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.
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Nigel and the Moon Activities for PreK-5
Encourage children to dream big and reflect on their role in the community with more than a dozen Nigel and the Moon activities.
Join us for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record
On October 27, we’ll read Nigel and the Moon, by Antwan Eady, the 2022 Jumpstart’s Read for the Record book.
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!
Those Shoes Activities for K-3
Help students navigate between wants and needs with Those Shoes Activities. They will sort and compare to differentiate between the two.
I Promise Activities for K-3
I Promise Activities are a great way to keep LeBron James’ message alive. Students develop a growth mindset as they set goals for success.
Picture Books About Dogs for a Doggone Great Storytime
Enjoy a tail-waggin’ storytime with these 5 dog books!
Can I Be Your Dog Activities for K-5
Novel Effect’s Can I Be Your Dog activities engage students in sequencing, persuasive writing, letter writing, and other literacy skills.
Go Away Big Green Monster Activity
By combining artistic and literacy skills, the Go Away Big Green Monster activity brings a child’s imagination to life and makes the big bad scaries disappear.
The King of Kindergarten Activities for Kindergarten
The King of Kindergarten activities makes students feel like royalty. Kindergarteners will be ready to reign the school year.
Nugget and Novel Effect Partnership Launch
Nugget and Novel Effect are partnering for the 2022-2023 school year to inspire a love of reading in classrooms nationwide.
The Day You Begin: Novel Effect 1st-3rd Activities
Keep students engaged with Novel Effect activities before, during, and after your read-aloud of Jacqueline Woodson’s The Day You Begin.
