Oh, the weather outside is frightful … but indoor recess can be both fun and productive! Foster creativity and learning with ideas from TeachingBooks that will engage your readers.
Explore Activities
- Digital Escape Rooms: Build problem-solving and teamwork skills with themed digital escape rooms.
- Storytime Activity Kits: Pair stories with crafts, games, and discussions to deepen connections to the book.
Listen to a Story
- Dive into complete book readings.
- Discover Sora Collections.
- Engage with Vooks animated storybooks.
Host a Dance Party
- Loud Mouse Sing-along: Build excitement with this interactive story.
- Mysterious Thelonious: Enjoy jazzy rhythms and storytelling magic.
- Simple Gifts: Slow things down with a calming dance to this classic tune, perfect for ending recess on a peaceful note.
Play Puzzles & Games
- Jigsaw puzzles: Use book cover images for an educational twist. Students can work solo or in teams to put together puzzles.
- Word finds: Create custom word searches with vocabulary from recent reading materials.
- Concentration: Challenge memory skills with matching games inspired by favorite stories.
Students will stay engaged and energized despite the weather outside. Embrace the opportunity to turn recess into an enriching experience!
What’s working for you?
We’d love to hear how you’re using TeachingBooks resources in your classrooms and libraries! Leave your ideas in a comment below.
Leave a Reply