How to Host a Bentley and the Crew Day at Your School or Library
Themed reading days are some of my favorite memories from school visits. Here’s a simple plan to host your own Bentley and the Crew Day, whether I’m there in person or not!
Morning: Read-aloud kickoff
Start with one of the Bentley books. Bentley’s Fantabulous Idea is a wonderful first pick because it introduces the whole Crew. Read it once for the story, then again as a hidden predator hunt.
Mid-morning: Centers
- Word search and word scramble station
- Maze and patterns station
- Tracing station for numbers and words
- Hidden object hunt station with the book
Our printable activity packs have all of these ready to print, with answer keys for easy checking.
After lunch: Create and share
Kids design their own Crew member. What’s their name? What’s their special talent? Display them on a “Join the Crew” bulletin board.
Afternoon: Mismatched sock celebration
Bentley’s World is all about being wonderfully you, so invite everyone to wear mismatched socks. It’s silly, inclusive and costs nothing.
Wrap-up: Take-home fun
Send home a coloring page and a note inviting families to join Bentley’s Dogtourage for free printables.
Want an author visit, a classroom pack or signed books for your event? Learn more on our Host a Bentley and the Crew Day page. Let’s make reading the best part of the day!
