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Interactive Homeschool Science with Scanorama Books!

September 20, 2016 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

I cannot tell you how much my boys love learning about animals. They get so excited when they get a chance to see animals up close or even just to read about them. A lot of it has to do with their fascination with the Wild Kratts, which is just fine with me!

In particular, my sons love studying animal predators. As typical boys, they love learning about big, strong animals that eat other animals. So I was psyched to get to try the Scanorama series from Silver Dolphin Books! One of the books is called Deadly Predators, which I just knew would be a huge hit with my kids. And they ended up loving it even more than I thought!

See why the Scanorama series is so popular with kids (even kids who don’t love to read) and enter to win one of your own below!

Disclosure: I received this product in exchange for this post and I was compensated for my time. All opinions are my own and I was not required to post a positive review.

Reading about Animal Predators with Scanorama Interactive Books

How Do Scanorama Interactive Homeschool Science Books Work?

If you’re kind of puzzled about the name “Scanorama”, I get it. At first, I wondered what it was all about too. Here’s the simple explanation:

Titles in the Scanorama series let kids scan over images of animals and get an X-ray view of their skeletons. Did I mention I have typical boys? They were truly wowed by that feature, as you’ll see later on.

Oh – and see that book about dinosaurs peeking out from behind the Deadly Predators book? Read on for something awesome involving that one. 😉

Scanorama Deadly Predators Book

There are three different titles in the Scanorama series available from Silver Dolphin Books:

  • Scanorama: Deadly Predators
  • Scanorama: Dinosaurs
  • Scanorama: Amazing Animals

We got a look at the first two. Take a look at the Scanorama series in action below. (This page is from the Deadly Predators book.)

Studying Tiger Bones

Scanning Tiger Vertebrae

Viewing Tiger Bones

See how kids can “scan” over the image and investigate how the animal’s skeleton contributes to its prowess? That’s just super, duper neat.

Reading about Fierce Reptiles

Plus, there is a LOT of information in each book about the kinds of animals covered. The Deadly Predators book contains sections about several types of predators, including scorpions, reptiles, big cats, sea mammals, and more.

Oh, and fair warning: There is a section about spiders, which contains vivid, full-color pictures of spiders. (Just so you don’t do like I did and drop the book in sheer terror when you come to that part.)

Learning about Big Cats with Scanorama Homeschool Science Books

When I handed the Scanorama series book Deadly Predators over to my boys, they had a short conference about which section of the book they wanted to cover first.

Exploring Deadly Animal Predators

And, as I expected, they reached a unanimous decision: Big Cats. So big cats it is!

Reading about Big Cats

In the section, they got to examine five different big cats. And, since they’re already huge fans of wildlife, they knew some of the information. But, they were impressed at how long each animal was. I don’t think they had realized just how long a tiger can be before!

Exploring Scanorama Predators Books

When they discovered the “scan” picture of the tiger, they truly came to life!

Studying Animals with Scanorama Interactive Books

I had to keep telling them, “No. Wait. Let your brother have a turn.” and “You just did it. Let him try!” and “Okay, okay, everyone will get a chance.” I literally had two boys fighting over a book. That is an actual first in our household.

Reading Scanorama Books Together

Even our preschooler wanted to get in on the fun!

Watching a Video about Big Cats for Kids

Then we watched a short video about big cats. The boys really enjoyed it, as you can see.

Actually, they were laughing at the way the lady in the video says “jaguar”, but they were still learning something, I swear!

Learning about Big Cat Carnivores

Finally, we took a look at the different kinds of prey each big cat eats.

Matching Predators with Prey

And the boys did a quick matching activity using the diagram in the Deadly Predators book.

Predator and Prey Matching Activity

Finito! And we had all that fun just from one section of one book in the Scanorama series! Be sure to stop by and browse all three book titles and pick up one your kids will get excited about too!

