Absolutely No Worries Activities

 Are you reading Absolutely No Worries in your classroom? Or are you looking for fun and easy activities that tackle the subject of anxiety? I have several activities to go along with Absolutely No Worries. These activities are perfect for your classroom, library event, or home.

Story Time

Absolutely No Worries is available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats. 

Get the book here: https://astrapublishinghouse.com/product/absolutely-no-worries-9781662620041/

Get the audiobook here: https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook-author/laurel-gale/

Discussion

In the back of Absolutely No Worries, you'll find a page with tips on how kids can deal with their worries.

I've also created some discussion questions that you can download for free.

Get the discussion questions here: https://astrapublishinghouse.com/resources/absolutely-no-worries-activities/

Word Search

If you want a quick and fun vocabulary activity to go with Absolutely No Worries, you can download the word search puzzle for free.

Get the word search puzzle here: https://astrapublishinghouse.com/resources/absolutely-no-worries-activities/

Scavenger Hunt

The Absolutely No Worries scavenger hunt is easy to set up and fun to play. Simply download the free activity and print out the worksheet and images. Then hide the images and let your kids look for them.

Download the scanger hunt activity here: https://astrapublishinghouse.com/resources/absolutely-no-worries-scavenger-hunt/

Absolutely No Worries Is Out Now!

My latest picture book ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES is officially out in the world!

Now I need your help! Anything you do to support this book makes a difference. Please consider: 

-requesting it at your library 

-writing a review

-spreading the word on social media

-buying the book

Learn More or Buy ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES

STEAM Activity for Kids

Since ROBOTS DON'T MAKE YOU GO TO BED has come out, I've had the pleasure of doing a couple of STEAM events at libraries. These events start with a read aloud of the picture book. Then kids are given time to explore different stations with activities set up. Some of these stations include robot toys that kids can program. Others have art supplies so kids can draw their own robots. 

If you're looking for a STEAM activity for your classroom or library, you can do a similar activity. 

Many schools and libraries already have robotic toys. If you already have some, it makes sense to use whatever you have. If you don't have anything yet, you might want to consider investing in this, and not just for this activity. Buildable and programmable robot toys can encourage exploration in the sciences and inspire little inventors. 

Many of the toys available on the market are for the 8+ age group, but younger kids may be able to participate with guidance and supervision. There are some options for younger kids, too. Here are some that I've found:

• Thames & Kosmos Kids First Andy: The Code & Play Robot is a programmable robot for ages 4+.
• Gears! Gears! Gears! Robots in Motion is a buildable robot toy for ages 5+.
• Snap Bots are simple snap-together toys that look like robots for ages 3+.

Learn more about ROBOTS DON'T MAKE YOU GO TO BED and order your copy. 

If you're planning an activity and would like me to read ROBOTS DON'T MAKE YOU GO TO BED via Zoom, use the contact form at the bottom of the page to reach out to me. 

Robots Don't Make You Go to Bed

ROBOTS DON'T MAKE YOU GO TO BED is out now!

When Owen wins a build-a-robot kit, he assembles what he hopes will be the perfect mother. Robots don’t make you eat your breakfast. Robots don’t make you clean up your toys. And robots definitely don’t make you go to bed. But there are some things that make mothers unique, and Owen soon realizes that a robot mother can never replace the real thing. With a Tim Burton-esque art style, a die-cut and embossed cover, and a gentle moral, Robots Don’t Make You Go to Bed is perfect for aspiring inventors and anyone with a mother.

I'm grateful to my publisher, Familius, for making my manuscript an actual picture book. I'm also grateful to Susanna Covelli, the talented illustrator who brought my text to life. 

Get your copy!

STORY MAGIC Teacher and Library Resources

Are you reading STORY MAGIC in your classroom or book club? The STORY MAGIC Teacher Resources may help. 

The resources include:

• A writing activity based on the concept of "story magic spells"
• Other writing, research, and art activity ideas
• Discussion questions
• Reading comprehension questions
• Vocabulary questions

I hope you find these resources helpful. You can download the STORY MAGIC Teacher Resources here. 

I Have Another Book!

I’m so excited to talk about my new novel. It’s called Monster, Human, Other. I love the cover.

Here's a bit about it:

Wren is human. Isaac is not. Having switched places at birth, they now live with each other’s families. Growing up among a different species is difficult—for Isaac, who has to keep many secrets, and for Wren, who is teased for her lousy human senses. They’re told it’s necessary, though. The exchange is the first step in an ambassador program meant to ensure peace.

But not everyone wants peace. There are creatures that live deep underground, coming up to the surface to feed. They have a plan to stir up trouble, and so far, it’s working. In the end, it’s up to Wren and Isaac to prevent a looming war and to save both their kinds.

The book is recommended for children ages 8 to 12, but I officially give permission to older people to read it, too. 

You can order it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local bookstore.

Dead Boy Is Out Now!

Dead Boy, my debut children's novel, is available now. 

Praise for Dead Boy:

"Gale takes readers on a dark and surprisingly funny journey.... A great recommendation to middle grade fans of dark humor." –School Library Journal

"A stinky, creepy tale for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider." –Kirkus Reviews


Get a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local bookstore. It's recommended for ages 8 through 12.