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Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Review and Activities

July 20, 2024June 14, 2021

Inside: Book review of Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct plus activities: word search, 5 facts sheet, Venn diagram, dinosaur border. I just finished reading the coolest non-fiction picture book all about dinosaurs and evolution. Title: Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct – Real Facts About Real DinosaursAuthor: Drew ShenemanPublishing: Harper, 2020Ages: 4-8Themes: Non-Fiction, Dinosaurs, Evolution; Opening Lines: This is the planet Earth a … Read more

G My Name is Girl: Book Review & Fun Activities

July 20, 2024May 18, 2021

Of Dawn Masi, the author of G My Name is Girl, has found a wonderful way to combine girl power, global awareness, and powerful character traits all in one book. I love this new book and I hope you do, too! Read on for a review and lots of book extension ideas and downloads. Title: G My Name is Girl … Read more

How to Help a Child Who Worries: My Monster and Me Book

July 20, 2024May 3, 2021

Inside: Book review and follow-up activities for My Monster and Me, a book about childhood worries. Includes links to other books and a colouring sheet. Hello! Today I’m excited to share a wonderful new picture book about dealing with childhood worries. The author, Nadiya Hussain, draws upon her childhood panic attacks to write this reassuring and comforting book. Title: My … Read more

Peter Easter Frog: Book Review and Ideas!

July 20, 2024March 26, 2021

Inside: Book review of Peter Easter Frog I just bought the sweetest book for my almost 5-year-old granddaughter. I’m pretty certain she’s going to love it! Title: Peter Easter Frog Author: Erin Dealey Illustrator: G. Brian Karas Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2021 Ages: 2-6 The story begins with a cute little Easter frog. He’s merrily hopping down the … Read more

Breathing is My Superpower: Book Review and Activities

July 20, 2024February 11, 2021

Inside: A review of Breathing is My Superpower and some related book activities. If your child (or classroom full of children) could benefit from taking a mindful pause in the middle of their busy days, or need a coping technique for stressful situations, then I have the perfect book for you. Breathing is My Superpower Alicia Ortego Independently published, 2020 … Read more

Over and Under the Snow: Review and Free Activities

July 20, 2024January 4, 2021

Inside: A book review of Over and Under the Snow PLUS 10 book-related activities. Hello! This is an update of a post I did a few years ago. Be sure to read the whole post as I’ve added 5 new links to some truly wonderful book-related activities. If you don’t have Over and Under the Snow, you need to buy … Read more

My Mom is a Firefighter Book Review AND lots of freebies!

July 20, 2024October 14, 2020

Inside: A review of My Mom is a Firefighter plus TONS of great activities to go with it. Fire Safety Month is almost here and I like to do a few lessons with my Grade 1s using this great book! Be sure to read through to the end because I have lots of great freebie activities and links for you. … Read more

Big Chickens Fly the Coop: Free 14-Page Printables

July 20, 2024June 26, 2020

Inside: A book review of Big Chickens Fly the Coop plus book extension ideas and lots of free printables. Title: Big Chickens Fly the Coop Author: Leslie Helakoski Illustrator: Henry Cole Publisher: Scholastic Inc., 2008 Theme: Chickens, Humour, Perseverance Ages: 3-7 Summary Four big silly chickens decide to go adventuring — they really want to visit their farmhouse. In true … Read more

Groovy Joe: Ice Cream & Dinosaurs PLUS Lots of Fun Free Activities

July 30, 2024June 4, 2020

Inside: You’ll find a book review of Groovy Joe Ice Cream & Dinosaurs, links to resources, plus free printables for colouring, graphing and counting. I was digging through my immense pile of picture books the other day when I came across this treasure: Groovy Joe Ice Cream & Dinosaurs I hope you enjoy the book review and the free activities … Read more