October Listening Center with QR Codes

Happy October! I love this time of year…the cooler weather, the pumpkins, the beautiful leaves…if only it would last longer! A wonderful way to add some autumn cheer to your classroom is with children’s books! Add some well-loved books to your classroom library, or use this printable with QR codes for your listening center!

The printable has QR codes that take you directly to the read aloud of the book. This set contains 8 Fall Picture Books that are perfect for October!

How QR Code Cards Work

The students simply scan the QR code with a tablet and click on the link. The links for the read aloud books go to a website called SafeShare.tv, which has no ads, pop-ups, or other distractions…just a read aloud of the book! If your are using the QR codes at your school, you will need to make sure this website is not blocked by your district.

Setting up the Listening Center

To set up your listening center, just follow these simple steps:

Print on card stock paper
Laminate the cards for durability
Cut out the cards
Hole punch the cards and put them on a ring

You will need to teach your students how to use the QR codes for the listening center.

October Picture Books

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Here are the 8 books included in this set:

Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell – A a boy named Tim watches his Halloween pumpkin decompose over time. In the spring, new pumpkins grow from the seeds, showing the life cycle of a pumpkin and the cycle of nature.

Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Edward Hemmingway – Fletcher is very worried about the leaves falling off the trees! He wants to help, but when the last leaf falls, he feels like he let down a friend. Watch what happens when winter comes!

The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams – A brave old lady encounters a series of spooky surprises while walking in the dark forest…what will she find in the end?!

Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert – I love the collage photos in this book. Watch as they create a leaf man using items from nature!

Leaves by David Ezra Stein – The leaves begin to fall of the tree, which makes Bear worried! Poor bear gets very sleepy and hibernates until spring. What will he find when he wakes up?!

The Middle of Fall by Kevin Henkes – This is a simple story showcasing the beautiful things about fall.

The Pumpkin Runner by Marsha Diane Arnold – This story is based on a true story about a sheep farmer who enters a race with his dog. This endearing story will show that winning is not always the goal!

Bear Has a Story to Tell by Phillip C. Stead – This book is a gentle story about hibernation and renewal that explores themes of friendship and patience.