Studying Animal Predators with Scanorama Interactive Books

Want one of these books for your family? Enter to win the Scanorama book of your choice from Silver Dolphin! TEN WINNERS will receive one of the three Scanorama books: Deadly Predators, Dinosaurs, or Amazing Animals! To enter, just use the Giveaway Tools widget below! (Books will be shipped to US or Canadian addresses only.)

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Now – for ANOTHER giveaway! 😉

Scanorama Dinosaurs Book

Remember that Scanorama book about dinosaurs I mentioned earlier?

Reading about Armored Dinosaurs

It’s just as awesome as the one about predators!

Viewing Dinosaur Skeletons

Right down to the scan-and-see-inside-the-creatures feature!

Scanning Dinosaur Skeletons

If you have kids that are dino-crazy, they’re sure to love this book!

Examining Dinosaur Skeletons

So I’m giving it away to one of my readers! To enter the giveaway, stop by the Look! We’re Learning! Facebook page at 8:12 p.m. EST tonight! It’s the easiest contest in the world to enter, I promise. 🙂 Full rules will be posted and the giveaway will be open for a week, so you have plenty of time to enter and win!


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Kids’ Books about Leaves

September 12, 2016 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

We’ve been sharing lots of fall fun for kids lately, including apple tree playdough mats, plenty of fall leaf activities and crafts you can make as a family, and kids’ books about camping. But we’ve been missing leaf books! Doh!

I love watching the leaves change during autumn. It’s like the whole world just explodes with color. I remember a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip that referred to fall leaves as nature’s fireworks, and I couldn’t agree more.

So – since reading is a major part of our homeschool, here are some beautiful kids’ books about leaves you can share with your children this fall!

These kids' books about leaves are packed with gorgeous illustrations - perfect for reading this fall!

Kids’ Books about Leaves

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1. The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger

2. The Leaves on the Trees by Thom Wiley

3. Look What I Did With a Leaf! (Naturecraft) by Morteza E. Sohi

4. Leaf Jumpers by Carole Gerber

5. Look Once, Look Again: Plant Leaves (Look Once, Look Again Science) by David M. Schwartz

6. A Leaf Can Be… (Millbrook Picture Books) by Laura Purdie Salas

7. On My Leaf by Sara Gillingham

8. Leaves! Leaves! Leaves! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace

9. Autumn Leaves by Ken Robbins

10. Fall Leaves (Clavis Toddler: Daily Life) by Liesbet Slegers

11. Leaves by David Ezra Stein

12. When the Leaf Blew In by Steve Metzger

13. Leaves in Fall (Bullfrog Books: What Happens in Fall?) by Mari Schuh

14. Leaves Fall Down: Learning About Autumn Leaves by Lisa Bullard

15. My Leaf Book by Monica Wellington

16. Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson

17. Zero is the Leaves on the Tree by Betsy Franco

18. Robin Hill School: Fall Leaf Project (Ready-to-Read) by Margaret McNamara

19. The Magic School Bus: The Wild Leaf Ride (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) by Judith Stamper

20. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves by Lucille Colandro

Books about Leaves for Kids

Use these activities to find more ways to include leaves in your learning!

Nature Art Leaf Painting with Kids

This All About Leaves Printable Unit Study is a perfect way to study the science of fall foliage with kids!

Fun Fall Leaf Activities for Kids @ Look! We're Learning!

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Share these books about leaves with the kids during storytime this autumn!

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50 Gorgeous Fall Books for Kids to Treasure

August 22, 2016 by Selena Robinson 6 Comments

Kids Books about Fall
Fall Picture Books for Kids
Fall Books for Kids to Treasure
Fall is a wonderful time of year for sharing stories with the children. Here is a list of 50 wonderful fall books for kids this autumn!

Can you smell it? That’s the smell of fall in the air!

Fall is my absolute favorite season of all. The air gets cooler, the leaves start to turn colors, and you just feel like baking delicious food and snuggling up with family. It’s beautiful.

So what better time is there to read gorgeous picture books with the kids? Get your kids ready for the autumn with these 50 beautiful fall books for kids! They’re packed with lovely illustrations and heartwarming stories children will love!

Fall Books for Kids to Share

There are a TON of ways to make fall into a learning experience with children. Check out this list of 50 free fall printables for kids and pick up a set of our free Leaf Identification Flashcards or our Fall Printable Reading Journal for Kids!

BONUS! Want to keep track of all the fall books for kids you read this autumn? Grab the printable fall booklist for kids further down in this post!

Make this fall one to treasure with the kids with this list of 50 wonderful fall books for kids to read!

50 Gorgeous Fall Books for Kids to Treasure

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Raising readers is an important part of our homeschooling journey. We want our kids to be able to read, not just for school, but for life.

Since fall is such a cozy season for families, I thought these beautiful fall books for kids would be awesome to share with you all. I hope you love them as much as we do!

1. I See Fall Leaves: First Step Nonfiction – Observing Fall by Mari Schuh
2. Fall Is Not Easy by Marty Kelley
3. Little Critter: The Fall Festival by Mercer Mayer
4. Jump Into Fall! by Gareth Llewhellin
5. Fall Walk by Virginia Brimhall Snow
6. The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. by Kate Messner
7. Poppleton in Fall by Cynthia Rylant
8. I Watch Fall Harvests: First Step Nonfiction – Observing Fall by Mary Lindeen

Fall Books for Kids to Read

9. I See Fall! by Charles Ghigna
10. Hello Kitty, Hello Fall! by Sanrio
11. Fall Leaves by Don L. Curry
12. Fall is For Friends by Suzy Spafford
13. It’s Fall! (The Four Seasons) by Celeste Bishop
14. Animals in Fall (Preparing for Winter) by Martha E.H. Rustad
15. How Do You Know It’s Fall? (Rookie Read-About Science) by Lisa M. Herrington
16. Peppa’s Windy Fall Day (Peppa Pig) by Scholastic

Fall Books for Kids to Read with Parents

17. Fall Leaves (My First Hello Reader) by Mary Packard
18. Leaves Fall Down: Learning about Fall Leaves by Lisa Bullard
19. Counting on Fall (Math in Nature) by Lizann Flatt
20. I Love Fall! (A Touch and Feel Board Book) by Allison Inches
21. It’s Fall (Celebrate the Seasons) by Linda Glaser
22. Fall Mixed Up by Bob Raczka
23. Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson
24. Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
25. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves by Lucille Colandro

Fall Playdough Mats

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25 Kids’ Books about Camping

August 19, 2016 by Selena Robinson 5 Comments

Are you planning a camping trip this year? Get your kids excited for the trip with these fun kids books about camping!

Honestly, I’ve never been camping. My parents weren’t really outdoor-sy and, frankly, the thought of sleeping outdoors doesn’t thrill me either. 

But my kids have said that they want to try it, so the hubs and I agreed to rent a cabin in the woods as a first step in that direction. Our trip is next week, so these books are right on time!

25 Camping Books for Kids to Read

One of the things I’m looking forward to the most is just spending some quiet time with the family without outside distractions.

No hectic schedules, no other commitments, no working – just chill family time. If you’re a camping expert, please share your tried-and-true tips for making it an awesome outing!

And if you’re looking for more beautiful kids’ books for your family, don’t miss this list of beach books kids will love!

These fun camping books for kids feature plenty of stories you'll love to share around the campfire!

25 Kids’ Books about Camping

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1. Maisy Goes Camping: A Maisy First Experience Book

2. The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things to Do in Nature Before You Grow Up

3. Flat Stanley Goes Camping

4. S is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet

5. Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters

6. Curious George Goes Camping

7. Camping Catastrophe! (Ready, Freddy #14)

8. Camp Daze Mad Libs

9.Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems

10. Camping Fun Sticker Activity Book

Books about Camping for Kids

11. When We Go Camping

12. Peppa Pig and the Camping Trip

13. The Berenstain Bears Blaze a Trail

14. Claire’s Cursed Camping Trip

15. Humphrey’s Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure

16. The Kids’ Campfire Book: Official Book of Campfire Fun

17. Camp Out!: The Ultimate Kids’ Guide

18. Fred and Ted Go Camping

19. Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping

20. A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee

21. Llama Llama Loves Camping

22. Good Night, Campsite

23. A Campfire Tail

24. Froggy Goes to Camp

25. 1, 2, 3 – Make a S’more With Me

Kids Books about Camping

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This post is part of the Camping Kids Unit Study roundup! Click over to read more camping themed posts!

