Book Party Press
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Easton, Connecticut, United States
About the store
Ditch boring worksheets. Teach through stories that spark curiosity and interactive games that build emotional growth.
Turn novels into unforgettable learning experiences that help middle and high schoolers connect, think deeply, and have fun. My story-rich, & SEL-centered resources are flexible for classrooms, co-ops, and book clubs; perfect for creative educators. Teens may be older, but they’re still kids, and they deserve to be engaged.
Inside you’ll find book party guides, SEL BINGOs, and confidence-building workbooks that empower teens to know and love themselves. Everything here was created and tested in real groups—designed for connection, imagination, and that spark older students deserve.Every book party you see here I hosted myself, and they were always a hit. They work beautifully for homeschoolers, book clubs, and any creative, non-traditional learning space.
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2026 Personal Goals BINGO Student New Year's Resolutions & Vision Board activity
Help your students set and achieve their personal goals with the 2026 Personal Goals BINGO. A fun, interactive gamified resolution and modified vision board resource in one. Keep your students motivated and engaged while they reflect on their aspirations and New Year's Resolutions for the year ahead. The solution to an impactful but no prep after winter break activity. Perfect for: Upper elementary and middle school classroomsHomeschool co-ops and groupsAdvisory periods, goal-setting worksho
5th - 12th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Mahjong 101 Beginners guide to learn American Mahjong. Mah Jongg Lesson BUNDLE
Everything a beginner needs to confidently start playing American Mahjong. This bundle walks new players from learning the tiles, to understanding the National Mah Jongg League Card, to having printable quick-reference cheat sheets at the table. Perfect for self-learners, Mahjong instructors, libraries, community groups, and anyone teaching new players. This bundle includes:🀄 Meet the Tiles Beginner Visual Guide 🀄 Decode the Card Beginner Visual Guide 🀄 5 Printable American Mahjong Infograp
Adult Education
Not Subject Specific
Mahjong Made Easy Infographic Cheat Sheets | Mahjong Basics & How Tos
Mahjong Made Simple. Game Cheat Sheets Everyone’s playing American Mahjong and the card makes no sense. These cheat sheets break it down fast so you can sit down and play without feeling lost.Mahjong Cheat Sheets at a Glance:🀄 5 Mahjong quick reference printable mahjong cheat sheets🀄 Designed in fun easy to read formats🀄 A Basic Quick Start Easy Print GuideHow to Use It:Look through the sheets before your first game so you know what’s happening at the table.Keep them nearby while you play for
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Not Subject Specific
Hatchet Activities and Games | Hands-On Hatchet Novel Study | Full Book Club Kit
Stop struggling to make novel studies engaging. This Hatchet Book Party Kit delivers Hatchet themed activities, games, art and hands on elements for a creative ELA experience. Save valuable planning time! This done-for-you Book Party is a creative novel study meets full-blown celebration, where kids read, create, discuss, and play their way through the world of Gary Paulsen's HatchetThink book club...but way more fun.Book Party at a Glance:🪓 Comprehensive Guide: A 45-page guide with detailed in
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Other (ELA)
Valentine’s Day ELA Activities Writing, Figurative Language & Character Conflict
Bring meaningful, hands-on ELA writing practice to your February with Valentine’s Day ELA Activities Bundle for grades 5–7. This engaging, print-and-go bundle combines creative writing prompts, figurative language practice, and character conflict analysis to help middle school students think deeply about how language and stories work. This Resource Includes: ❣️ Valentine’s Day Creative Writing Prompts that get students writing short, playful stories with built-in structure and imaginatio
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, Grammar, Other (ELA)
New Year's Writing Prompts, ELA After Winter Break Activity, 5th 6th 7th
DescriptionNeed a creative writing resource after Winter Break? These no-prep New Year’s Writing Prompts for grades 5–7 are silly, fun, and perfect for getting quick writing practice in. Ideal for January ELA lessons, warm-ups, sub plans, early finishers, or fast creative writing. This Resource Includes:💫 32 New Year’s Print & Go creative writing prompt cards 💫 Google Slides™ access for whole-class display 💫 Prompts designed for short, imaginative writing 💫 Middle school appropriate tone wit
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
W.5.3
, W.6.3
, W.7.3
Mahjong Made Easy 101 | Meet The Tiles | American Mahjong Basics & How To Play
Mahjong Made Simple. Basics: The Tiles 101Everyone’s playing American Mahjong! This Mahjong 101 Basics tile guide teaches the tiles, suits, winds, dragons, flowers, jokers, and basic Mahjong vocabulary used in American Mahjong.Mahjong 101: Meet The Tiles at a Glance:🀄 8-page visual American Mahjong beginner guide🀄 Learn the suits, winds, dragons, flowers, and jokers🀄 Easy-to-understand visual format🀄 Comprehension Check worksheet🀄 Bonus 2-Minute How to Play American Mahjong overviewHow to U
