Novel Effect Blog
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The Word Collector K-5 Activities
Use this printable activity after your read loud of “The Word Collector” to help little learners recall information from the story and connect more deeply with the book. Activities include discussion questions and writing prompts for different age groups.

Educators: Refer Families & Earn!
Educators can now earn Scholastic eGiftCards when they refer families to Novel Effect

Storytime Magic with Peter H. Reynolds
Join Novel Effect and Peter H. Reynolds, author and illustrator of “The Dot” on Thursday, May 19 for a free professional development webinar and a magical read aloud experience.

Teacher Appreciation Week Read Aloud Challenge
April 30 through May 6th, every time you read a book from the “Teacher Appreciation Week Read Aloud Challenge” with your Novel Effect app, you’ll be entered to win a Novel Effect x Slumberkins prize pack!

Aliens Love Underpants Activities for PreK-2
Students can practice ELA skills with Aliens Love Underpants activities following your classroom read aloud.

3 Ways to Thank a Teacher During Teacher Appreciation Week
To help you say “thank you,” we’ve rounded up 3 of our favorite ways to share a little love with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Firebird Activities for K-5
Students can practice ELA skills using these printable book activities for Misty Copeland’s “Firebird” following your classroom read aloud.

Engaging Learners with “Gabriella the OT”
Find out how Gabriella Seoane, a board-certified Pediatric Occupational Therapist, uses Novel Effect to engage and connect with young patients who have developmental challenges and neurological disorders.

The Smart Cookie Voiceover Challenge + Jory John Read Aloud Challenge
Voiceover Challenge Are you ready for storytime stardom? Enter our Voiceover Challenge for a chance to guest star as a character in an upcoming soundscape

Earth Day Read Aloud Challenge
Now through April 24th, every time you read a book from the “Earth Day Read Aloud Challenge Collection with your Novel Effect app, you’ll be entered to win

Hoppy Easter Read Aloud Challenge
Now through April 17th, every time you read a book from the Easter Read Aloud Challenge Collection with your Novel Effect app, you’ll be entered to win a

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring K-5 Activities
Wave goodbye to winter and hello to spring with these 10 printable book activities for Kenard Pak’s Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring. K-5 students will practice literacy and math skills!