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!
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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.
How to Catch a Leprechaun Soundscape Activities
Invite students to become composers and ignite creativity with How to Catch a Leprechaun Soundscape Activities.
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.
5 STEM Activities for Young Innovators
For a fun STEM experience with your students, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite picture book STEM activities.
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.
Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind Activities for K-3
Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind activities engage students to identify and act in kind ways and support English Language Arts skills.
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!
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
3 Ways to Celebrate Pizza Day
Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9th to honor America’s favorite food! Check out these fun ways to celebrate America’s treasured treat.
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!
8 Songs and Rhymes for Dynamic Storytimes
With storytime songs and rhymes, you can cover themes, sequencing, and more. So shake up your read-alouds with song and dance!
