Free Book Guides (K-2 grade)
These downloadable book guides include a variety of detailed activities that support student engagement with nature-themed kids’ books. Engage students while meeting NGSS, Math, ELA, and Art Standards.
Crow Not CrowThe Crow Not Crow – Teacher’s Guide features activities that target national science, math, writing and art education standards for grades K-3.
- Ruby’s Birds
Take a walk through Central Park with Ruby and her birds! Use the book guide to connect the story with activities that target national science, math, writing and art education standards for grades K-3.
- An Egg is Quiet
With an introduction to over 60 different kinds of eggs, students will discover the many colors, textures, shapes and sizes an egg can have while exploring fun facts about the eggs and their owners. Book activities allow students to explore their own egg experiences.
- White Owl, Barn Owl
Take your students to the nighttime world of this graceful, ghostly hunter through the eyes of a young child and her grandfather. Add to the book through free lessons and activities ideal for students in K-2nd grade!
- On Meadowview Street
Join Caroline in habitat exploration in your own neighborhood with these excellent student activities. Get to know your local habitat!
- Animals in Flight
Explore bird flight and migration with a series of activities to go along with Animals in Flight, written by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. Students will develop a better understanding of migration while meeting science standards.
- On Bird Hill
The On Bird Hill – Teacher’s Guide is a free download that features activities that help educators meet standards in a fun and engaging way.
- Am I Like You?
Am I Like You? by Laura Erickson and Brian Sockin, illustrated by Anna Rettberg The Am I Like You? – Teacher’s Guide features activities that target national science, math, writing, and art education standards!
- A Perfect Day for an Albatross
A Perfect Day for an Albatross- Teacher’s Guide features exciting activities, images and content that target national science, math, writing, and art education standards for grades. Pair the guide with the book for a fun and exciting unit.
- On Duck Pond
Pair the On Duck Pond book with a free downloadable guide that both meets NGSS and engages students. Supplemental resources include engaging videos, images and much more.
- An Eagle’s Feather
Combine the book with these free book activities. Content includes a fun mix of articles, videos and sounds! Activities can be adapted to grades K-5th.
- On Gull Beach
The On Gull Beach – Teacher’s Guide features a variety of activities that target national science, English, mathematics, and art education standards for grades PreK-2.
