Using Little Books in Your Classroom
Young learners love stories—particularly stories about children or animals who have experiences that are similar to their own experiences. The stories in this book have been designed to reflect young learners’ experiences at school, at home, and during special days throughout the year. Read them often and enjoy their illustrations and their words.
• Make the little books and read them to your students.
• Reproduce the books and put them in your classroom library.
• Send the books home with your students.
• Encourage parents to discuss the stories with their learners.
WORKSHEET & Sample PDF Activity
Sample PDF Activity
Making the Books
• Copy the pages of the book.
• Cut the pages in half to create the little book pages.
• Create a cover using two laminated half sheets of construction paper, poster paper, or fabric. Some of the books include a title page that can easily be used as the front cover. Others include the title on the first page of text and could use a separate cover.
• Staple the pages together in order.
• Cover the stapled edge with a piece of plastic tape or glue a 1” strip of contrasting paper to the edge.
• Enjoy the books!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
When the Bell Rings ………………………………………. 2
Little Fish, Big Fish ………………………………………….. 4
Up and Down …………………………………………………. 6
The Chalkboard ……………………………………………… 8
On the Playground ………………………………………..10
Snack Time ……………………………………………………..12
Painting …………………………………………………………..14
Circle Time ………………………………………………………16
Sharing Time…………………………………………………..18
The Water Table ……………………………………………. 20
The Guest ……………………………………………………… 22
The Secret ……………………………………………………… 24
The Library ……………………………………………………. 26
Sand………………………………………………………………. 28
My Computer………………………………………………… 30
Our Friends—The Fire Fighters ……………………. 33
Different Is OK ………………………………………………35
The New Kid ………………………………………………….38
Growing ………………………………………………………… 40
The Puddle ……………………………………………………. 42
Hurry Up! ………………………………………………………. 44
Good Night …………………………………………………… 46
It’s Time for Bed ……………………………………………. 48
My Growing Team ………………………………………… 50
I’m Ready to Go! …………………………………………… 52
I Know My Colors …………………………………………. 54
Boots ……………………………………………………………… 58
A Celebration ……………………………………………….. 60
Shoes …………………………………………………………….. 62
Camping ……………………………………………………….. 64
The Walk ………………………………………………………. 67
My Frisbee ……………………………………………………. 69
My Baby Brother ………………………………………….. 71
The Builders …………………………………………………. 74
Hiding…………………………………………………………… 77
Worms ………………………………………………………….. 79
The Photographer ……………………………………….. 81
My Treasure …………………………………………………. 83
Riding My Bike …………………………………………….. 85
When Auntie Comes ……………………………………. 87
When It’s Time for Bed ……………………………….. 89
The Lost Tooth ……………………………………………… 92
Put It All Together …………………………………………. 96
What Are You Thankful For? ………………………… 98
December Candles …………………………………….. 100
Martin Luther King, Jr. ………………………………… 102
Presidents from Long Ago ……………………….. 104
Happy Spring ……………………………………………… 106
May Baskets ……………………………………………….. 108
Summer Haircuts ………………………………………… 110
