“My Mouth Is A Volcano” by Julia Cook is a classroom favorite. It follows Louis, a boy who blurts out his thoughts instead of waiting his turn. Kids see themselves in him right away, and that makes these My Mouth is a Volcano activities a natural fit for lessons on listening and self-control.
What’s Inside This Roundup
Below you’ll find 8 My Mouth is a Volcano activities and crafts to pair with the book. They include worksheets, a flip book, an anchor chart, and hands-on crafts. Most are built for kindergarten through 2nd grade, though several can be adapted for older students too.
Why This Book Works So Well
Louis learns to control his “volcano” and think before he speaks. So these activities double as social-emotional learning tools. Use them for role-play, a writing prompt, or a quick class discussion. Each one reinforces the same lesson: raise your hand, and wait your turn.
Free and Paid Resources
Some of these My Mouth is a Volcano activities are free. Others are low-cost downloads from Teachers Pay Teachers. We’ve listed the creator for each one below, so you always know where a resource comes from.
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#1 My Mouth is a Volcano – Activities This highly engaging activity, based on Julia Cook’s “My Mouth is a Volcano,” is sure to be a hit with your young learners.
source: Cheeky Cherubs
#2 My Mouth is a Volcano Lesson and Activities
Teach your students about respect through the read aloud “My Mouth is a Volcano” by Julia Cook. This particular book focuses on why it is important to not interrupt and how to practice control before doing so.
source: The Curious Land of Teaching
#3 My Mouth is a Volcano Activity
This flip book is the perfect companion to “My Mouth is a Volcano” by Julia Cook!
source: Joyful Learning – Megan Joy
#4 My Mouth is a Volcano!
This book companion is an engaging and fun tool for nurturing important literacy skills! It is intended to be used after reading, “My Mouth is a Volcano!” by Julia Cook.
#5 My Mouth is A Volcano Activities, Experiment & Anchor Chart
“My Mouth is A Volcano” is the perfect read aloud to use anytime throughout the school year to discuss the importance of raising a quiet hand and not interrupting others!
source: Travelicious Teacher
#6 My Mouth is a Volcano!
Use this simple yet effective writing activity to teach your kiddos about being respectful and waiting for their turn to speak!
source: Laura Pattavina
#7 My Mouth is a Volcano – Craft
This product was designed to go with the story “My Mouth is a Volcano” by Julia Cook. Read the story (not included with this product) to your students, and then have them complete the craft.
source: The Speechie Lady
#8 My Mouth is a Volcano
source: Worksheet Wizard
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