All you need is Books.
Using books as a center for all instruction and play.
Book Inspired Crafts, Arts, Activities
Using Books as a base, check out these ideas for various Inquiry, Exploration, STEM, and fun projects!
RWR Book Club
From voting on our faves of the year, to duking it out over the most controversial reads, join in the conversation.
Literacy Based Music Teaching
Lesson Plans and Articles for Parents and teachers to support musical skill building and exploration using picture books as an anchor. No previous experience necessary.
Early Literacy
Quick Guides on different aspects of early literacy, how to choose the right books, how to support your child at home!
River’s Recipes
Want to make one of the delicious dishes featured in our posts? Find the recipes here!
Bookstagram in the 6ix
Find out what is happening in Toronto, Best Bookstores, Local Book launches, everything a Bibliophile needs to know about living in the 6ix.
“Books are a uniquely portable Magic.”
Stephen king
Check out our instagram page @ReadWithRiver to keep up with our daily book adventures!
Love bookish play? Check out our community account @BringBooksAlive for plenty of ideas for early childhood play with books.
About Us
Alessandra is a teacher in Toronto, specializing in early music and Kindergarten.