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Fun Kids Books about Camping

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Books about Dolphins for Kids

July 28, 2016 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

We’ve been learning about dolphins lately and I wanted to add a few more great books about dolphins for the kids to enjoy.

So – here are several books about dolphins for kids that are filled with fascinating facts, beautiful pictures, and learning ideas to help your children get to know these marine mammals!

If you want to try more ocean-themed learning resources for your kids, check out our list of 25 beach crafts and our roundup of summer books for kids!

Books about Dolphins for Kids

Books about Dolphins for Kids

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1. Dolphins – Step Into Reading!

2. How to Speak Dolphin in Three Easy Lessons

3. Everything Dolphin: What Kids Really Want to Know about Dolphins

4. In My Ocean

5. Amazing Dolphins (I Can Read Level 2)

6. Dolphins: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in Nature

7. Hope for Winter: The True Story of a Remarkable Dolphin Friendship

8. How to Speak Dolphin

9. Dolphin Baby!

10. Dolphins at Daybreak (Magic Tree House #9)

Dolphin Books for Kids to Read

11. Winter’s Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again

12. National Geographic Kids: Everything Dolphins

13. I Can Read: Dolphin

14. National Geographic Readers: Dive, Dolphin!

15. Smithsonian: Dolphins

16. Sharks and Dolphins: A Compare and Contrast Book

17. DK Readers Level 1: Diving Dolphin

18. Do Dolphins Really Smile? (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)

19. Amazing Animals: Dolphins

20. Wild Sea Creatures: Sharks, Whales, and Dolphins! (Wild Kratts)

Kids Books about Dolphins

Learn even more about dolphins with our Dolphins Unit Study!

Dolphin Facts for Kids

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Picture Books about Hawaii

July 18, 2016 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

My three-year-old has really gotten into reading lately. Which is a wonderful thing!

She loves looking at pictures and tracing her fingers under the words. Of course, she’s making up her own story or reciting some from memory, but that’s okay. She’s pre-reading and I’m thrilled!

We’ve been studying about the beach a lot lately, so I thought we’d take a look at a gorgeous book we received from my brother: Pulelehua and Mamaki. Since the story takes place on Hawai’i, I thought I’d round up some other beautiful picture books about Hawaii that are fun for kids to explore!

Kids' Picture Books about Hawaii

Picture Books about Hawaii

Pulelehua and Mamaki is the story of a Mamaki tree that serves as the home to a Kamehameha butterfly named Pulelehua. A butterfly mother laid her egg on one of the tree’s leaves and that caterpillar grew up to become Pulelehua.

Later, when Pulelehua lays an egg, she chooses the same Mamaki tree to watch over her baby. And when her egg hatches, grows into a caterpillar, and transforms into a full-grown Kamehameha butterfly, Mamaki the tree promises to watch over it too.

It’s a truly lovely story filled with native Hawaiian terms and absolutely beautiful illustrations.

As part of the Read Around the World Summer Series, I’m sharing my book summary below!

Pulelehua and Mamaki Book Review

Be sure to check out the wonderful multicultural kids’ books that have been reviewed this summer!

Multicultural Kid Blogs Read Around the World Series

While I’m sharing my appreciation for Pulelehua and Mamaki, I thought I’d mention a few other picture books about Hawaii that are gorgeous for children to read!

