One can always find an excuse to create events and classroom activities honoring great children’s books. Here are some opportunities, my fine friends, for the remainder of the year.
November
Adoption Awareness Month:
The Story I’ll Tell: Adoption & Arrival Writing Activity
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month:
What a Beautiful Morning: Story Hour with Alzheimer’s Resources
Eleven and Holding: Discussion Guide for the Middle Grade
Veterans Day (Nov 11):
Eleven and Holding: Discussion Guide for the Middle Grade
World Kindness Day (Nov 13):
Step Right Up: Artist Process Video & Kindness Pledge
The Infamous Ratsos: Bikers & Lessons on Kindness
Thanksgiving* (Nov 23):
Sharing the Bread: Thanksgiving Read Aloud, Food Drive & Place Settings
Gobble, Gobble: Outdoor or Indoor Nature Exploration Activities
Balloons Over Broadway: Puppet Play and Clever Classroom Exploration
December
International Ninja Day (Dec 5):
Book Ninjas: Event Kit & Ongoing Prizes for Readers & Librarians
Monkey Day (Dec 14):
Quick Little Monkey: STEM Story Hour Kit
Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day: