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’s 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 9 non-dated calendars (September- May) and 9 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.
There are three calendar sets currently available.
Preschool/Pre-K Activity Calendars
Kindergarten Activity Calendars
What Is Included with the Resource Calendar Pack?
Toddler Version
Each week a theme is introduced with a wonderful children’s book. If families 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. Weekly activities follow the format of read, sing, create, play, and talk. Families can do any activities that fit their schedules.
The set includes copies in black & white for economical copying. Book choices include newly released titles, multicultural books, and non-fiction selections. Alternative book selections include two book recommendations. Exciting, right?
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Preschool/Pre-K Version
Each week a theme is introduced with a wonderful children’s book. If families can’t find the main title, there are three to four 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. Literacy activities are designed to build phonological awareness and alphabet principles in a sequential manner. Each month, tasks gradually become more challenging. Families can do any activities that fit their schedules.
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 for ease and economical printing. Book choices include newly released titles, multicultural books, and non-fiction selections. Alternative book selections include three to four book recommendations. Exciting, right?
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Here is a look at just one week of the preschool/pre-k September calendar.
Theme: all about me
Featured book: I Like Me by Nancy Carlson
Alternate books: Marvelous Me : Inside and Out by Lisa Bullard, I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes, Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho, 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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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.
- Make three sounds with your body. (clapping, snapping, stomping)
Kindergarten Version
Each week a theme is introduced with a wonderful children’s book. If families can’t find the main title, there are three to four alternative book ideas each week. Then, there are 5 easy to do activities included with each theme.
Activities include literacy, math, art, fine motor and/or gross motor, and social-emotional education ideas. Literacy activities are designed to build phonological awareness and alphabet principles in a sequential manner. Each month, tasks gradually become more challenging. Families can do any activities that fit their schedules.
The set includes copies in black & white for ease and economical printing. Book choices include newly released titles, multicultural books, and non-fiction selections.
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Choose the age resource that fits your needs and grab it for just $5
CLICK HERE TO GET THE TODDLER CALENDARS
CLICK HERE TO GET THE PRESCHOOL/PREK CALENDARS
CLICK HERE TO GET THE KINDERGARTEN CALENDARS
How are the Non-Dated Calendars Different From Previous Years Dated Sets?
The newest Book Based Activity Calendars include the following updates.
- Calendars can be used over and over each year since they don’t contain dates.
- There are now age-based calendars.
- Layout has been updated.
- Some newly released books have been added.
- Family introductory letter has been added.
- Preschool/Pre-K literacy activities have been redesigned to progress from easier to more challenging tasks.
Don’t wait. Get your set today and know that your homework planning is done for the entire year.—>I Want the Toddler Set or I Want the Preschool/Pre-K Set or I Want the Kindergarten Set
After your purchase, you will immediately be able to download and then print the 9 calendars and 9 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.
And, keep the learning fun going through the summer. —> Grab the Summer Book Based Activity Calendars Too
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