Rocks Rock! All About Rocks for Kids!

Introducing young learners to the wonders of rocks and minerals through read-aloud is a fantastic way to spark curiosity and foster understanding! Read-alouds are more than just storytelling—they engage students, build vocabulary, and encourage discussion about the world around them.

My Rock Collection – Digital Book About Rocks

Introduce your kindergarten and first-grade students to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals with this engaging digital e-book! Perfect for read-aloud sessions or shared reading lessons, this digital book brings the basics of geology to life with colourful pictures, simple language, and fun facts tailored for young learners.

Students will explore the world of rocks and observe their unique properties, like texture, color, and size. Each page includes kid-friendly content that makes learning about rocks and minerals easy and exciting. 

Whether used in whole-group lessons or smaller reading groups, this resource makes the perfect addition to any lesson plan on rocks and minerals. The e-book encourages students to ask questions, observe, and explore the world around them, setting the stage for further learning about the amazing world of rocks.

Download, Project, and Read!

This downloadable teaching resource is available as a Google Slides or PDF resource file. To get your new resource, click the dropdown arrow on the download button. If you are using the Google Slides version, you will be prompted to make your own copy. From there, project the slides on your screen and start playing today!

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

Even More K-1 Ways to Enter the World of Rocks!

Need more? Make sure you grab these rockin’ printables before you go!

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A poster explaining the processes that lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks.