Book-related activities

Harry Potter:

Harry Potter – Lesson plans and activities related to the Harry Potter books.

Harry Potter Escape Room – Created by Laurie Ziegler of the Williamsburg Regional Library in Virginia. This game uses Google Forms to create a digital escape room experience!

Harry Potter Lexicon – A browsable online encyclopedia of all things related to Harry Potter.


Aesop’s Fables – Online Collection – 656 fables – An online collection of Aesop’s Fables.

BFG: ideas for classroom activities – Activities and lesson plans for the book “The BGF” by Roald Dahl, including a recipe for Frobscottle.

Booktalks Quick and Simple – Quick and simple booktalks for a variety of books

Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Site – Books listed by theme, curriculum area, and topic.

Children’s Literature Web Guide – Reference materials, discussion board, links to authors, stories, Cinderella story versions, and more.

Egypt Game – Teacher Guide – Lesson plans, links and resources for the book “The Egypt Game” by Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

Eric Carle reads “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” – a read-aloud by the author.

Great Kapok Tree – Activities and lesson plans for the book “The Great Kapok Tree”.

Indigenous Read Alouds – A variety of read-aloud videos of books by and about indigenous peoples

Literature CyberGuides – Activities to do with various novels.

More Ideas Than You’ll Ever Use for Book Reports – 341 book report ideas.

Official Flat Stanley Project – How to join and start the Flat Stanley Project (based on the book by Jeff Brown).

Quest for Respect with the “Grouchy Ladybug” – Discover the meaning of respect and become a ladybug expert.

Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt – Activities and lesson plans for the book “Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt”.