I am so excited to announce that I have created a set of printable book based activity calendars for you to use this school year! The calendars are full of book suggestions and fun activities to do as a family.
They are perfect for:
- teachers to send home as monthly homework calendars.
- librarians to pass out to patrons.
- families who want to enjoy great books and do simple themed activities at home.
The set includes 9 calendars (September 2015- May 2016) and 9 resources sheets. Hang the calendar on the refrigerator each month and take the resource sheet with you to the library to gather the books for the month. The resource sheets also include links to activities.
The calendars are perfect for families with preschoolers through grade 2!
Each week a theme is introduced with a wonderful children’s book. If you can’t find the main title, there are two alternative book ideas each week. Then, there are 5 easy to do activities included with each theme. Activities include literacy, math, art, science and character education ideas. You can choose to do as many as you want to fit your family’s schedule.
Sample Calendar Sheet
Here is a look at just one week of the September calendar.
Theme: apples
Featured book: Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington
Alternate books: The Apple Pie that Papa Baked by Lauren Thompson or Apple Pie ABC by Alison Murray
Suggested activities:
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Cut an apple horizontally and notice what you see inside. (hint: a star)
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Cut an apple in half and use to stamp patterns with paint.
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Taste test 3 colors of apples & tally the results.
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Make a list of all the descriptive words that could describe an apple.
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Make apple nachos for dessert. Slice apples & drizzle with melted peanut butter.
Sample Resource Sheet that Comes with Each Calendar
You get all of these wonderful resources for just $5 on sale for $4.50!
After your purchase, you will immediately be able to download and then print the black and white 9 calendars and 9 resource sheets with an emailed link. 
Please view my terms of use before purchasing. If you have any questions, please email me at jodie (at) growingbookbybook (dot) com.
Enjoy exploring great books and activities with young children!
P.S. The 2016-2017 calendars will be released in July 2016. Sign up for our FREE newsletter to learn about them as soon as they are available.
Sue says
I w as s looking forward to your calendars, but I guess I wasted my money since I never got them. Thanks for nothing.
Jacquie says
What a great resource to have at home or in an early childhood classroom! Love your ideas 🙂
Sue says
I ordered your calendars but can’t locate in email. I paid with PayPal, email: jdtroop@frontier.com
Jodie Rodriguez says
Sue, I just sent you an email. 🙂
Sue says
Sorry but I still can’t find your e-mail. Could you resend to gramby2@yahoo.com. Thanks.
Carolyn Wilhelm says
This is wonderful! I’m so glad you have starting making these resources available!
Jodie Rodriguez says
Thank you Carolyn! And, thank you for all your help learning how to do printables!
aly says
I don’t use pay Pal and was wondering if I could order and pay for your calendar another way?
Jodie Rodriguez says
Hi Aly, you can also purchase through Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT). You do have to create an account there to order, but you can pay via credit card with that option. Hope that helps.
Best,
Jodie
Jodie Rodriguez says
Aly,here is another purchasing option through Teachers Pay Teachers:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2015-2016-Book-Based-Activity-Homework-Calendars-2033465
Terri says
Hi Jody,
I have don’t use PayPal, had issue with them in the past. I would like to order your calendar
program to use with my granddaughter. Is there another way to pay you?
Let me know.
Thank you.
Terri
Jodie Rodriguez says
Hi Terri,
You can also purchase through Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT). You do have to create an account there to order, but you can pay via credit card with that option. Hope that helps.
Best,
Jodie
Jodie Rodriguez says
Teri, I forgot to share the link:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2015-2016-Book-Based-Activity-Homework-Calendars-2033465
Darcy says
Terri,
I wanted to let you know that I have avoided Paypal due to big issues in the past with them when we were members. I finally bit the bullet when I wanted to purchase something that was only attainable through Paypal. I go in as a guest and pay and do not sign up for an account. It has served me well this way. It is a one time payment and we haven’t had issues. Just wanted to share. 🙂
Sharon says
I don’t use the program that you have for paying you. Is there another way I can pay you?
I am a SLP working for EPIC Health Services. I love your calendars.
Thank you, Sharon Johnson
Jodie Rodriguez says
Thanks so much Sharon! You can also purchase through Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT). You do have to create an account there to order, but you can pay via credit card with that option. Hope that helps.
Best,
Jodie
Jodie Rodriguez says
Forgot to share the link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2015-2016-Book-Based-Activity-Homework-Calendars-2033465