Bring stories to life with these book-themed activities for kids! From creative crafts to interactive games, these activities inspire a love for reading and make learning fun.
This Little Red Hen paper plate craft brings the classic story to life. Kids paint the plate orange, cut a folded wing, and add a red crest, a yellow beak and little black feet. Story crafts are some of my favorites because kids naturally retell the story while they work. My kids love doing the … Read more
Who can resist Sam-I-Am? This Green Eggs and Ham craft turns a paper plate into a shiny skillet full of silly green eggs. It’s simple, uses supplies you probably already have and sneaks in cutting and gluing practice. Read the book while the paint dries! Ages 3 to 7 Time 30 minutes plus drying Skills … Read more
Kids love Mo Willems’ silly characters, and this pig paper plate craft is a fun way to bring Piggie off the page after storytime. It’s pink paint, a few paper shapes and a big happy smile. Simple enough for preschoolers and full of giggles. Ages 3 to 6 Time 30 minutes plus drying Skills Cutting, … Read more
This Put Me in the Zoo craft brings Spot, the leopard who can change his spots, right off the page. A yellow paper plate, a simple face and a pile of colorful pom poms make a bright, happy craft that’s perfect after reading the book. Ages 3 to 6 Time 30 minutes plus drying Skills … Read more
Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, this paper plate craft turns one plate into two silly fish. It’s quick, uses almost nothing and is perfect for Read Across America or any Seuss storytime. Ages 3 to 6 Time 30 minutes plus drying Makes 2 fish per plate Book One … Read more