
Choose a Career Adventure Classroom Activity Guide
Ages: 8+
Classroom activity guide available for free download, stand-alone project or work in tandem with the Choose a Career Adventure series of books.
CLIFTON CHASE AND THE ARROW OF LIGHT Free Printables
Grades: K-8
Coloring sheets, word searches, and puzzles.
Grades: 6-8
Games, activities and stories, all b/w, colour in, share and have fun.
Ages: 3-12
Two printable coloring pages.
Cooking Up Stories While Going Viral
Ages: 8-13
Wednesday Writing (Poetry for April) Prompts on Padma Venkatraman’s YouTube Channel and her Website here.
DICTIONARY FOR A BETTER WORLD Discussion Guide
Ages: 10-18
A discussion guide for educators and students dealing the with topic raised in the book DICTIONARY FOR A BETTER WORLD by Irene Latham and Charles Waters. Illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini.
Fun Subject-Specific School Jokes
Ages: 6-12
Fun history, science, math, geography, and grammar jokes to keep middle graders reading and laughing!
Grades: 4-8
Three nonfiction authors share insights from their 50+ books along with downloadable activities.
How To Start a Parent-Child Book Club for the Middle Grade novel, YOU’RE BACON ME CRAZY
Ages: 9-12
A how-to for launching a parent-child book club for YOU’RE BACON ME CRAZY that includes book discussion questions plus links for fun book-related recipes.
Grades: 6-8
Write a poem about THE OCEAN for the Science Rhymes website. Submit your rhyming verse poem here by 7/31/2020.
Ages: 12+
Author Karen Krossing provides tips for young writers, a comprehensive list of where young authors can submit, and grammar tips for fiction writers.
Ages: 10-16
Practice scientific questioning and design experiments to try to figure out the reason for a spooky or unusual experience.
Ages: 8-14
Activities and videos including writing tips available in the Learning Area on the website.
Make a Bear Mask or Frontier Vest
Ages: 9-13
Here are two easy projects to make at home – A bear mask to celebrate Earth day, or a pioneer vest!
Ages: 10-13
Sample activity sheets from across the multiverse, the strangest that alternate Earths have to offer!
Ages: 8-12
Students will be guided in obtaining oral histories from caregivers. They will then create written narratives based upon those histories.
Ages: 9-13
Free downloadable worksheets/word searches to go with Sally Valentine’s Rochester novels.
SATS Style Comprehension Questions
Ages: 9-11
Chapter by chapter comprehension questions to accompany The Relic Hunters series for use when home educating and in class.
Ages: 8-12
Easy at-home hands-on experiments and activities that link STEM and language arts to keep kids in tip-top academic shape.
Ages: 8-13
Delve into the world of story writing with this story structure game divided into sections of Character, Goal, Conflict, Setting, & Beginnings. Players choose from pieces & create their own! Printable game & game pieces.
THE LAST SPELL BREATHER Learning Resources
Ages: 8-12
Looking for reading resources & activities for 8 to 12-year-olds? Oxford University Press has developed these beauties for THE LAST SPELL BREATHER – a magical fantasy adventure.
The Newspaper Club: Make Your Own Class or Family Newspaper
Grades: 3-8
The Newspaper Club guides members through creating a class or family newspaper, with tips on reporting, editing, and design.
Ages: 7-14
Resources and activities to help kids plan a summer business and build an entrepreneurial mindset. Children could use this time to plan a summer business or to turn a hobby into a business.
Ages: 9-12
Reading questions, fun project ideas, short science and vocabulary building activities.
HIGH SCHOOL
Sheltering in Place: Coping with COVID-19
Ages: 12-25
Helps teens with special needs understand COVID-19 and create a life schedule for sheltering at home.
TELL ME A SECRET: Discussion Questions
Ages: 13+
Discussion questions for TELL ME A SECRET by Holly Cupala.