  1. Froggy Goes to Hawaii
  2. Good Night Hawaii
  3. Seashore Touch-n-See Hawaii
  4. A is for Aloha
  5. Georgia in Hawaii: When Georgia O’Keeffe Painted What She Pleased
  6. What’s Great about Hawaii? (Our Great States)
  7. Aloha is…
  8. Baby Honu’s Incredible Journey
  9. Rock-a-Bye Baby in Hawaii
  10. Animals Sing Aloha

Picture Books about Hawaii

Want to spend more time learning about the beach with kids? Try these learning ideas!

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Get more ideas for making reading fun with my Reading for Kids board on Pinterest!


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Ice Cream Recipes for Kids

July 1, 2016 by Selena Robinson 3 Comments

One of the things on my never-ending Mom bucket list is to make homemade ice cream with my kids. In fact, now that I think about it – I don’t think I’ve EVER had homemade ice cream before. Yikes. That must be rectified ASAP. 🙂

So, I looked around for some fun cookbooks that feature ice cream recipes for kids. I’ve listed several below that I’m definitely going to try!

In this post, I’m joining up with several other bloggers to share resources for a free ice cream unit study. Be sure to check out all of the links to build a fun ice cream unit for your kids this summer!

Ice Cream Recipes for Kids

Ice Cream Recipes for Kids

  1. No-Churn Ice Cream: Over 100 Simply Delicious No-Machine Frozen Treats
  2. Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book
  3. Easy Ice Cream Cookbook: 50 Delicious Ice Cream Recipes
  4. Coolhaus Ice Cream Book: Custom-Built Sandwiches with Crazy-Good Combos of Cookies, Ice Creams, Gelatos, and Sorbets
  5. Easy Ice Cream Recipes: Homemade Decadent Recipes You Are Sure to Love
  6. I Scream Sandwich: Inspired Recipes for the Ultimate Frozen Treat
  7. The Best 50 Ice Cream Sundaes
  8. Cookies & Cream: Hundreds of Ways to Make the Perfect Ice Cream Sandwich
  9. How to Make Ice Cream (Step-By-Step Projects)
  10. 200 Best Ice Pop Recipes
  11. I Scream for Ice Cream! (Vintage Cookbooks)
  12. Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone

Fun Ice Cream Recipes for Kids

Don’t miss these other fun ice cream activities for kids!

10 Kids Books about Ice Cream

Ice Pop Patterns Printable Pack - Look! We're Learning!

Ice Cream Printable Pack - Look! We're Learning!

Plus, get more ideas for summer on my Summer Activities for Kids board on Pinterest!

Free Ice Cream Unit Study Resources

This post is part of the free Ice Cream Unit Study hop! Get more ideas for learning about ice cream from these great bloggers!

Kids in the Kitchen: Mini Ice Cream Cakes from Crafty Mama in ME

Ice Cream Recipes for Kids from Look! We’re Learning!

Ice Cream Books for Kids from The Jenny Evolution

Ice Cream Color Match from Schooling A Monkey

Ice Cream Trails Around The World from FrogMom

Ice Cream Word Families from Homeschool Preschool

Ice Cream Art from CraftCreateCalm


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Books about Turtles for Kids

June 28, 2016 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

A couple of weeks ago, we shared a Turtles Unit Study. So I thought I’d keep the fun going with a list of fun books about turtles for kids that you and your little ones will love reading together!

Naturally, any booklist about turtles has to include little Franklin. 🙂 But there are also a few contemporary classics and some non-fiction selections in the list too! If I missed any of your favorites, let me know in the comments!

Books about Turtles for Kids

Books about Turtles for Kids

  1. Franklin in the Dark by Paulette Bourgeois
  2. Old Turtle by Douglas Wood
  3. Why Do Sea Turtles Look Like They are Crying? (The Book of Why) by Jennifer Shand
  4. Look Out for Turtles! by Melvin Berger
  5. National Geographic Readers: Turtles by Laura Marsh
  6. Good Night Little Turtle by David Cunliffe
  7. How the Turtle Got Its Shell by Justine Fontes
  8. Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! by April Pulley Sayre
  9. Turtles by Jodi Huelin
  10. Turtle Time: A Children’s Photo Story about Flatback Sea Turtles by Dr. Dale Michael Cotton
  11. The Turtle in His Shell by Mr. Bryan Waytula
  12. Turtles and Tortoises: What’s the Difference? by Lisa M. Herrington
  13. National Geographic Readers: Sea Turtles by Laura Marsh
  14. Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond by Cathryn Falwell
  15. One Tiny Turtle: Read and Wonder by Nicola Davies

Turtle Books for Kids

Learn more about turtles for kids with our Turtles Unit Study!

