Book-related activities
Coloring pages and activities for Baby's Opposites
Applesauce Story Time Kit
Not only does Applesauce is Fun to Wear make a "silly, rollicking" read aloud for baby and toddler story time, but it offers opportunities for remote or in-person healthy eating and art activities. From singing along to finger painting to healthy snacks to eating tips, here is a whole menu of delicious (sticky) hands-on activities for families created by Curious City.
Baby's Firsts Story Time Kit
Share this "joyful, poetic celebration of tiny moments in babies' lives" (Kirkus Reviews) with a read aloud and early literacy engagement. The kit was a collaboration between the book's creators, Curious City, and librarian Meghan Day.
The kit contains:
— Read Aloud: Suggested Movements & Actions
— Marketing: Poster
— Decorations: Early Literacy Pennant Flags
— Activity: Party Hats
— Takeaway: Early Literacy Tips
— Takeaway: Log of Baby's Firsts
Download the kit from the Curious City website.
In the picture book Pirate Jack Gets Dressed (Beach Lane Books), readers are treated to a riot of color and a rollicking read aloud. The companion kit invites readers to talk, sing, and dress like a pirate (and carry a paper parrot home on their seafaring shoulders).
The kit contains:
— Marketing: Event poster and suggested calendar copy
— Preparation: Step-by-step suggestions
— Decorations: Pennants
— Activity: Tattoo Template
— Activity: "Talk Like a Pirate" Read Aloud Prompts
— Activity: Pirate Song
— Activity: Search & Perch Parrot Standee
— Craft: Pirate Bandana
Hoorade Day!
Hosting a story time or a booth at a post-parade celebration? Want to make a parade right in your library, bookstore, or classroom? Hoorade! This picture book parades by all the attractions of a small-town celebration, but also features the imaginative play of one girl's own pretend parade.
Whether you will be pretending with readers at story time or helping them further enjoy a community parade day, these activities can help kids say "Hoorade!" to parades.
The kit contains:
— Poster and copy to share your event
— Suggested preparation
— Pennant decorations
— Customizable flag templates
— Drum and horn craft
— Ideas for making a ribbon dance
A IS FOR ALLIGUITAR
The Classroom Activity Guide includes puzzles and other creative activities, coloring pages, and alphabeast bookmarks.
Download it on Arcadia Publishing's website.
