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3rd grade library skills literature circles
After the Fall *Humpty Dumpty* by Dan Santat 22 Extension Activities NO PREP
We all know in the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty fell off the wall, but what happens AFTER THE FALL? This delightfully funny and inspiring story is relatable to all kids and adults. You will enjoy this as much as your students. Starred Review from School Library Journal: Santat’s precise illustrations and sensitive text combine for more emotional depth than the typical nursery rhyme remix. A terrific redemptive read-aloud for storytime and classroom sharing."Dan Santat is the Caldecott award winni
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Third Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle
Do NOT Bring Your DRAGON to the LIBRARY by Julie Gassman 9 Activities
School and Public Librarians - Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library is such a fun book to share with your students / patrons. Great for a discussion on library rules! From Amazon: Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming picture book will provide some important ― and some not so important ― library etiquette
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K - 3rd
I'm Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton 17 Book Extension Activities
Amazing information filled picture book that is great for the elementary classroom or school library. From School Library Journal:This informational picture book takes an amusing and novel approach. An unseen arachnophobe relates a series of fascinating facts about spiders (their appearance and anatomy, their eating habits, venomous spiders, and more) as she attempts to talk herself out of her fear after she encounters one. An outline of her hand appears repeatedly, as she contemplates squashing
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: First Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle
Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina 22 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Heartwarming multi-generational story of a young girl whose Grandmother (Abuela) comes to live with her family. Abuela does not speak English and the young girl does not speak Spanish. Communication is tough for these two, but they slowly learn how to get by and get to know each other. From School Library Journal:Mia is unsure of what to think when her grandma, Abuela, comes to live with her. She must open up her room to share with Abuela, even though the two don't even share a common language.
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1st - 4th
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Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson by Barton 12 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Inspirational biographical story of inventor, Lonnie Johnson. Lonnie's most popular invention is the super-soaker water gun. From School Library Journal:As a child, Lonnie Johnson was a "tinkerer," or an avid collector of pieces and parts--all things that were considered scrap but that to Johnson were perfectly ripe for new applications. Early projects included rockets, a robot, and a powerful sound system for parties. Johnson's engineering degree took him to NASA, where he worked on the Galileo
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Fourth & Fifth Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle
Book Club Discussion Questions for Any Chapter Book Reading Comprehension
Let's make literature circles and book clubs easier! Download these 25 printable question strips to use with ANY chapter book. Whether you're a librarian or a classroom teacher, these prompts will get your students thinking deeply about the books they are reading--no matter which book you choose!These questions will spark discussions in your book club or literature circles, they will prompt writing in journals, and they will show the level at which your students are comprehending the book they a
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3rd - 5th
African Folktales Read Aloud Activities with A Story A Story Anansi the Spider
Are you looking for the perfect February folktale lesson? This popular folktale from West Africa explains where all of the other Anansi folktales come from. This story retold by author Gail E. Haley makes a great introduction during African American History Month. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOOK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT.This product is also part of several BUNDLES that can be found here:20% savings Fables and Folktales BUNDLE30% savings Book Extension Activities #1 BUNDLE35% savings Book Extens
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K - 3rd
I PICK Good Fit Books Bookmarks Colorful
Use these colorful bookmarks to help students learn how to pick good fit books! The purchase includes two types of bookmarks, both in color and black in white. Large poster versions of each bookmark is also included for you to display in your classroom. Includes:
Colorful I PICK Bookmark
Colorful I PICK Bookmark Poster
Black and White I PICK Bookmark
Black and White I PICK Poster
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K - 12th
Library Lion by Knudsen 18 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when so
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K - 3rd
Inventor Book Activities K-4 - The Boo Boos that Changed the World
*2019-2020* Texas Bluebonnet Book If you're looking for a hard-hitting piece of literature that supports expository inquiry, showcases persistence, is part of the STEM movement, and can combine your reading and writing instruction, look NO more! This TX award winning book, The Boo Boos that Changed the World by Barry Wittenstein is a wonderful book to bring into your classroom or library that presents factual information about Earle Dickson with a fresh and engaging approach. This resource was
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K - 4th
Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall 15 Literature Extension Activities NO PREP
Beautiful picture book - great for classroom teachers or school librarians. Jabari is a little boy who finally feels ready to jump off the high dive. He is excited and tells his father he is ready to do it. When it comes time to walk up the stairs to get to the high diving board, Jabari has second thoughts. This is a tender book about bravery, courage and gentle encouragement. The artwork and story are both stunning and will be enjoyed by children and adults.
This resource includes 15 book ext
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K - 3rd
Classroom Library Book Spine Labels
⭐ Use these labels to organize your fiction books in alphabetical order by author's last name. ⭐These book spine labels are compatible with Avery 5160 and 8160.⭐If you are printing using a laser print you need to purchase Avery 5160 labels. If you are printing using an inkjet printer you need to purchase Avery 8160 labels. How to use⚪ Download the zip file after purchasing.⚪ Print whichever letters you need.⚪ Purchase either Avery 5160 or 8160 labels. (can be found at Target, Walmart, Amazon, St
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K - 8th
The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts 18 Activities NO PREP
Justin Roberts have made a book out of one of his beloved children's songs! You can find the song (same name as the book) on iTunes and play it for your class - they will love it!From Amazon: Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe.She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade.But Sally notices everything—from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor’s ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day, Sally has had enough and decides to make herself heard. And when she takes a chance and
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Third Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog by Lisa Papp Library Lesson Book Extensions
Are you a school or public librarian looking for a wonderful book to share with children for during class time or story time? ***IF YOU ALREADY OWN THE CELEBRATE LIBRARIES! 1O PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT - YOU ALREADY OWN IT!***Madeline Finn and the Library Dog tells the story of a little girl who hates to read. She hates to read because she gets confused and kids giggle at her when she makes mistakes. She begins to come to the library and practice reading to a dog named Bonnie.