Turtles Unit Study

Plus, get our Tiny Turtles Prewriting Pack – free!

Tiny Turtles Prewriting Pack

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25 of The Best Beach Books for Kids

June 10, 2016 by Selena Robinson 5 Comments

The Best Beach Books for Kids

Summer’s here and we’re getting into a “beachy” frame of mind around here.

I’m from Florida and I absolutely adore the beach, so for this book roundup, I decided to feature the best beach books for kids!

There are 25 books about the beach for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-aged kids to look at, read, and enjoy.

25 Awesome Beach Books for Kids

What I love about these books is that they focus on the beach itself, not just stories that take place there.

So, if you’re doing a beach unit soon, these are excellent reading choices!

Read on to see the full list. And, keep reading to pick up a fun beach themed counting resource too!

If these are a hit, check out some other summer reads, including some cool ice cream books for kids!

Share some of these lovely beach books for kids this summer!

25 of the Best Beach Books for Kids

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Whether you live near the shore or not, the beach is a wonderful theme for early learners.

There are so many animals that live near the beach to learn about.

Plus, we get to find out about incredible scientific principles such as buoyancy, erosion, and evaporation.

There are also plenty of beach crafts for kids and beach-y treats to make. Take a look at some of our favorite beach crafts for some inspiration!

Fun Beach Books for Kids to Read

25 of The Best Beach Books for Kids

Share some of these lovely and fun beach books for kids during read aloud time this summer!

1

At the Beach by Anne Rockwell

2

Beach by Elisha Cooper

3

Hello Ocean by Pam Muñoz Ryan

4

Beach Day by Karen Roosa

5

Curious George Goes to the Beach by Margret & H.A. Rey

6

Hide and Seek Harry at the Beach by Kenny Harrison

7

Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach by James Dean

8

If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don't! by Elise Parsley

9

Llama Llama Sand and Sun by Anna Dewdley

10

A Day at the Seashore by Kathryn Jackson

11

Fancy Nancy: Sand Castles and Sand Palaces by Jane O'Connor

12

How Will We Get to the Beach? by Brigitte Luciani

13

Duck & Goose Go to the Beach by Tad Hills

14

Beach Baby by Laurie Elmquist

15

On My Beach by Sara Gillingham

16

Beach Bugs: A Sunny Pop-up Book by David A. Carter

17

Ladybug Girl at the Beach by David Soman

18

Daniel's Day at the Beach (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) by Becky Friedman

19

Biscuit's First Beach Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

20

Clam-I-Am!: All About the Beach by Tish Rabe

21

Daisy Dawson at the Beach by Steve Voake

22

Beach House by Deana Caswell

23

A Beach Tail by Karen Lynn Williams

24

Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt

25

Hum and Swish by Matt Myers

Printable Beach Ball Counting Cards

Add even more beach learning fun to your beach theme with these printable beach ball counting to ten cards!

Printable Beach Ball Counting Flashcards

These feature beach balls in groups of one to ten with number words underneath.

There are also a set of cards with blank spaces for attaching number word labels.

Beach Ball Counting to Ten Cards

Perfect for early math centers!

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Did you enjoy these beach books for kids? Don’t miss these other beach ideas to share!

Try some of these easy and fun prek beach crafts with early learners this summer!
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Share a fun and easy summer craft with the kids when you make this easy coffee filter crab craft! Perfect for summer afternoon crafting!

