The Pumpkin Thief by Alice Hemming: Book-Based Activities & Printables

There are books that are perfect for a particular season, and then there are books that make children want to stop, look closely, and figure out what is happening. The Pumpkin Thief by Alice Hemming , illustrated by Nicola Slater , is one of those book…

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Story Palette Inspiration: Creating Beautiful Learning Invitations with Picture Books

Story Palette Inspiration: Slowing Down to See the Story There is something magical that happens when we stop rushing through a picture book. Instead of asking, "What activity can I do after we read?" we begin asking a different question: Wha…

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Believe in Yourself: Meaningful Activities Inspired by Leo Messi's Story

Confidence doesn’t always come naturally to children. Many young learners compare themselves to others, worry about making mistakes, or believe they're "not good enough" when something feels difficult. That's why Little People, BIG…

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle: Book-Based Activities & Printables

Few picture books have shaped early childhood quite like The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. For more than fifty years, children around the world have followed one tiny caterpillar as he hatches from an egg, eats his way through an astonishing…

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! by Lucille Colandro: Book-Based Activities & Printables

Laughter has a special place in early childhood. Some of the books children remember most aren't the quiet ones—they're the stories that make them giggle before you've even finished turning the page. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a …

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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak: Book-Based Activities & Printables

Some books don't simply tell a story. They give children permission to feel. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is one of those extraordinary picture books. Since its publication in 1963, it has helped generations of children understand t…

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