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A super fun, no-prep activity to go along with the picture book "The Library Fish" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Students will use their creativity to design their own library animals inspired by the book "The Library Fish," and develop an understanding of the importance of imagination and storytelling. Full lesson plan included- and two versions of a handout to give to students. 45 minutes- great for elementary classes and library lessons! Some great cross-curricular opportunities that involve:

Students helped me come up with the ideas for these fun posters! They chose some very popular topics: Taylor Swift, Minecraft, Fall Guys, The Goat, and Lilo & Stitch. These posters can be used to remind students to return their library books prior to summer break, or other school breaks. We are hanging them in high-traffic areas, and they've already created some buzz (aka- they're working! yay!) Editable to add your own library return due dates. Use at the end of the year, or before Spring Br

Get a bunch of my most popular read-aloud resources- no prep, easy to print, easy to use! These are great for library classes, elementary classroom lessons, homeschool use, and more. Use along with the physical book or a Youtube reading, print your activities, and have some FUN reading some great books. Have these on-hand for awesome & easy lessons, or to include in a TOC/substitute teacher folder! Library. Read-Aloud. Books. Reading.

Quick & fun activity for students in your classroom or library classes. I used this in library classes, alongside a book display of all our Minecraft books & with Minecraft stickers as prizes. Print double sided- for TWO, ULTRA challenging mazes. These are great for grades 5-7, as they love trying these extreme challenges. (That being said... our young grades caught sight of them, and wanted to give them a try & work in partners... !) Answers included on pages 3-4.

Bundle: This Book is Dangerous Activity PackBring the fun and creativity of Ben Clanton’s This Book is Dangerous into your classroom with this ready-to-go activity bundle! This pack includes two engaging activities designed to extend the story, spark imagination, and keep students motivated: Included in this bundle: What Will Jelly Encounter Next? – Students create their own page of the book, choosing from multiple templates or a blank version to let their creativity shine. Maze Activity – T

Reading Champions. Winter Games 2026 Bookmark SetMotivate your students to go for gold in reading with this fun Winter Games themed bookmark pack. This printable resource includes multiple bookmark styles so you can choose what works best for your classroom or library. Bookmark Options Included ✔ Reading & Winter Games theme Black & White: Students can colour in reading themed Winter Games bookmarks. ✔ Winter Games only theme Includes full colour versions to print as prizes or reading incen

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish!One of our student's FAVOURITE books this year.Dive into an exciting and educational lesson plan designed for K-Grade 5 students, perfect for a library lesson or classroom use. This lesson plan includes a variety of activities that will bring the magical world of the The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe Savage to life! Students will: Read and Learn: Adore this an engaging story.Solve the Maze: Navigate through an ocean-themed maze to enhanc

Bring the laughs from Who Ate Steve? into your classroom with this no-prep, one-page activity sheet designed for grades 1–3. It’s the perfect companion to a read-aloud and keeps students engaged with playful, literacy-based activities inspired by this silly, crowd-pleasing book. What’s Included1 one-page printable activity sheet Word search using key vocabulary from the story Fun maze activity 2 short drawing prompts connected to the book Perfect For Grades 1–3 Library classes Read-aloud follo

Discover a fun and engaging activity packet for A Room with a View by Joanna Ho! Perfect for extending learning after reading, this no-prep printable resource includes creative activities that encourage imagination, discussion, and connection to the story. Inside this packet, students will enjoy: Three creative drawing activities to choose from, inspired by the book A fun word search featuring vocabulary and themes from the story A maze for students to make their way to the campsite!This reso

Create Your Own Perfect Pet – Inspired by The Barnabus ProjectExtend the magic of The Barnabus Project by The Fan Brothers with this fun and creative activity! Students design their own “perfect pet” using a variety of print-and-go templates that guide imagination and storytelling. With different template options to choose from, students can sketch, draw and design their perfect- or not so perfect- pet! Great for literacy centers, writing extensions, early finishers, or a companion activity

