(Click on the title to download the lesson plan) 

Listed below are songs and stories for which activities have been written. They are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. If you do not have software on your machine for reading PDF files click here to download a free version. 

Ideas for Writing Stories with Your Class: Bill describes the thought process involved in writing (and motivating others to write) good stories.  

Storytelling Activities: More ideas on getting students' creative juices flowing. 

Tips For Storytellers: Bill describes tips and techniques to make anyone a better storyteller.  

Bibliography: Bill's list of favorite writing resources. Also be sure to go to our "Links" page. 

Fun Bill Harley Activities 1: recommended for grades K-2 

Fun Bill Harley Activities 2: recommended for grades 3-5 

Fun Bill Harley Activities 3: recommended for grades 6-8

Print and Play Activities: pictures, puzzles and word searches based on Bill Harley songs and stories 

Resources for Toad Lovers and Vernal Pool Savers: http://www.billharley.com/NightoftheSpadefootToads.htm

We've developed a webpage with links to a few places where you can learn more about Spadefoot Toads (did you know there were seven different types in the US?) as well as websites about vernal pools, books that Bill highly recommends and we're asking for feedback, so we'll share any project your class did after you read Night of the Spadefoot Toads.  

*If we post one of your suggestions on the website, we'll send you a free recording! Wow, what a deal! Click here to send us a lesson plan you've developed.