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.
My Shadow is Pink Activities for K-5
Use these printable activities after your read-aloud of “My Shadow is Pink” to help K-5 students practice their ELA and SEL skills.
The Smart Cookie Activities for K-5
Use these printable activities after your read-aloud of “The Smart Cookie” to help K-5 students practice their ELA and Math skills.
The Rabbit Listened Activities for PreK-5
Use these printable activities after your read-aloud of “The Rabbit Listened” to help PreK-5 students practice their SEL skills.
Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden Activities for K-3
Use these printable activities after your read-aloud of “Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden” to help K-3 students practice their ELA skills.
I Wish You More Activities for PreK-1
Use these printable activities after your read-aloud of “I Wish You More!” to help PreK-1 students practice their ELA and SEL skills.
Yes Day! K-3 Activities
Use these printable activities after your read-aloud of “Yes Day!” to help K-3 students practice their ELA skills.
The Magical Yet Activities for K-3
Use these printable activities after your read loud of “The Magical Yet” to help K-3 students practice their ELA skills and strengthen their growth mindset.
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.
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!
