Novel Effect book activities & learning resources
With Novel Effect’s learning resources parents, teachers, and librarians build connections with little learners before, during, and after read-alouds. These educator-developed learning resources and book activities help guide discussions and pair with our soundscapes for popular children’s picture books.
In addition to the free learning resources available below, you can find themed book suggestions by visiting the Novel Effect Blog.
Creepy Crayon Activities for PreK-5th Grade
Ignite creativity with Creepy Crayon Activities that engage and empower students to be academically successful.
How I Became a Pirate Activities for PreK-5th Grade
Get on board and set sail with over two dozen How I Became a Pirate Activities schooner rather than later.
Please, Mr. Panda Activitives for PreK-3rd Grade
Practice polite behavior with Novel Effect’s Please Mr. Panda activities. They engage students in letter and sound recognition, cause and effect, and other literacy skills.
The Dot Activities for K-5
The Dot activities develop students’ creative confidence and risk-taking skills. Participating in the activities will further their understanding of a growth mindset.
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.
Miss Nelson is Missing Activities for K-3
During Miss Nelson is Missing Activities, students engage in critical thinking about the characters and events of the story.
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.
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.
Chrysanthemum Activities for PreK-5
Chrysanthemum activities reinforce the importance of names and kindness through art, vocabulary, character traits, and literacy elements.
Additional learning resources
Easily spot the Novel Effect books in your library with our free sticker templates and printing instructions. We’ve created these sticker templates for you to print using a standard-sized label. Just stick them to the books in your library that are available in Novel Effect so you and your students can easily find read-aloud books with soundscapes!
