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 lessons and activities help guide discussions and pair with our soundscapes for popular children’s picture books.

Going Places K-5 Activities
Use these printable activities after your read loud of “Going Places” to help K-5 students practice their ELA and STEM skills.

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.

Mae Among the Stars Printable Activity
Use this printable activity after your “Mae Among the Stars” read aloud to help little learners recall information from the text and write about the prompted topic. Activities include discussion questions and writing prompts for different age groups.

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners K-5 Activities
Students in grades K-5 can practice ELA skills using these printable book activities for Joanna Ho’s “Eyes That Kiss in the Corners” following your classroom read aloud.

Watercress K-5 Activities
Students in grades K-5 can practice ELA skills using these printable book activities for Andrea Wang’s “Watercress” following your classroom read aloud.

Aliens Love Underpants K-2 Activities
Students can practice ELA skills using these printable book activities for Claire Freedman’s “Aliens Love Underpants” following your classroom read aloud.

Are You Scared, Darth Vader K-2 Activities
Students can practice ELA skills using these printable book activities for Adam Rex’s “Are You Scared, Darth Vader” following your classroom read aloud.

Trombone Shorty 3-6 Activities
Students can practice ELA and Stem skills using these printable book activities for Troy Andrews’ “Trombone Shorty” following your classroom read aloud.

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