The Blank Page – Resources for Teen Writing Groups
Ages: 11-18
Blog posts about running a writing group for teens, including exercises, links, and advice for young writers.
Ages: 12-18
Lynn Lovegreen has writing prompts for teens, teachers, and parents to access.
Grades: 9+
To dive into Chaucer’s famous CANTERBURY TALES, try taking this personality quiz to find out which modern-teen equivalent you could be, based on the YA retelling by Kim Zarins, SOMETIMES WE TELL THE TRUTH. Read the novel and/or Chaucer to see if you agree!
ADULT
Live Las Musas Intersectionality Webinar and Workshop
Ages: Adult
NoNieqa Ramos, author of THE TRUTH Is and Natasha Diaz, author of COLOR ME IN, will read poetry, do an anti-racism meditation, and conduct a writing workshop. All participants are entered into a drawing for a free Skype visit!
ALL
Ages: 4-99
Celebrating National Poetry Month with a new poem by a different poet every day in April.
Ages: All
People of all ages and from all over the world have taken part in the 52 Letter Challenge.
Ages: 6+
Three activity sheets with a maze, word find, dot-to-dot, secret message with a code, etc., and 1 coloring sheet, (so far)…
Adventures in Writing, Creating, & Coloring!
Ages: All
S.A. Larsen has created Coloring Pages, Word Searches/Puzzles, Video Readings, Writing exercises, and a Game to create story and characters – all printable/downloadable.
STEM word search puzzle for BETTY BUILDS IT. The entire 13-page book guide can be found here.
Ages: 5+
Write a poem about unique you. Then, add some artistic flair!
Ages: All
A weekly blog post from a dog’s point of view. The blog is updated every Friday at 4 pm.
CATS, HOMONYMS & HABITATS Downloadable Activities
Grades: K-8
Downloadable homonym activities, SAVE THE CATS board game, habitats activity, Spy word-play kit for CURIOUS CAT SPY CLUB series, word-games, and a FREE middle-grade novel! The author also offers free Skype sessions.
Cloud Spiders and Mountain Eggs
Ages: All
Play that kids and adults can perform at home, and share via the internet.
Ages: All
Decorate a star, write your wish inside, and hang it in your window. This project is related to A. Kidd’s book, THE HEALING STAR, which is a middle grade-light fantasy for grades 3-6. If enough people hang up the stars in their neighborhood, kids can go on a scavenger hunt looking for them and see other kids’ wishes.
Ages: All
Travel with Jan on YouTube to the Island of Bali to investigate sustainable rice farming in conjunction with her book, CYCLE OF RICE, CYCLE OF LIFE.
Ages: 8+
Daily writing prompts, tweeted every morning from @LoisBrandt1.
Ages: All
Download and print these fun bookmarks created by children’s book illustrator, Stacy Ebert.
Ages: 3-73
Author-Illustrator, Lorraine Dey of Deystudio, LLC is offering a FREE daily coloring page. She is creating a fresh, new page every day for kids of all ages to enjoy!
Fun, Uplifting, Silly and Sweet Poems
Ages: 4+
Karen Jo Shapiro will be sharing fun poems, published and unpublished, and perhaps activities and information.
Ages: All
An archival list of STEAM activities, many of which are inspired by children’s books.
How To Draw A (very realistic) UNICORN
Ages: All
Download the step by step guide of how to draw (a very realistic) unicorn. Enjoy!
I Spy Small Wonders with Rae McDonald
Ages: All
Take a look outside with me and spy nature’s small wonders. Post on Instagram (see highlights).
Illustrate Picture Book REMEMBER ME?
Ages: 4-12
Corinne Demas invites readers to illustrate her unpublished new picture book, REMEMBER ME? , a story that celebrates the ingenuity of kids in these hard times. (Free download.) Send her your favorite illustration to post on her website.