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Not Subject Specific
Valentine's Day SEL February Friendship & Conflict Resolution Activities 5th-8th
DescriptionBring no-prep, hands-on SEL practice to your Valentine’s Day lessons with this cut-and-paste friendship and conflict resolution activity for grades 5–8. This ready-to-use resource provides realistic scenarios students analyze and respond to, helping them practice key relationship skills and responsible decision-making in concrete, age-appropriate ways. Students read short Valentine’s Day friendship scenarios, evaluate the reaction, and decide whether it helps or hurts the situati
5th - 8th
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Peter Nimble Activities Games | Art and Hands-On Novel Study | Book Party Kit
Stop struggling to make novel studies engaging. Peter Nimble activities, games, art and hands on novel study elements in one creative ELA kit. This Peter Nimble Book Party turns the story into an interactive adventure. Save valuable planning time! This done for you Book Party is a creative novel study meets full blown celebration, where students read, create, discuss and play their way through the world of Jonathan Auxier’s Peter Nimble & His Fantastic Eyes. Think book club... but way more f
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Novel Studies
Witch of Blackbird Pond Activities Games, Art, Hands-On Novel Study, Book Party
Stop struggling to make novel studies engaging. This Witch of Blackbird Pond Book Party Kit delivers activities, games, art and hands on elements for a creative ELA experience. Save valuable planning time! This done for you Book Party is a creative novel study meets full blown celebration, where students read, create, discuss and play their way through the world of Elizabeth George Speare’s The Witch of Blackbird Pond. Think book club... but way more fun.Book Party at a Glance:Comprehensive G
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Other (ELA)
Mahjong Made Easy 101 | Decode The Card | American Mahjong Basics & How To Play
Mahjong Made Simple Basics: Decode The NMJL Card 101Everyone’s playing American Mahjong! This Mahjong 101 card guide simplifies how to read and understand the National Mah Jongg League Card, including symbols, colors, categories, abbreviations, and hand patterns.Mahjong 101: Decode The Card at a Glance:🀄 10-page visual American Mahjong beginner guide🀄 Learn to read the National Mah Jongg League Card🀄 Understand symbols, colors, categories, and abbreviations🀄 Decode real Mahjong hands with vi
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Not Subject Specific
St. Patrick's Day SEL March Thinking Traps Self-Awareness Activities 5th-8th
DescriptionBring no-prep SEL practice to your March lessons with this Leprechaun Thinking Traps Cut-and-Paste activity for grades 5–8. Help students recognize mindset traps and conflict when assumptions are made in school & social situations. Students read short scenarios and thoughts, then identify which thinking trap is present. The cut-and-paste format keeps the activity engaging while grounding SEL concepts in real-life thinking patterns students actually experience. This Resource Includes:
5th - 8th
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
SL.5.1
, SL.5.1c
, SL.6.1
+9
Impulse Control Worksheet for Teens, Hands-on Activity SEL Emotional Regulation
Bring no-prep, hands-on, Impulse Control Worksheets and Activities to your middle school classroom with this ready-to-use resource for grades 6–8. These impulse control scenarios give students realistic situations to analyze while practicing emotional regulation and thoughtful decision-making. Students read short, relatable scenarios, evaluate the reaction, and decide whether it shows self-control or acting on impulse. This cut-and-paste format keeps students engaged while reinforcing essential
6th - 8th
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Holiday Figurative Language Activity| Cut and Paste Figurative Language 6th 7th
❄️ Review figurative language with this holiday themed cut-and-paste activity for grades 6–7. Perfect for practicing simile, metaphor, idiom, oxymoron & more, it’s ideal for figurative language winter activities, December ELA lessons, stations, or quick seasonal practice without tying to a specific holiday. Features: 💫 3 separate worksheets for ongoing figurative language practice 💫 All 8 terms included: simile, metaphor, idiom, oxymoron, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopo
6th - 7th
Grammar, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.6.5
, L.6.5a
, L.7.5
+4
Valentine's Day Writing Prompts, February Short Story Activity, Valentines ELA
DescriptionNeed a No-Prep Valentine’s Day writing activity that keeps students engaged and writing? These Valentine’s Silly Short Story Prompts are a creative writing gem designed to make short writing practice fun, focused, and manageable for grades 5–7. Perfect for February ELA lessons, daily warm-ups, sub plans, or early finishers, these prompts use playful exaggeration and silly scenarios to help students jump into writing quickly without the pressure of long assignments or heavy grading. Th
