Book club activities for kids

Our principal has really been encouraging us to add more writing into our daily lesson plans. "They should be writing all day long" he tells us. The research is there to back him up. I bumped into this Roll and Retell page from Fun In First on Pinterest awhile back and finally figured out how to add it to our learning day. I printed and laminated four copies of the Roll and Retell page to hand out to each of my four table groups. After a round of Daily 5 I handed them out. I also gave each…

Randi Sonenshine, children’s book author of The Nest That Wren Built and middle school literacy specialist, shares ways to keep communication going in book clubs using fun games. Read on for some easy ideas that can help switch up the normal routine and get students engaged in conversations...

Need easy and FREE activities for your kids to do at home? Print off the free printable scavenger hunts, grab some children's books, and let your kids look through the books to find the items! Easy!

Learn 5 tips that will help you set up book clubs in the classroom so your students have fun, are independent, and you can focus on your small groups.

Have a mini book club in your classroom via The First Grade Parade! At the beginning of each week, Mrs. Carroll reads a book to her class. Next, she has them fill out information about the book that helps get their discussion going during the book club session (e.g. favorite character, alternate endings, and how they can relate themselves to the story). Then, they tack their info on a brown lunch bag. When Friday comes around, the bags are filled with popcorn and the book club begins! Kids…

Elementary book clubs and novel studies offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in discussions, develop critical thinking skills, and

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How to host a book club themed play date for kids

Homeschool Book Club - Bring books to life with simple activities and discussions for your favorite novels. Read the book and complete these activities at home with your family or gather families near you to celebrate good books!