Grades
PreK - 3
10 Books to Teach About Paying Attention and Following Directions
These favorite titles show students how to pay attention, listen to others, and follow directions in and outside of school.
Teaching children how to pay attention and follow directions isn't always easy. Use the books in this list to help children learn these important skills—all while building their literacy foundation. This can be especially helpful for students entering kindergarten.
Students will giggle along with oh-so-relatable stories like How Do Dinosaurs Show Good Manners? and Dog on a Frog?. Along the way, they'll learn important lessons about listening, being respectful, and following directions in and out of the classroom.
Shop children's books about listening and following directions below!
(If you’re stocking up on books for your classroom, be sure to also check out Books About Social-Emotional Learning and 100 Books Under $10 That Build Character.)
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save to wishlistRich with signature rhyming text and unforgettable illustrations, Pig, the greediest pug alive, and his friend, Trevor, will have kids rolling with laughter.
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save to wishlistIt's bedtime for the little red chicken, and Papa starts reading her a story, but she can't help herself. As soon as the story gets going, out jumps the little red chicken, right into the story, saving characters from danger and ending the story early.
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save to wishlistThe bus driver is leaving for a little while and has one simple request: Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! It won't be easy; this bird is pushy. And he can be very persuasive.
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save to wishlistDavid's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble, and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader.
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save to wishlistIn this hilarious sequel to Frog on a Log?, frog decides that he does not want to sit on a log, and he definitely does not want a dog to sit on a frog! So he changes the rules. Now, dogs sit on logs, and cats sit on gnats! But what will frog decide to sit on now?
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save to wishlistLilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions.
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save to wishlistWith a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark, and to follow where it takes us.
