Room on the Broom Soundscape Activities
Our Room on the Broom soundscape activities make room for a magical read-aloud that helps tiny trick-or-treaders amplify listening skills.
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7 Fall Children’s Books for Awesome Autumn Read-Alouds
Celebrate the shift in seasons with some of Novel Effect’s favorite fall children’s books!
10 Children’s Ebooks to Read with Novel Effect
Reading with Novel Effect is made even easier with our selection of in-app ebooks—removing the hassle of needing a physical book on hand.
6 Hispanic Read-Alouds for Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, with Novel Effect’s top 6 Hispanic read-alouds!
Teaching ELL Students with Novel Effect
Florida-based ELL (English Language Learner) educator, Renee Belvis, sat down with the Novel Effect team to share how she uses Novel Effect to teach baseball players English!
October Read-Alouds Planned For You
Plan your October read-alouds effortlessly, stay updated on read-aloud events, and make it a spook-tacular time to come together over books!
Engaging Character Day Ideas and Costumes
Get inspired by our Character Day ideas roundup! Make read-alouds more magical with Novel Effect’s fun and creative ways to become characters.
Hilarious Halloween Read-Alouds for Guaranteed Giggles
Get your funny bone tickled this spooky season with a funny book. These hilarious Halloween read-alouds will make you laugh out loud!
Teaching Diversity through Read-Alouds: an Interview with Megan Hartley
Learn from educator and book influencer Megan Hartley about the importance of diverse children’s books and get their recommendations for diversifying your little learner’s reading routine!
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin: Orchestra Exploration
Orchestrate a memorable storytime during Classical Music Month with “Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin” activities. Unite reading and music in perfect harmony!
Blazing Hot Fire Safety Read-Alouds
Match fire safety read-alouds with soundscapes that flame to please. Theme music, sound effects, and character voices bring fire engines and firefighters to life, and make reading magical.
Celebrate World Space Week with Out of this World Books
Start conversations and celebrate technology in space with an out of this world read-aloud!
The 12 Best Back-to-School Read-Alouds
Make the transition back to school easier for you and your little learners with Novel Effect’s 12 best back-to-school read-alouds!
Tech-Tastic Reading Experience with Sonia’s Digital World
Become a digital learning genie when you use Sonia’s Digital World activities that have been carefully crafted for little tech enthusiasts.
Novel Effect at ISTELive 23!
Novel Effect will be at ISTELive 23 in Philadelphia, June 25-28! We hope to see you there for read-alouds, laughs, and sweet swag.
Picture Books About Food to Start Cooking Together
Gather a good book and yummy ingredients! It’s time to create culinary masterpieces with your little chefs. Bon appetit and happy reading!
Making Markertown: Behind the Soundscape
Uncover the Colorful Adventures in Markertown: Where Every Marker Makes Their Mark!
Sport Books to Inspire Physical Activity
Immerse yourself in the world of sports and physical activity with captivating titles that ignite movement and enthusiasm.
Summer Reading is Key to Year-Round Success
Let’s make the most out of summer reading this year! Help young readers skip the summer slide and be prepared to swim into a new school year.
6 Titles that Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Stories that celebrate the rich histories, traditions, cultures, and peoples of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage.