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K - 3rd
Native American Folktale Read Aloud - Coyote Steals the Blanket -Readers Theater
Explore Utah Ute Native American Fables and Folktales with book extension activities for a fun-filled favorite Coyote Trickster Tale by Janet Stevens with Coyote not learning his lesson yet again. Retelling, sequencing, readers' theater, and vocabulary all provide a review of story elements in the library or classroom. THE BOOK IS NOT INCLUDED.After an initial reading of this great story (check your library), your students will LOVE retelling using the character puppets. And they will all join i
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K - 3rd
Library Book Display decor and reading promotion signs
Library Book Call Outs are the perfect way to promote, advertise, and call attention to any library book! They are eye-catching inside books on display, perfect for holidays ("New Year, New Book!"), and other library celebrated events such as Banned Books Week! Printed with colorful, neon paper; these signs are sure to catch the attention to any student walking by.Do you ever find yourself pointing a book out to a student and saying "ooh, this one has a GREAT ending!" or "That's one of my favori
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3rd - 8th
170+ Classroom Book Bin Labels
Over 170 Book Bin Labels to organize your classroom library! Help students become responsible for putting books back where they belong. Please let me know if you would like any additional labels, I would be happy to add them per request. What's included:Mac BarnettAmelia BedeliaOliver JeffersFancy NancyFlat StanleyPatricia PolaccoTomie DePaolaCliffordEric CarleCurious GeorgeDavid ShannonLaura NumeroffDoreen CroninHelen LesterArthur Robert MunschMo WillemsMercer MayerDon & Audrey WoodEzra Jac
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PreK - 7th, Staff
Dewey There's a Cat in the Library by Myron 17 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
The story of Dewey the celebrated library cat is now available for the youngest of readers in this new, fully-illustrated picture book adventure. When Librarian Vicki Myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the Spencer Library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, Dewey Readmore Books. Dewey loves his new home, but once he discovers the littlest library visitors-who like to chase him, pull his tail, an
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K - 3rd
Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems 15 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Leonardo is really bad at being a monster. He can't scare anyone. Share the story of Leonardo and his unlikely friend, Sam in this delightful story. This product is also available through my TPT store in 2 money saving bundles: ***Monster 5 Title Picture Book Bundle******Leonardo and Sam 2 Book Bundle***From School Library Journal: (Starred Review)Leonardo is a terrible monster–terrible as in he can't scare anybody. He's not big, doesn't have hundreds of teeth, and isn't even weird. So one day h
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K - 3rd
If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson 10 Activities Mini Books and Class Book
Classroom teachers and school librarians, If You Plant a Seed is a beautiful book that makes it easy for your students to visualize what happens when you put something out into the world - If you plant a seed of kindness, it grows. I have developed 10 extension activities to go with this book, including 2 mini book options and a class book.
Beautifully illustrated book with big bold illustrations.
All extension activities are almost no prep (mini and class book requires VERY LITTLE prep on t
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K - 3rd
Alfie by Thyra Heder 17 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Your students will love this story of a turtle and his person. They are both 6 years old at the beginning of the book. They learn from each other, play with each other and love each other. Alfie, the turtle, feels such a connection and love to Nia (his person) that he wants to get her the perfect birthday present for their 7th birthday. Alfie goes on an adventure until he finds the perfect gift. From Amazon:Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s p
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K - 3rd
Miss Moore Thought Otherwise by Pinborough 22 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Once upon a time, American children couldn’t borrow library books. Reading wasn’t all that important for children, many thought. Luckily Miss Anne Carroll Moore thought otherwise! This is the true story of how Miss Moore created the first children’s room at the New York Public Library, a bright, warm room filled with artwork, window seats, and most important of all, borrowing privileges to the world’s best children’s books in many different languages.I have created 22 book extension activities f
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1st - 4th
Author Visit in the School Library 18 Activities to Prepare Your Students
You have an author visit booked for this school year? Lucky you! You are in for a real treat and your students will remember this day for a long time to come. As a school librarian, I have had the honor of hosting several dozen author visits. I have found that the best visits occur when students and teachers have been prepped and prepared for the visit. That means learning about the visiting author, reading the books, and engaging in some meaningful activities. I have created an 18 activity reso
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2nd - 5th
Read Aloud Craft Grace Hopper Queen of Computer Code
If you're looking for a hard-hitting piece of literature that supports expository inquiry, showcases persistence, is part of the STEM movement, SHOWCASES WOMEN of power, and can combine your reading and writing instruction, look NO more! This non-fiction picture, Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code by Laurie Wallmark is a wonderful book to bring into your classroom or campus library that presents factual information about Grace Hopper and the MASSIVE computer programming contribution she made t
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K - 4th
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