Josh Funk’s Activity Kits & Coloring Pages
Ages: All
Enjoy these fun packs with your family for books like LADY PANCAKE & SIR FRENCH TOAST, LOST IN THE LIBRARY, ALBIE NEWTON, PIRASAURS!, and more!
JUST LIKE RUBE GOLDBERG Reading
Ages: All
Hear Sarah Aronson read JUST LIKE RUBE GOLDBERG. (If you have made a machine, post it here.)
Kid-Friendly Science Blog Updated Regularly
Ages: All
Sue Berk Koch explores — and makes sense of — intriguing science topics. Science can seem like magic, especially when you understand it!
Learning About T-Rex: Did T-Rex Have Feathers?
Ages: 6-18
This Learning About T-Rex video explores in a humorous fashion whether paleontologists believe T-Rex had feathers.
Learning About T-Rex: How Fast Can T-Rex Run
Ages: 6-17
This Learn About T-Rex video gives dinosaur fans, teachers, and students a humorous and scientific view into T-Rex speed facts.
LitPick Lessons: FREE Downloads
Ages: All
Faith-based lessons from the BIBLE ADVENTURE BOOK OF SCAVENGER HUNTS, printable and downloadable for free on newly launched LitPick Lessons.
Lockdown Writing During the Pandemic
Ages: All
Quirky, thoughtful and varied in age group and length, writing and making activities for families and children to do alone or together
Ages: All
Make a cute 3-dimensional character of a house from 1 piece of paper. Optional hats are available for the character.
Make Your Own Set of Paper Matryoshkas
Ages: All
Download the pattern and decorate your own set of paper matryoskas, then curl up and enjoy the video of Picture Book Theatre’s delightful marionette production of The Littlest Matryoshka at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.
Mini-Lesson: Sensory Language in Writing (Sound)
Ages: 8-88
Author Michelle Cusolito shares examples her use of sound in FLYING DEEP and guides viewers to complete several writing exercises. Examples of onomatopoeia from other author’s books help illustrate the idea.
Ages: All
Go on a self-guided nature photo hunt! Upload your photos to Instagram to participate in the challenge. Rules and list are on Sarah’s Instagram page and in their stories. Have fun!
Navigate the Neighborhood (Choose Your Own Adventure on the Streets)
Ages: 8-13
Turn your neighborhood into a wacky Choose-Your-Own Adventure-style tale with these Story Signs.
Ages: All
Author and poet Liz Garton Scanlon introduces young writers to the poetic form of the etheree, shares one of her own, and guides you through writing one filled with gratitudes.
Princess Cassandra’s Great Green LEGO Frog
Ages: All
In THE PRINCESS AND THE FROGS by Veronica Bartles, Princess Cassandra loves frogs. Download instructions for building your own Great Green Hopping Frog out of LEGO!
Ages: All
An informal reading of children’s books, and small studio adventures in art and craft. Judy Watson will link activities to books to read.
Virtual Field Trips, Wanderings, and Activities
Ages: All
A variety of resources to expand horizons with national parks and museums, free operas, aquariums, and other virtual experiences.
Ages: All
Children’s authors are sharing thirty days of poetry prompts on the theme of WATER.
Whimsical & Wacky Coloring Pages For All Ages
Ages: All
A series of fun, positive coloring pages featuring whimsical characters that appeal to children but are challenging enough for everyone!
Ages: 5-18
Got stamps? Then you’ve got an activity for your kids/students at home. #writetoanauthor! We will write back. Author friends, please reply with your fan mail address. Let’s make a #writetoanauthor thread. Authors can join via Twitter by posting their fanmail address with the tag #writetoanauthor, or giving instructions for people to DM or email for an address. Alternately, authors can send me their information at laurashovan@gmail.com. I will share it with educator Lorraine Magee, who is listing participants on her website.
This initiative will be featured on NPR’s morning edition on 3/19/20 or 3/20/20.
Ages: 8-Adult
Write a Mirror Poem: A one-off short, but challenging writing activity with examples.