This post is part of the Beach Unit Study blog hop! Check out more awesome beach posts below!

Beach Unit Study Resources
  • Beach Letter Find Printables from 3 Boys and a Dog
  • Ocean Books for Kids from The Jenny Evolution
  • Songs About The Beach from Tales of Education at Home
  • 5 Ways to Learn at the Beach from The Usual Mayhem
  • Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable from CraftCreateCalm
  • “At the Beach” Emergent Reader from The Letters of Literacy
  • Sand Pail and Shovel Alphabet Match from The Kindergarten Connection
  • Beach Letter Dot Printables from Living Life and Learning.com
  • Colorful Sand Paintings from Schooling a Monkey
  • Sand Science Experiment from iGameMom
  • 15 Things to Do at the Beach with Kids from FrogMom
  • Easy Egg Carton Sea Creatures from Homeschool Preschool
  • Beach Mystery Bag from Bambini Travel
  • Printable Beach Bingo Cards from Year Round Homeschooling
  • Beach Pail 1-20 Number Recognition from Something 2 Offer

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Fun Frog Books for Preschool

May 13, 2016 by Selena Robinson 13 Comments

Are you planning a frog homeschool unit study for your kids soon? Be sure to add in reading! And this roundup of fun frog books for preschool is awesome for helping little learners practice reading skills, learn about frogs, and have fun at the same time!

I’m also sharing lots of frog unit study resources from my fellow bloggers that are perfect for rounding out a frog unit! Read on to grab them!

Fun Frog Books for Preschoolers @ Look! We're Learning!

Fun Frog Books for Preschool

  1. Frog on a Log by Kes Gray
  2. The Icky Sticky Frog by Dawn Bentley
  3. Leap, Frog, Leap! by Douglas Florian
  4. Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel
  5. Growing Frogs: Read and Wonder by Vivian French
  6. Hoppity Frog: A Slide and Seek Book by Emma Parrish
  7. Freddy the Frogcaster by Janice Dean
  8. Five Little Speckled Frogs by Nikki Smith
  9. Frog and Fly by Jeff Mack
  10. Jump, Frog, Jump! by Robert Kalan
  11. Frogs by Gail Gibbons
  12. Frogs and Toads and Tadpoles, Too! by Allan Fowler
  13. A Frog’s Life by Dona Rice
  14. A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson
  15. Frogs by Nic Bishop
  16. Frog or Toad: How Do You Know? By Melissa Stewart
  17. From Tadpole to Frog by Wendy Pfeffer
  18. Frog by Susan Cooper

Frog Books for Preschoolers @ Look! We're Learning!

Want more froggy fun? Check out the other frog-themed unit study resources from my fellow bloggers!

Frog Unit Study Resources

Find the Letter F is for Frogs from 3 Boys and a Dog

Frog Life Cycle Free Printables from Natural Beach Living

Frog Books for Preschool from Look! We’re Learning!

Frog Anatomy Worksheets from Living Life and Learning

Frog Hop Activity from CraftCreateCalm

Make a Fun Handprint and Footprint Tissue Paper Frog from Crafty Mama in ME

Free Resources for Frog Life Cycle from Something 2 Offer

5 Easy Frog Exercise Moves for Kids from FrogMom

Children’s Books Featuring Frogs from The Jenny Evolution

Frogs of the Rainforest from Tales of Education at Home

Frog Theme Color Words Book {free printable} from Books and Giggles

Recycled K Cup Frog Craft and Skip Counting Activity from Artsy Momma

Frog Life Cycle for Kids {Printable Set} from The Natural Homeschool

Lots of Learning and Fun with Frogs Sensory Bin from Living Montessori Now

Frog Race Graphing Game from Simple Fun for Kids

Poison Frog activity from Schooling a Monkey

Non-fiction Frog Emergent Readers from Royal Baloo

Interactive Frog Life Cycle App for Kids from iGameMom

Frog Writing Prompts from The Usual Mayhem

Get more unit study study ideas from my Unit Studies board on Pinterest!


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