AT HOME WITH NORBERT
INTRODUCTION
From Norbert’s home to your home—
At Home with Norbert is a webpage for the young and the young at heart that includes free enjoyable project ideas, videos and inspiration. This page will be updated weekly with new things that will be announced on Norbert’s social media.
We invite you to watch the introduction video to learn more about this kind-hearted initiative. Thank you for being a part of the Norberthood.
“When you show kindness and follow your heart, there is no knowing where it might lead or what a difference it might make for others.” - Norbert
Turn up the volume to hear the video!
Please note: Children’s projects should be done with adult supervision.
PROJECT 1
DRAW A COMIC: WHAT GOOD THINGS AM I DOING TODAY?
Many people are spending a lot of time at home these days. Norbert is, too. What good things are you doing? How can you draw a cartoon about it? Here is a sample cartoon showing good things that Norbert is doing today.
What You Need:
Paper, any kind or size is fine
Pencil, crayons, markers or colored pencils
CLICK HERE to download the free PDF with the full project details
PROJECT 2
STORY TIME VIDEO WITH NORBERT
Watch Norbert’s Story Time video (to the left) and listen to a reading of his award-winning picture book Norbert: What Can Little Me Do? See lots of fun photos of Norbert, too! Then think about the questions in the free Story Time Project PDF at the link below.
Turn up the volume to hear the video!
Norbert: What Can Little Me Do?
Author: Julie Freyermuth Steines (Freyermuth)
Illustrator: Virginia Freyermuth
Story Time Video Narrated by: Virginia Freyermuth
Video Production: Mark Steines
CLICK HERE to download the free PDF with the full project details.
PROJECT 3
WHAT IF THEY COULD TALK?
What would an animal or an object say if it could talk? In this fun project, use your imagination and draw your pet, a favorite animal, a toy, a shoe, or another object and make up a story about what it might say if it could talk. This project is inspired by Norbert’s first book, Norbert:What Can Little Me Do?, in which the author and illustrator imagined life from Norbert’s point of view.
What You Need:
Paper, any kind or size is fine
Pencil, pen, crayons, markers or colored pencils
CLICK HERE to download the free PDF with the full project details.
PROJECT 4
NORBERT & Lil BUB COLORING BOOK
In 2015, Norbert & Lil BUB were an unlikely duo with the same ultimate goal – to bring joy, inspiration, and hope to both animals and people alike. Although their magical picture book, Norbert & Lil BUB: What Can Little WE Do? is sold out, we are excited to share their adorable coloring & activity book based on the story as a free download. Like their picture book, this coloring book demonstrates that despite our differences, we can all work together as a team to create something heartfelt and magical. High-five, Norbert. BEST JOB BUB.
Authors: Julie Steines and Mike Bridavsky
Illustrator: Virginia K. Freyermuth
CLICK HERE to download your free Norbert & Lil BUB Coloring Book!
PROJECT 5
LITTLE DEEDS OF KINDNESS
“YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE BIG TO MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.” - NORBERT
In the 1800’s, Julia A. Carney wrote a poem about the power of “Little deeds of kindness, Little acts of love.” Norbert, who is only 7” tall and just 3 ½ pounds, also believes that little things can make a difference. He has been thinking of how you could do a small deed of kindness from your home that could make someone happy. This project idea is about saying thank you.
Think about this question: Can you remember a simple act of kindness that somebody did for you?
CLICK HERE to download the free PDF with the full project details.
PROJECT 6
NORBERT WORD SEARCH
Print Norbert’s Word Search and circle the words of Things To Do at Home. Good Luck!
PROJECT 7
NORBERT’S SPRING THINGS CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Let's celebrate spring with Norbert's "Spring Things" Crossword Puzzle. Print the PDF and solve the puzzle. The answers are on Page 2, so don't peek!
PROJECT 8
WHERE IS NORBERT?
Use your imagination and draw or collage a background around Norbert. Where is he? In a garden? In the kitchen? At the beach? At the playground? On a boat? In the back yard? In front of a castle? Print and draw as many as you like.
CLICK HERE to download the free PDF with the full project details.
PROJECT 9
NORBERT WORD SEARCH
Read the list of words about Norbert. Can you find and circle these words in the Word Search Puzzle? The words can be forwards, backwards or diagonal. Good luck!
CLICK HERE to download the free PDF with the full project details.
PROJECT 10
NORBERT FOOD TIME FUN
Norbert gets SO excited when it's time to eat! Watch the cute video for Project 10. You'll see what Norbert does in the kitchen while he's waiting for his supper to be served. Norbert especially likes turkey with green beans. He cleans his plate every time. Print the Project sheet with a space to do a drawing of your favorite foods AND a maze puzzle so you can help Norbert fins his supper. Have fun!
CLICK HERE to download the free PDF with the full project details.
PROJECT 11
NORBERT COLORING PAGE
A simple Norbert coloring page!
PROJECT 12
NORBERT FALL COLORING PAGE
An adorable, seasonal Norbert coloring page!