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2015-2016 Book Based Activity Calendars

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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.

2015-2016 Book Based Activity Calendars

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.

One of 9 calendars in the book themed calendars .

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:

  • Cut an apple horizontally  and notice what you see inside. (hint: a star)

  • Cut an apple in half and use to stamp patterns with paint.

  • Taste test 3 colors of apples & tally the results.

  • Make a list of all the descriptive words that could describe an apple.

  • Make apple nachos for dessert.  Slice apples  & drizzle with melted peanut butter.

sample of a resource sheet that comes with each calendar

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. Add to Cart

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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.

 

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

Comments

  1. 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.

  5. aly says

    I don’t use pay Pal and was wondering if I could order and pay for your calendar another way?

  6. 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

  7. 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

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