Book Activities & Links

_Choose a book title from the drop down menu at the top of the page or by clicking a book cover below to discover fun, engaging activities to do with kids! These hands-on activities were developed by teachers and classroom-tested.

Note to Teachers and Media specialists: If you’ve developed an activity to use with one of my books and you’re willing to share, please contact me: gailkarwoski@hotmail.com

All of these activities begin with a great story and help kids make the reading-writing connection. They encourage kids to research for info, work with primary sources, think critically, and problem-solve. By using thematic, book-based lessons, teachers develop lifelong learners and kids who love books. Hurray!