Biscuit the Dog Book Crafts & School Activity Ideas Kids Will Love
If you’re raising little readers, chances are you’ve come across Biscuit the Dog. This lovable, curious puppy has been winning the hearts of preschoolers and early readers for decades. Written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Pat Schories, the Biscuit series is filled with short, sweet stories perfect for children just beginning their reading journey.
In my house, Biscuit books have been a favorite bedtime choice for years. But when I went searching online for Biscuit the Dog craft ideas to go along with our reading, I was surprised at how little there was available. That’s why I decided to round up my own collection of Biscuit-inspired crafts and activities. I even designed a free handprint craft printable just for my readers, so you can enjoy a fun keepsake activity with your kids too!
Whether you’re a parent, a preschool teacher, or a homeschooler, I hope this list helps you bring the magic of Biscuit into your classroom or home.
Why Biscuit the Dog Books Are Great for Kids
Before we jump into crafts and activities, let’s talk about why Biscuit the Dog has been such a timeless series for families.
Perfect for Early Readers
Biscuit books use simple sight words and repetitive phrasing, which makes them accessible for beginning readers. Children can follow along easily, gain confidence, and even start reading independently.
- Meet Biscuit
- Goodnight, Biscuit
- Biscuit's Birthday
- My First I can Read: Biscuit
- Bathtime for Biscuit
- Biscuit and the Baby
- Biscuit's Frist Beach Day
- Biscuit's Day at the Farm
- Biscuit and the Great Fall Day
- Biscuit Goes Camping
Engaging Illustrations
Pat Schories’ gentle and warm illustrations help children follow the story without relying entirely on text. Visual storytelling is crucial for young learners, especially in pre-K and kindergarten.
Relatable Themes
From bedtime routines to visiting the library or celebrating holidays, each Biscuit story covers everyday experiences that children can relate to, making reading feel personal and comforting.
Character Connection
Kids love dogs, and Biscuit’s playful, curious nature mirrors the way many preschoolers approach the world. That connection keeps children coming back to the stories again and again.
Biscuit the Dog Crafts for Kids
When I realized there weren’t many Biscuit crafts online, I knew it was time to get creative and pull together ideas that both teachers and parents could actually use. Here are some of my favorites:
1. Biscuit Handprint Craft (Free Printable!)
One of the best ways to capture memories with little ones is through handprint crafts. That’s why I designed a free Biscuit handprint craft printable for my readers. Kids can turn their handprint into Biscuit, making it a sweet keepsake for parents and a fun activity after reading time. You can download it right here on my blog!
Materials: Paper plate, brown paint or crayon, googly eyes, construction paper for ears, glue.
Instructions: Have children color or paint the plate brown. Cut out floppy ears from construction paper and glue them to the sides. Add googly eyes and a black marker nose. Now your child has their very own Biscuit face!
3. Bone-Shaped Bookmark
Materials: White cardstock, scissors, crayons or markers, optional laminator.
Instructions: Cut out a large bone shape and let kids decorate it with Biscuit paw prints or their name. Laminate for durability. Perfect for keeping track of their favorite Biscuit story. Or a hug a book biscuit bookmark.
4. Dog Collar Craft
Materials: Sentence strip or construction paper, stickers, markers, and aluminum foil for a tag.
Instructions: Help kids design a collar like Biscuit’s, then write "Biscuit" on the foil tag. They can wear it or keep it with their book.
5. Puppy Paw Print Painting
Materials: Washable paint, sponge cut into paw print shapes, paper.
Instructions: Dip the sponge into paint and stamp paw prints across the page. Kids can recreate Biscuit’s adventures by making a "trail" of paw prints.
Biscuit the Dog Activities for School or Storytime
Teachers and parents love using Biscuit stories in the classroom because they naturally tie into early literacy skills. Here are a few engaging Biscuit the Dog activities for school:
Sight Word Hunt
Choose a Biscuit book and highlight common sight words like "Biscuit", "woof", "no", or "yes". Have students find and circle these words as you read together. Print this free list on cardstock, cut out, and have a word hunt around the room.
Retelling with Puppets
Create simple Biscuit stick puppets and encourage kids to retell the story in their own words. This builds comprehension and sequencing skills. Or purchase this stuffed animal Biscuit.
Yes/No Sorting Game
Since Biscuit often hears "Yes, Biscuit!" or "No, Biscuit!" create a sorting game where kids place pictures of actions into the "yes" or "no" category (example: Biscuit eating dinner = yes, Biscuit spilling water = no).
Biscuit Adventure Writing Prompt
For older preschoolers or early elementary students, ask: "What adventure should Biscuit go on next?" Let them draw a picture and dictate or write a few sentences.
Making Reading Fun with Biscuit
The beauty of Biscuit books is that they make reading approachable, fun, and memorable. By pairing the stories with Biscuit crafts and activities, you can reinforce literacy skills, encourage creativity, and build a stronger love of reading at home or in the classroom.
When I couldn’t find much online for Biscuit the Dog craft ideas, I knew other parents and teachers were probably in the same boat. That’s why I put this list together and created a free printable to make it easier for you to enjoy the books beyond story time.
Whether you’re a parent looking for rainy day activities, a teacher planning for story time, or a homeschool parent building a unit study, Biscuit is the perfect pup to inspire learning.
So, the next time your little one asks for a bedtime story, grab a Biscuit the Dog book, and don’t forget to download the free handprint craft printable for some extra fun the next day. Because reading with Biscuit isn’t just about stories, it’s about making joyful memories together.
✅ Biscuit the Dog crafts
✅ School activities with Biscuit
✅ Why Biscuit books are perfect for early readers
✅ Free Biscuit handprint craft printable
All of these make the Biscuit series a must-have for every young reader’s bookshelf.
✨ Free Biscuit Handprint Craft Printable! ✨
I know how hard it can be to come up with fun book-themed crafts (especially since I couldn’t find many Biscuit ones myself!), so I created this free handprint craft printable just for you. Inspired by this dog Glued to My Crafts idea. It’s an easy, mess-free activity that turns your child’s handprint into their very own Biscuit keepsake. Perfect for story time, classroom projects, or just a rainy day at home. Print Biscuit's head and have the child color yellow. Print the image at the link below on car stock. Paint the child's hand yellow and apply to paper making sure thumb is to side so it looks like a tail. Cut out and paste head to the other end.
👉 [Download your free Biscuit handprint craft here!]
Don't forget to print Biscuit head to color!
Written by Diana Chastain from Nanny to Mommy
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