Women’s History Month Spotlight
Our favorite picture books that provide a spotlight on Women’s History Month, and the important roles of women shaping the world.
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April Read-Alouds Planned For You
Stay up to date with read-aloud events with Novel Effect’s interactive calendar that plans your April read-alouds for you!
How to Catch a Leprechaun Soundscape Activities
Invite students to become composers and ignite creativity with How to Catch a Leprechaun Soundscape Activities.
March Read-Alouds Planned For You
Stay up to date with read-aloud events with Novel Effect’s interactive calendar that plans your March read-alouds for you!
March Magic Book Bracket Activity
It’s that time of year when anything can happen, and we’re celebrating with a free printable book bracket! Read the rival stories and decide what makes a champion in this showdown for soundscape glory.
Inspiring Future Sound Designers
Novel Effect soundscape designers teach 2nd graders how to work together and observe their environment to make their own soundscape.
Novel Effect Celebrates Week of the Young Child
Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Novel Effect! Discover the 5 Pillars of Literacy, and tips and tricks to put them in action.
Bringing Jewish Stories to Life with PJ Library
By using technology to enhance traditional Jewish storytelling, Novel Effect and PJ Library are helping to keep ancient traditions alive and relevant for a new generation.
Read Every Region: A Read Across America Challenge
Novel Effect is here to help you celebrate the freedom to read, learn, grow, and dream with the Read Across America challenge.
5 Valentine’s Read-Alouds You’ll Love
Our librarian has pulled five of her favorites Valentine’s read-alouds. You’ll feel like you’ve been struck by Cupid’s arrow
Novel Effect Co-Founders Matt and Melissa Hammersley Sign Book Deal for “The Joy of the Read-Aloud”
Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand and leader in K-12 education, is excited to bring the Hammersley’s read-aloud knowledge to the world of educators.
4 Read-Aloud Strategies for Distraction Free Storytimes
Adapt our team of educators’ and librarians’ read-aloud strategies and you’ll soon see a distraction-free read aloud in no time!
Novel Effect awarded District Administration’s 2023 Top EdTech Product of the Year
Novel Effect receives District Administration’s 2023 Top EdTech Product of the Year Award!
