Pinterest Picks: Best Boards for Children’s Books and Reading
by Melissa Taylor
I don’t know about you but everything I’ve learned, I’ve learned on Pinterest. (At least that’s what my kids think.)
And it’s mostly true.
Honestly, Pinterest is like a parent paradise. It’s where we can get heaps of parenting advice, recipes, kid activities, and education resources, especially for reading and books. (You can follow me on Pinterest here to see what I pin.)
We’ve found 12 awe-mazing Pinterest boards — covering everything from book recommendations to reading activities to adorable book nooks — guaranteed to spark and idea or two!
Book Recommendations
Martha Malysz | Elementary Chapter Books
This pinner has a huge collection of chapter book recommendations, including early grade to middle grade selections, books for boys and girls, and read-aloud favorites.
MissMegan | Nonfiction Books
Find books on time, books filled with jokes, cookbooks, sports books, even a book called President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath on this board that specializes in nonfiction book recommendations. True story.
What Do We Do All Day? | Middle Grade Fiction & Nonfiction
Get lots of reading ideas from this incredible board filled with book suggestions for the upper elementary crowd (kids ages 8–12 or thereabouts). Most pins on this board also include a short review or synopsis of the book.
Reading Inspiration
Michaela Almeida | Reading Resources for Parents
I love this board. It has tons of information to help parents understand how to help their growing readers.
Mia Gittlen | Reading Inspiration
This board is a bookworm’s delight — filled with inspiration, humor, wonderful quotes, and unique gifts.
Penguin Books USA | Authors Say It Best
Authors do indeed say it best, especially when they write about the meaning of reading, books, or words. You’ll find some of their best lines on this board.
Reading Spaces
My Little Bookcase | Book Nooks for Kids
Book nooks come in all shapes and sizes. Peruse this colorful board of ideas and get inspired to create a kids’ book nook of your own.
Clearwater Public Library System | Clever Storage Solutions
From shelves to staircases, you’ll find hundreds of innovative book storage ideas on this unique board.
Reading Activities
PragmaticMom | Activities for Younger Readers
Pragmatic Mom shares fun reading activities for early elementary kids to do at home or during kids’ book club meetings.
This Reading Mama | Activities for Slightly Older Readers
Reading teacher and parent, Becky Spence, who blogs at This Reading Mama, shares reading tips, phonics activities, and chapter book suggestions.
What My Kids Read | More Fun with Their Favorite Chapter Books
From cookies to crafts to puzzles, discover interactive book activities for popular chapter books such as Harry Potter, Charlotte’s Web, and The Penderwicks.
Rachel Lynette | Activities for Grades 3–6
Teachers and homeschoolers will want to check out this board of over 10,000 activities and ideas for kids ages 8 to 11.