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
W.5.3
, W.6.3
, W.7.3
Valentine's Character Conflict Worksheet Valentine's ELA Activity Grades 6–7
Description❤️ Review character conflict with this Valentine’s-themed cut-and-paste activity designed for grades 6–7. Students practice identifying Character vs. Character, Character vs. Self, Character vs. Environment, and Character vs. Society using short narrative scenarios that require real analysis—not guessing. It’s an easy way to add seasonal engagement to your ELA lessons without losing instructional value. This Resource Includes:💘 3 separate full-color worksheets for repeated character
6th - 7th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.6.3
, RL.7.3
, CCRA.L.3
Self Esteem Workbook Confidence Activity | Guided Journal for Growth Mindset SEL
Self-Esteem Activities & Growth Mindset journaling for middle school. This interactive SEL workbook builds self-confidence, self-awareness, and positive self-talk. This 12 page No Prep, Student-Facing SEL activity:The Self Hype Workbook offers interactive & self-reflective journal activities that encourage students to celebrate their strengths, nurture positive self-talk, and embrace a growth mindset with fun engaging activities like lists, doodles, charts and more. Perfect for:✅ Upper element
5th - 9th
Character Education, Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Self Awareness Workbook Confidence Activity, Guided Journal Growth Mindset SEL
A hands-on SEL workbook to help 6th, 7th, and 8th graders navigate self-awareness and confidence. Ditch the same old SEL worksheets for the self awareness workbook, a confidence building & identity seeking interactive journal. This 16 page Self Discovery workbook is expertly designed to empower students as they explore their identity, cultivate positive self-talk, and embrace their unique strengths. Foster social-emotional growth in your classroom or homeschool with this no-prep resource. Pe
5th - 9th
Character Education, Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Valentine Figurative Language Activity Cut & Paste Figurative Language Practice
DescriptionBring meaningful, hands-on figurative language practice to your Valentine’s Day ELA lessons with this Valentine’s figurative language cut-and-paste activity for grades 6–7. This engaging, print-and-go resource gives middle school students active practice with similes, metaphors, idioms, and more, making it ideal for ELA centers, review days, early finishers, and low-prep February lessons. This Resource Includes:❣️ 3 Valentine themed worksheets for repeated figurative language practic
5th - 7th
Grammar, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.6.5
, L.7.5
, CCRA.L.5
+1
Gratitude Workbook Confidence Activity | Guided Journal for Growth Mindset SEL
Build gratitude and self-awareness with a no-prep, hands-on SEL Workbook + Journal for middle school. This grades 5–9 creative Gratitude activity explores gratitude, self-awareness, and perspective with fun, engaging pages like lists, doodles, scavenger hunts, and more. Use for: ✅ Upper elementary and middle school classrooms ✅ Homeschool co-ops and groups ✅ Advisory periods, SEL check ins, & Growth mindset activities Features:💫 8 interactive SEL activities designed for self-reflection
5th - 9th
Character Education, Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
Ditch boring worksheets. Teach through stories that spark curiosity and interactive games that build emotional growth.
Turn novels into unforgettable learning experiences that help middle and high schoolers connect, think deeply, and have fun. My story-rich, & SEL-centered resources are flexible for classrooms, co-ops, and book clubs; perfect for creative educators. Teens may be older, but they’re still kids, and they deserve to be engaged.
Inside you’ll find book party guides, SEL BINGOs, and confidence-building workbooks that empower teens to know and love themselves. Everything here was created and tested in real groups—designed for connection, imagination, and that spark older students deserve.Every book party you see here I hosted myself, and they were always a hit. They work beautifully for homeschoolers, book clubs, and any creative, non-traditional learning space.
Teaching style
Creating fun but easy to use and follow resources is what I create.
Flexible, print-and-go resources that blend ELA and SEL in ways that work for homeschoolers, co-ops, and creative classrooms.
Scalable for book clubs, small groups, or full-class use
Adaptable for diverse learners, including gifted and neurodiverse students
Built for real connection—because lasting learning is more than just content
Whether you’re leading a lit circle, running a co-op, or refreshing your curriculum, my goal is to help older kids and teens engage deeply—and actually enjoy the process.
My own education history
I hold a B.S. in Psychology with a concentration in Developmental Psychology and a minor in Fine Art—blending a strong foundation in how kids grow and learn with a creative, design-forward approach to education.
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