Welcome back to the Library- an easy & quick display! I put these signs around the door of our library, but they could also be used on a bulletin board. A variety of options for the title are given- "Welcome Back to the Library, The Books Missed You" There are also a variety of cartoon book characters, with fun "word bubbles", welcoming students back to the library. I printed these in colour, cut them out, and laminated them to be used again. Back to school fun! *Back to School. Library. L

Bring the magic of The Night Gardener into your classroom or library with this easy, no-prep printable activity designed for Kindergarten through Grade 4. Perfect for pairing with a read-aloud of the book The Night Gardener by The Fan Brothers, this resource invites students to engage creatively with the story’s themes of wonder, imagination, and transformation. What’s Included Creative drawing activity where students design their own tree sculpture Two maze activities with different difficulty

One stop shop for all things DRAGON!Use after reading a book about dragons- or for big dragon fans- or just as a no-prep early finisher activity. ***Fully Editable, No-prep, and a variety of activities to choose from! Dragon-Themed Activity Package:-title page to colour & decorate -word search (easy & hard option) -crossword puzzle -maze (easy & hard option) -2 story starters -drawing activity Print & use whichever pages appeal most to your grade-level, and create an interactive package.

Make your read-aloud even more engaging with this fun, low-prep companion activity for Counting to Bananas by Carrie Tillotson! This resource includes a creative drawing activity, a fruit-themed word search, and a playful challenge inviting students to see how many fruits they can draw or list. It’s designed to spark imagination while reinforcing counting and literacy skills in an interactive way. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, or homeschool settings, this activity is easy to use and requir

Design your own glasses! Easy printable- to accompany the book "Carla's Glasses" by Debbie Herman, any book about glasses, or for a fun early finisher activity. There are two versions: 1. Specifically for "Carla's Glasses"- a boy & girl face template. 2. A general template- with a boy & girl. Library. Primary. Art. Early Finisher.

Turn your library or classroom into a luck-filled adventure with 'Lucky Duck' by Greg Pizzoli! Dive into a whimsical tale where a duck's misfortune transforms into triumph against all odds. Two lesson plans, with two different activities. Do one- or both! 1: Focus on SOUP! Option for students to draw their own ingredients for soup, after reading the story. 2: Focus on LUCK! Option for students to write about a time when they were lucky or unlucky. 6 pages of handouts to choose from. Drawing h

Transform your end-of-year book return into an exciting countdown with these vibrant posters! Perfect for school libraries. Encourage students to bring back their library books by displaying these eye-catching reminders throughout the school. Watch as the numbers drop with each returned book, fostering a culture of responsibility. With the add-on customizable templates, you can easily update the posters as the count decreases, keeping everyone engaged until the very last book finds its way hom

We Found a Hat – Drawing Activity (No Prep!) By Jon Klassen Looking for a quick, engaging activity to pair with the beloved picture book We Found a Hat? This print-and-go resource is perfect to use alongside your classroom read aloud! After enjoying the story, students get creative by designing a hat for one or both of the turtles. This simple drawing activity encourages imagination, discussion about fairness and choices in the story, and adds a fun extension to the read aloud experience. Perf

Keep Kids Reading All Summer Long! ☀️📚These double-sided Summer Reading Bookmarks are a fun, low-prep way to encourage reading over the summer break. Each bookmark includes creative reading challenges, such as reading outside or listening to an audiobook on a road trip, helping students see reading as an adventure! Multiple bookmark designs and printing options are included, making it easy to choose what works best for your students and classroom. There is also a link to Canva- to use this tem

An easy primary activity to do with students after reading the book Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev Students can draw a picture of an activity or scene where EVERYONE feels welcome and included. Or, they can draw a picture of a pet they'd like to bring to Pet Club Day! Great for a follow-up to the story and discussion. I love to offer this as a choice after reading the book! :) No prep, easy printable.