Looking for a family read-aloud that has engaging little gifts along the way as you read? Well, I’ve been inspired by this concept after receiving an adult book subscription box. I enjoyed it so much and thought it would translate splendidly into a family reading format. So, I present my first family read-aloud goodie basket that you can make for the book Growing Home.
What is a Family Read-Aloud Goodie Basket?
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A Family Read-Aloud Goodie Basket is a reusable basket or box filled with:
- an excellent chapter book read-aloud marked with sticky notes in strategic spots labeled with the page number
- themed gifts wrapped and labeled with the corresponding page number to match the sticky note spot in the book
As you are reading aloud the book, you’ll meet your first sticky note. When you do, stop and unwrap the corresponding number gift in your basket. Enjoy the themed gift/activity the whole family can enjoy and then keep reading. You’ll come across other stopping gift points along the way.
For less money than a night out with the family, you can have several nights of family bonding over a great read-aloud and building core memories.
Growing Home Book
Our book is Growing Home by Beth Ferry and The Fan Brothers. Inside of Number 3 Ramshorn Drive, you not only have the human Tupper family, you have Ivy the houseplant, Toasty the goldfish, Arthur the spider, and Ollie the Violet. Plus, a few more friends and not friendly people show up too. One thing is for sure, there is going to be some magic and a little danger. This one is fun chapter book readers who have found their sea legs or as a read aloud.
Setting Up Your Growing Home Family Read-Aloud Book Goodie Basket
Supplies Needed
- Get the book. Order it here from Bookshop (supports independent bookstores) or Amazon. Or, head to your local bookstore and pick it.
- You’ll also need to order or head to the store to get the following items.
- sticky notes
- container for putting your book and gifts (recycled box or basket works well)
- wrapping paper (use what you have on hand or if you want to go all out use goldfish paper or plant paper)
- cheese puffs
- friendship bracelet kit
- plant and flower coloring book
- bee bookmarks
- pancake mix
- bird memory game
Marking the Pages of the Book
On sticky notes, you will need to mark the following pages.
- Page 2- Open Gift 1
- Page 48- Open Gift 2
- Page 91- Open Gift 3
- Page 123- Open Gift 4
- Page 150- Open Gift 5
- Page 235- Open Gift 6
Wrapping the Gifts
Wrap each gift and label each one with a corresponding number 1-6.
- Cheese Puffs
- Bracelet Kit
- Plant and Flower Coloring Book
- Bee Bookmarks
- Pancake Mix
- Bird Bingo Game
Place all the gifts and the book in a basket or box. Print and tuck in this sheet that explains the basket and what to do. Now, you are ready to deliver your first read-aloud adventure.
Would you like to see another book turned into a Family Read-Aloud Goodie Basket? Email me at jodie@growingbookbybook.com and let me know.
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