Put up a poster near your class library to encourage your pupils to take trips to different worlds and times through books. The poster features one large hot air balloon made out of book covers and several smaller balloons, some with...

Create a bar graph with your elementary school learners. First they read and interpret data,  and then they color in the graph (provided) to indicate how many of each were sold. Consider providing them with the data but having them...

Libraries are places of wonder for young children. All of the books, displays, and things to discover! Here is a simple lesson on learning about the local (or school) library. After a fun role-play on going to library and getting some...

Students discover the importance of reading. They participate in a school wide book celebration. They participate in activities to get them interested in reading.

In this birds activity, high schoolers answer short answer questions about birds in books, paintings, golf, and more. Students complete 10 short answer questions.

Young scholars participate in a book club in which they share the setting, characters and plot of the book they read. Individually, they make a list of the most important or appealing features of the book on construction paper to try to...

In this art and literature worksheet, students answer short answer questions about orchestras, plays, authors, books, and more. Students complete 30 questions.

For this famous animals worksheet, students answer short answer questions identifying famous animals in books, movies, music, and more. Students complete 10 short answer questions.

Student's explore the concept of creating a story. In this creative writing lesson, pupils identify and imagine stories about foxes. Students also write a class book, each contributing one sentence to the story.

Learners bring in a variety of books to be approved for reading outside of class and then complete a book review on each one approved. They remember to include a description of the setting and characters, plot summary and a conclusion in...

Boris is the smartest baby around! Beginning readers can use this short story excerpt to practice reading comprehension and fiction elements. They read the story and then discuss what they think he will do next. Scholars create an...

Learners of all ages record themselves reading their favorite books with accuracy and feeling. They must read with sound effects and consider the audience for whom the tape is being made. They are assessed based on the quality of their...

Applying photography basics they learn for this project, first graders take pictures of an adult at work focusing on the tools used, the work site, and job responsibilities. After making a career book that includes photos and...

Young pupils learn about classroom rules as they also practice active reading strategies and reading comprehension skills. This lesson begins with a thorough reading of the story Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. As the teacher...

Let's learn the alphabet! Young learners will keep letter journals, writing down words they like and drawing pictures. They'll also complete a simple worksheet that requires them to organize books in alphabetical order. 

How big is your foot? How long is your arm? How big is your mom’s hand? After learning how to measure body parts, young writers collect their observations into an illustrated book. Instructions for crafting a 3D Tim Foil Man are also...

Young learners are introduced to the most basic elements and concepts of a book with this pre-kindergarten language arts lesson. Through modeling and discussion, the whole class explores how to read a book and how to determine if you...

Books are important and it is fun to share favorite books with others. Take your class to the library and have each young learner select one to read to the class. Hold a class vote and select three favorites. These will be the books the...