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Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 2d

Check out how these educators are using Novel Effect in their celebrations for #HispanicHeritageMonth! How are you celebrating?! Snap a pic and tag us so we can share the inspo! 📸

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 4d

🏚️ Print, cut, & fold the haunted houses to build your own B-ook Boulevard! With each story you read using Novel Effect soundscapes, add the mini book cover to your village and watch it grow eerier all month long! 👻📚 Conjure up yours here!: links.noveleffect.com/go/AjScvpYv #halloweenreadalouds

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 5d

We l🟠ve seeing how educators made their mark on Dot Day with Novel Effect! 🟠 🎶 How did you celebrate? Snap a pic and tag us to spread read-aloud inspo! #InternationalDotDay #DotDay

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 9d

We love all the creative ways educators are bringing our printable bulletin board to life! 🍂 Haven’t raked yours in yet? Grab it here: links.noveleffect.com/go/DpR9eeiA

📸 Share your Novel Effect moments! Snap a pic and tag us to spread read-aloud inspo!

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 10d

🎃 Track your Falloween read-alouds with our 3D B-ook Boulevard! As you enjoy each story (with spooky Novel Effect soundscapes, of course 👻), add the mini book covers to your display and watch your haunted B-ook Boulevard come alive! Grab yours here!: links.noveleffect.com/go/AjScvpYv

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 12d

Hear Rocio’s journey adjusting to life in the U.S. come alive with Novel Effect 🎶 Bring With Lots of Love into your classroom and explore our full Hispanic Heritage Month collection for more soundscapes, activities, and ways to celebrate: links.noveleffect.com/go/nnX2w2Lq #HispanicHeritageMonth

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 16d

Track eerie-sistible fall reads with our newest bulletin board tracker! Make each story come alive with Novel Effect soundscapes, then add the titles to your spooky shelves. Find this download in the Novel Effect activity plan for 'Poultrygeist' before it vanishes: links.noveleffect.com/go/6Hh7mKdD

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Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 18d

Celebrate the season with cozy soundscapes, festive activities, and stories that bring your fall reads to life.🍁 🍂 Find soundscapes and activities for fall favorites all season long in the Novel Effect app!

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 19d

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Gustavo 👻✨ Read in English or Spanish with immersive soundscapes🎶 Then let students make papel picado banners to keep the fiesta going 🎉 Explore our full Hispanic Heritage Month collection for even more celebratory soundscapes: links.noveleffect.com/go/nnX2w2Lq

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 23d

Caught red-handed… we can’t stop brewing up even MORE fall soundscapes! 🍂 Which titles should join the lineup? Are you team brand-new reads or nostalgic throwbacks? #readalouds #picturebooks #fallreads

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Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 25d

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories of love, tradition, and identity - brought to life with soundscapes that echo culture and community. 🌟 Find these soundscapes (and activities ) in the Novel Effect app! #HispanicHeritageMonth

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 26d

When the leaves change, so can your bulletin board. ✨🍂 Rake in this fresh fall set inside the Novel Effect mobile OR web app. Find this fall download in the activity plan for The Very Last Leaf!

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · 29d

Make your mark this #DotDay 🟠✨ Interactive read-aloud + printables = Monday's lesson plans covered! Find all of these creative activities + the soundscape for The Dot in your Novel Effect app to use next week!

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Sep 9

Celebrate #DotDay with Novel Effect! 🟠 Spark creativity and encourage risk-taking with an interactive soundscape for The Dot by @peterhreynolds.bsky.social ! Then, keep the inspiration going with our Dot Day printables - ready for you inside the Novel Effect app. How will you celebrate?!

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Steve Wilder Blumenthal @steveblu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks so much for having me on for this project @noveleffect.bsky.social !!

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌳 Experience This Very Tree in a whole new way. @steveblu.bsky.social captured authentic sounds from NYC, the 9/11 Memorial & the Survivor Tree itself - bringing this story of resilience to life. Read it with Novel Effect this September for a powerful, immersive way to honor hope and remembrance.

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Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌳 Experience This Very Tree in a whole new way. @steveblu.bsky.social captured authentic sounds from NYC, the 9/11 Memorial & the Survivor Tree itself - bringing this story of resilience to life. Read it with Novel Effect this September for a powerful, immersive way to honor hope and remembrance.

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Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Aug 24

🚨EEK run because new book buddies are out at Kohls AND they have soundscapes on Novel Effect to bring the stories to life! 🎶📚 Reshare to spread the word!! #bookbuddies

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Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨Now read with Novel Effect soundscapes on your LAPTOP or SMARTBOARD! Try it out today: app.noveleffect.com We can't wait to hear what you think! 🫶

#backtoschool #backtoschool2025 #readalouds

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Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Aug 11

It's time to download your Back to School printables! Pair your favorite Novel Effect soundscapes with our printable crafts and activities - perfect for the first few weeks of school! Consider your lesson plans DONE and bulletin boards DECORATED! 🎉

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Aug 8

WIN 1 Year of Novel Effect + our Back to School goodies below📚 🎶

✨ Follow us!
✨ Tag a friend and comment your favorite book from the Food Group series!
✨ Reshare for an extra entry!

Not affiliated with BlueSky. Giveaway ends 8/15. Happy reading! 💙🫶🏻

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Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Aug 8

#backtoschool #backtoschool2025 #backtoschoolbooks #teachertips #edtech #mediaspecialists

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Aug 8

Join our FREE Back-to-School Webinar on Aug 19 at 7pm ET! 💛 We’re sharing our favorite read-alouds, activities, and strategies to build emotional literacy from day one. Save your spot: streamyard.com/watch/YB3wBU...

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Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Aug 1

Love it!! Would love to hear your thoughts 🫶🏻💙

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Aug 1

WIN 1 Year of Novel Effect + our Back to School goodie bag 📚 🎶

✨ Follow us!
✨ Tag a friend and comment your favorite picture book from childhood.
✨ Reshare for an extra entry!

Not affiliated with X
Bluesky. Giveaway ends 8/6. Happy reading! 💙🫶🏻

Novel Effect @noveleffect.bsky.social · Jul 12

Happy summer reading! These iconic books are FREE to read-aloud all month long.

Which book are you plucking off the shelf? 🤩