Looking for the best children's books about imagination? These picture books about imagination for elementary students are engaging for primary and upper elementary kids. Fiction and nonfiction books with lesson plans and activities linked. Picture books about creativity, innovation, invention, imaginative play and more for your kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade students. Your students will delight in these classic and brand new books! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and ... read more
26 Best New and Noteworthy Children’s Books About Mental Health
Looking for the best children's books about mental health? These picture books for mental health for elementary students are engaging for primary and upper elementary kids. Fiction and nonfiction books with lesson plans and activities linked. Picture books about bullying, mindfulness, calming strategies, depression, dealing with loss and more for your kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade students. Your students will delight in these classic and brand new books! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Sidewalk Flowers by JonArno Lawson In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is ... read more
Jabari Tries by Gaia Cornwall
Description A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the realistic fiction mentor text picture book Jabari Tries by Gaia Cornwall, the sequel to Jabari Jumps. Great for SEL / social emotional learning, point of view, problem-solving and trying something new! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)Close reading for describing character point of view / perspectiveMain idea and detailsLesson / Author's MessageComparing and contrasting but can easily be modified for other uses The lesson plans include: teacher script with strategic stopping points and questions for students to discussprintable prompts for student post-reading ... read more
Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
Description A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the realistic fiction mentor text picture book Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. Great for SEL / social emotional learning, point of view, bravery and trying something new! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)Close reading for describing character emotions / feelingsMain idea and detailsLesson / Author's MessageComparing and contrasting but can easily be modified for other uses The lesson plans include: teacher script with strategic stopping points and questions for students to discussprintable prompts for student post-reading responses through discussion in writing or reading ... read more
Follow Those Zebras by Sandra Markle
Description A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the mentor text book Follow Those Zebras Solving a Migration Mystery by Sandra Markle. Great story for studying migration / migrating, mysteries, and the scientific method! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: close reading for understanding text featuresanalyzing and summarizing key details with text evidencewriting questions and using question wordscomparing and contrasting with a Venn diagramMain idea and details The lesson plans include: teacher script with strategic stopping points and questions for students to discussprintable prompts for student post-reading responses through discussion in writing or reading response logs4-5 day planDiscussion questionsSuggested discussion strategiesStrategic ... read more
22 End of School Year Books Students Will Love
Looking for the best children's books for the end of the school year? These fun read aloud books for the end of the school year for elementary students are engaging for primary and upper elementary kids. Award-winning books with lesson plans and activities linked. Picture books about friendship, summer and more to read aloud for your kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade students. Your students will delight in these classic and brand new picture books for the last days of school before summer vacation! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! The Oldest Student by Rita Lorraine Hubbard In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first ... read more
10 Best New and Diverse Children’s Books About Mother’s Day
Looking for the best children's books about Mother's Day? These fun read aloud books about moms for elementary students are engaging for primary and upper elementary kids. Award-winning books with lesson plans and activities linked. Picture books about mothers, grandmothers and more to read aloud for your kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade students. Your students will delight in these classic and brand new picture books that celebrate moms! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, ... read more
48 Best New and Notable Children’s Books on Science
Looking for the best children's books on science? Picture books about scientists, nonfiction, and fiction books to engage elementary students Looking for the best children's books on science? These fun books about sciencefor elementary students are engaging for primary and upper elementary kids. Fiction and nonfiction books with lesson plans and activities linked. Picture books about scientists, space, animals, inventors and more to read aloud for your kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade students. Your students will delight in these classic and brand new STEM picture books! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed Inspired by the story of Mae Jemison, the first ... read more
19 Best Books For Point of View to Read Now
Check out these children's books for point of view. Amazing books to teach point of view and perspective for elementary students! Looking for the best children's books for point of view? These fun books to teach point of view for elementary students are engaging for primary and upper elementary kids. Award-winning books with lesson plans and activities linked. Picture books about point of view, different perspectives, and more to read aloud for your kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade students. Your students will delight in these classic and brand new picture books for learning POV! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially ... read more
38 Best Useful and Astounding Children’s Books About Families
Looking for the best children's books about families? These fun books to teach about diverse families for elementary students are engaging for primary and upper elementary kids. Award-winning books with lesson plans and activities linked. Picture books about relationships, moms, dads, grandparents and more to read aloud for your kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade students. Your students will delight in these classic and brand new picture books about family! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Game Changers by Lesa Cline-Ransome Venus and Serena Williams. Two peas in a pod. Best friends. Sisters. Six days a week they awoke before the sun came up to practice their serves and returns, to learn to run ... read more