Strega Nona's Harvest Book Companion

Bring the beloved world of Tomie dePaola into your classroom or homeschool room with this engaging, low-prep Strega Nona's Harvest Book Companion! Designed specifically for early elementary learners, this resource bridges the gap between classic literature and foundational literacy skills.

What’s Included:

• Comprehensive Teacher Guide: Step-by-step lesson pacing, suggested read-aloud stopping points, and clear modeling prompts.
• Vocabulary Builder Cards: Kid-friendly, relatable definitions for key story words (harvest, compost, bountiful, unruly) paired with beautiful watercolor visuals.
• Story Elements & Comprehension: Hands-on activities exploring characters, settings, problems, and solutions.
• Sequencing & Plot Practice: Cut-and-paste sorting sheets for retelling the story in order (beginning, middle, and end).
• Grammar Connection: A targeted Nouns vs. Verbs picture identification activity featuring familiar book-themed concepts.
• Creative Writing Prompts: Engaging differentiated writing sheets inviting students to design and write about their own dream gardens.

Built to Fit Your Classroom, On Your Terms

• Need a quick activity? Run a succinct, high-impact 15 to 20-minute session using Strega Nona's Harvest.
• Need a deep dive? Expand it into a comprehensive, full one-hour reading comprehension lesson that builds critical thinking.

Why Educators Love It

• Zero Prep: Just grab the book and go.
• Standards-Aligned: Seamlessly integrate literacy skills and text-based questions without sacrificing character growth.
• Real Results: Equip your students with practical strategies for resilience so they can bounce back when things don't go their way—giving you back your peaceful classroom.

Grab your copy today and take back your planning time!



*Please note: this fall book companion is created to use in conjunction with the book Strega Nona's Harvest, but is not affiliated with Strega Nona's Harvest, it's author or publisher. You will need a copy of the book to teach these activities.