Read and Create Activity Collection
Turn Reading into a Hands-On Adventure!
Bring books to life with this fun, creative collection designed to pair children’s stories with engaging, low-prep activities. The Read and Create Activity Collection makes it easy to turn storytime into something kids can see, feel, build, and explore.
Each activity sheet is inspired by a specific children’s book and offers a simple project that deepens connection, sparks creativity, and encourages joyful learning through play. These activities aren’t just crafts—they’re opportunities for kids to process what they’ve read in a meaningful, memorable way.
Perfect for parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and co-ops, these activity ideas use everyday materials and are flexible enough to adapt to different ages and skill levels.
What’s Inside:
A collection of creative activities designed to pair with 17 beloved children’s books, including:
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The Little Raindrop – coffee filter + marker water exploration
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Ish – expressive crumpled paper art
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The Wind Blew – playful blow painting
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Where the Wild Things Are – sculpting wild creatures from playdough
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Harlem Grown – tea towel stamping with nature-inspired designs
…and more!
From color-mixing experiments to inventing with recycled materials, each page includes one featured book and a themed hands-on activity that brings the story off the page and into your child’s world.
What You’ll Get:
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17 printable activity pages (PDF format)
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Each activity includes the book title, activity name, and clear, simple instructions
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Digital download only – no physical items will be shipped
Use these activities at home, in your homeschool, or as part of a library or classroom storytime. However you use them, this collection helps turn reading into something your kids can do, not just listen to.
Let storytime spark creativity!