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Kobi Yamada Book Activities for What Do You Do With an Idea, Chance, and Problem BUNDLE:
Looking for Kobi Yamada book activities for What Do You Do with an Idea, What Do You Do with a Chance, and What Do You Do with a Problem?
These literature units focus more on the concepts in the stories than on the content (though each file includes comprehension questions in list and task-card formats).
In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find growth mindset connections, journal prompts, reflection pages, and much more!
Note: Picture books are generally best for primary grades, but the concepts in these books suit any age. These units are designed to reach students beyond the average picture-book audience.
What Do You Do With an Idea by Kobi Yamada Book Activities:
This file includes activities about the following:
- Discussion questions and task cards
- What is a problem?
- Inventions
- Use a stick brainstorm
- Use a stone brainstorm
- Growth Mindset
- Journal Writing
- Your bright idea
- Changing the world
- Adjectives (craftivity)
- Imagination, creativity, and perseverance
What Do You Do With a Problem by Kobi Yamada Book Activities:
This file includes activities about the following:
- Discussion questions and task cards
- Solving problems anchor charts
- Opportunities
- Growth mindset
- Problem Patrol
- Journal Writing
- Problems create worries
- Problems on pendants
- One problem, three opportunities
- Go away worries
What Do You Do With a Chance Book Activities:
This file includes activities related to the following:
- Discussion questions and task cards
- What is a problem?
- Growth mindset vocabulary
- Vocabulary cards
- What is a risk? What is an outcome?
- Taking a chance: pros and cons
- Journal Writing
- A chance can be an opportunity
- What can be learned from taking chances?
- My extraordinary mistake
- Cootie catcher
Here are individual links for each Kobi Yamada Literature Unit:
- What Do You Do With an Idea Book Activities
- What Do You Do With a Problem Book Activities
- What Do You Do With a Chance Book Activities
- Maybe Book Activities
- Trying Book Activities
- The Candy Dish Book Activities
NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
These PDF files contain over 100 pages + Google Slides.








David P –
This was a wonderful tool for use with the books i was reading to my students. I appreciate not having to create this resource. Excellent quality!
Cynthia H –
My students really enjoyed this resource.
Lynn S –
This is a wonderful resource to these books. My students enjoy using them Easily adaptable to all skill levels.
Miss Sabres’ Superstars –
Love these!!
Sue R –
Great companion to the book
Amber Snyder –
I used this at the beginning of the year and love it so much. Thanks!
Sarah D –
I love these books and there are so many activities to go along with each book! Amazing resource that I use every year!
Trena M –
These books are the best books and the resource was wonderful.
Cheri Ingle –
Love these books and this resource makes it even better!
Gwen M –
I love this series of books and was very happy to find these companion activities. The students really enjoyed them.
Danielle C –
Excellent resource! Thank you for creating/sharing!
Roxana J –
wonderful activities for these great books
Katherine T –
Great activities to go along with these books.
Laurie P –
This resource is amazing and works great with my library standards. The students enjoyed using it too. Thank you for the time you put into creating it.
Carrie Fairbairn –
Fantastic resource. Easy to use. Thanks for making my life easier!
Hannah W. –
I love this collection of books! This book companion has been great. I love the discussion topics. Students get to use their creativity and imagination. Love the lessons of these books and these worksheets really help reinforce them!
Hummingbird Literacy –
Thank you for creating such a engaging resource for a great book!
Lauren P. –
I wanted the What Do You Do With a Problem set but decided to go with the bundle and I’m glad I did. It was a great resource.
Janell R. –
This resource worked well for my gifted class. Often my students have difficulty with feeling and how they exhibit them.
Brittany S. –
This was a great activity! I’m so glad I was able to use it in my classroom!