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.
Inspired by The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, this paper plate craft gives kids their own shimmery fish with rows of rainbow pom pom scales. It’s simple, colorful and a great way to talk about the book’s lesson on sharing. Ages 3 to 6 Time 30 minutes plus drying Skills Cutting, gluing, colors Book The … Read more
This Lorax paper plate craft is a handprint keepsake with a message. A traced handprint becomes the Lorax’s famous yellow mustache, and it opens up an easy, kid-sized conversation about taking care of the planet. It’s a great pick for Dr. Seuss week, Earth Day, or any time you read The Lorax together. Ages 3 … Read more
This acorn paper plate craft is a simple fall activity with a fun texture twist: pipe cleaners glued in a criss-cross pattern make the bumpy acorn cap. We made ours after reading Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend by Mélanie Watt, a sweet book about the nerves that come with making new friends. Kids love the … Read more