Would you love to spend less time prepping homework this school year? Would like families to spend a little time each day having fun and learning together? I have a year worth of books and ideas for you to start the new school year. The printable book based activity calendars are full of book suggestions and fun activities to do as a family.
Who Are the Calendars For?
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 12 calendars (September 2020- August 2021) and 12 resources sheets.
Families can hang the calendar on the refrigerator each month and take the resource sheets to the library to gather the books for the month.
The resource sheets also include links to easy activities and an inspirational reading quote each month.
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The calendars are perfect for families with preschoolers through grade 1!
What Is Included with the Resource Pack?
Each week a theme is introduced with a wonderful children’s book. If families can’t find the main title, there are three 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. Families can do any activities that fit their schedule.
Best of all is that if you use our Preschool Literacy Units you’ll find that the themes in the units match perfectly with the calendars.
The set includes copies in black & white AND color. Book choices include newly released titles, multicultural books, and non-fiction selections. Alternative book selections include three book recommendations. Exciting, right?
Here is a look at just one week of the September calendar.
Theme: all about me
Featured book: I Like Me by Nancy Carlson
Alternate books: Marvelous Me: Inside and Out by Lisa Bullard, Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, or The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyler
Suggested activities:
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Name three of your super strengths.
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Draw a picture of you doing your favorite thing.
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Have one of your favorite foods for dinner tonight.
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Ask your family the reason they named you what they did.
- Make a self-portrait of yourself. Use a mirror to help as you work.
You get all of these wonderful resources for just $6
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How are the 20-21 Calendars Different From Last Year’s Set?
The 2020-2021 Book Based Activity Calendars include the following updates.
- Updated dates and images.
- Some newly released books have been added.
- June, July, and August have been totally revamped. All new themes, books, and activities.
- All suggested activities take into account social distancing concerns during this time.
Don’t wait. Get your set today and know that your homework planning is done for the entire year.—>I Want the Calendars
After your purchase, you will immediately be able to download and then print the 12 calendars (12 in black & white and 12 in color) and 12 resource sheets through 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! They are the only homework calendars you will need for the year.
Mandy Villarreal says
I love this idea and would like to use it for next year. Will you be updating the dates for the 21/22 school year, or is the file editable so that I can change the year? If you will be posting an update, when would that be available?
Jodie Rodriguez says
Yes, the 21/22 calendars will be ready in July 2021. The files are not editable though.
Ginger says
Are these calendars in English and Spanish?
Jodie Rodriguez says
Ginger, they are just available in English at this time.
amy says
Hello
Will you be offering these calendars for the next school year? 2019-2020?
Jodie Rodriguez says
Yes!! They will be ready July 2019. Best, Jodie
Denise Bosma says
Great ideas good work.a lot too.that you for sharing.
DAina says
This book based activity calendar is amazing -what a fantastic idea for homework!! do you do one for older kids?? I’d be super keen to purchase something for 10-12 year olds.
Jodie Rodriguez says
Thank you so much. I only have an early childhood calendar available, but I love the idea for a set for older kids.
Donna says
Im trying the calendars for the first time. Im a sped teacher of K-5
Students. I hope parents will find these fun and educatiol.
I do think the students will enjoy the time spent with family.
Thank you .
Keli Richmond says
Thanks for creating these wonderful literacy resources, Jodie! I am a school-based speech-language pathologist. I use these handy little calendars throughout the year with my Pre-K and Kinder families to promote “speech-language-literacy” activities in the home environment. So glad to see the calendars again this year as my families really enjoy them too!
Jodie Rodriguez says
Keli, thank you so much for your kind words. Enjoy your year!
Tamara Kimbrough says
I wosh you had this for 3rd graders
pat says
Would love to have these calendars, but PAYPAL is making it impossible!!! GRRRR I have tried 4 times. It keeps telling me I have to add a card….which I already have done.
Jodie Rodriguez says
Hi Pat, I’m sorry that Paypal is causing problems. You can try to purchase the calendars through TPT here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2016-2017-Book-Based-Homework-Calendars-2649631 It will allow you to bypass Paypal and enter a credit card. Hope that works. Best, Jodie