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By Holly Storck-Post on October 18, 2016 Leave a Comment

Picture books, though often created with prereaders in mind, offer countless opportunities for older students in upper elementary and middle school to explore writing and art and engage in discussion. I love sharing picture books with older kids, letting them take over and encouraging them to create their own stories. The three programs profiled below each use fabulous picture books that are likely already in most library collections and are sure to spark creative projects.

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Next, talk about the final book, We Found a Review: ‘Plum Crazy: Tales of a Tiger- Striped Cat’ Vol. 1 Hat. Before I had a copy on hand, I simply showed my group a picture of the cover and asked them to make predictions about what ADVERTISEMENT might happen in based on what they know from the cover and the previous story lines. After a group discussion, ask kids to illustrate and/or write their own version of the third book. They can do so by writing and illustrating multiple pages, create a comic-style storyboard, or just jot down broad ideas on a single page. After they’re done, have them share their ideas and stories with the rest of the group.

This activity was created before the publication of We Found a Hat, but could also be expanded to include all three titles. Read all three books, and then ask kids to come up with a brand new story, or just read the third book after they have completed the bookmaking activity.

Don’t Let the Pigeon…

Middle grade readers undoubtedly know the well-loved character from Mo Willems’s beginning reader books. This DIY Pigeon activity is a great way for kids to work on their persuasive arguments.

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Start by reading any of the Pigeon books aloud. Ask kids to take up the pigeon’s argument, articulating why they deserve to drive the bus, stay up late, etc. Repeat with more books, offering kids the chance to act as narrator.

Next, lead a discussion about other things the pigeon should NOT be allowed to do, taking notes on a whiteboard or piece of poster paper. Once the kids have generated a list, allow them the chance to create their own pigeon book. Choose a group topic, or let each kid illustrate a page for any of the ideas.

Something Spectacular

These three seemingly unrelated picture books get kids talking about the beauty they see in everyday life and how the ordinary can be spectacular.

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