Do you have a child who loves comics or graphic novels? I'm raising my hand. Or, do you have a child who’s first love is NOT writing? If so, then this writing idea and template, is for you. My 5 View Post
Pre-Writing Activity: Rainbow Fish Note Cards
Back in my college days, I worked at a children’s bookstore (one of my favorite jobs ever!) where I made no money because I spent it all on books. I vividly remember the copy after copy after copy we View Post
Learning Your Name with the Corduroy Book
In 1968, the Corduroy book was published and it since has become a classic that has delighted generations of readers. This month the Virtual Book Club for Kids team has come up with some super View Post
Made”line” Sensory Tray Writing
"In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. In two straight lines they broke their bread and brushed their teeth and went to bed." Are you View Post
Making Books to Document Your Learning
My kids love to make books! Our house is quickly filling with their masterpieces. It is our very favorite authentic writing activity. Most of the time we make very simple books with hand-drawn View Post
Writing Activities: Back to School Letter
The start of a new school year can bring a level of anxiety for kids who are starting school for the first time, moving to a new school or just adjusting to a new classroom. Sometimes as parents, we View Post
Learning Your Name Freight Train
It is time for Virtual Book Club for Kids. Our featured author this month is Donald Crews. We picked Freight Train to read and then created a learning your name activity. If you are new View Post