Let’s Share a Story

Activities & Projects

Tips & How-To's

Printouts

Podcast Episodes

 

Activities & Projects

Grades   K – 2  |  Activity & Project

A Story for Corduroy

After reading a Corduroy book together, encourage creativity and develop writing skills by writing a story about a favorite stuffed animal.

 

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Tips & How-To's

Grades   K – 6  |  Tip & How-To

Help a Child Choose a Book

Help children pick books that spark their interest, leave them feeling accomplished, and ready to hunt for their next book!

 

Grades   K – 2  |  Tip & How-To

Make the Most of Reading Aloud

Learn a few simple read-aloud strategies that can sharpen a child’s emerging reading skills and help you have fun together with a good book.

 

Grades   K – 2  |  Tip & How-To

Make Time for Reading

It’s DEAR time! (Also known as time to Drop Everything and Read). Find out how making time to read with children every day can foster their love of books and help them learn to read.

 

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Printouts

Grades   K – 2  |  Printout  |  Charting Progress

I'm a Reading Star

Encourage an interest in reading by creating a chart to keep track of all the books a child has read. The chart also asks children to rate the books.

 

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Podcast Episodes

Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode

Alphabet Books for All Ages

Find alphabet books to inspire and educate the entire family in this Chatting About Books podcast episode.

 

Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode

Playful Poetry Books to Share

In this episode, Emily and guest Sylvia Vardell explore fun ways to read poetry with children.

 

Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode

What Should I Read Aloud?

Libraries and bookstores can overwhelm even the most lit-savvy parents and teachers. Listen in as Emily shares a fabulous resource for finding the very best picture books for children.

 

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