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Ant Craft | Insect Craft and Activities
Spring is here and so are the insects! If you are studying about bugs this Spring these cute little ant crafts will be a hit with your students!This little ant will be a cute craft for your kids to create. He would look great on a Spring bulletin board or in the hallway outside of your room.It is a great Spring craft activity to add to your Spring lessons.Use this craft while learning about all of your Spring insect activities. This craft includes:Ant Craft that can be made in red or black.An
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PreK - 3rd
Be You! by Peter H Reynolds Activity Workbook: Celebrating You
Help your students realize, believe, and share with the world that they are curious, adventurous, persistent, brave, patient, kind, understanding, and so much more!Great for Reading Centers, small groups, or whole class activity! Read aloud the story "Be You!" or watch MaiStoryBooks FREE interactive read aloud video, and then encourage students to create their own *Be You* book~ their very own book about themselves and all the great things they are and can be!Inspired by Peter H. Reynold's book
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1st - 4th
Historical Fiction Genre Study and Book Report +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6
Explore the world of historical fiction with this comprehensive Historical Fiction Genre Study and Book Report. Designed for guided reading, whole group class activities, and book clubs, this resource is the perfect blend of learning and enjoyment.What’s Inside This Historical Fiction Book Study:Introduction to Historical Fiction: Discover the essentials with an informative anchor chart. Cover for Learning Materials: A cover for student materials.Engaging Quote Analysis: Spark classroom discussi
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Eleven Genre Study Book Reports Bundled CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Teach
Wishy Washy Tub Farm Craft and Class Books
In Went the Cow, Wishy Washy Wishy Washy!This is a precious farm craft when it is completed. It would make a cute companion to the book "Mrs. Wishy Washy". This craft would also make a great addition to your farm theme unit for Spring or Fall. Included with this craft:All Pattern pieces for cow, pig, duck and tub.3 Class book pages and coordinating book covers for the teacher to print. Included are cover pages for Preschool, Kindergarten and First grade.Book 1: Wishy Washy DayBook 2: "Oh Love
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PreK - 1st
Rainbow of Books Bulletin Board - Google Slides with Book Covers to Print
This is a google slides presentation, full of over 100 children's book covers to use to create a beautiful "rainbow of books" bulletin board. I have my bulletin board in my classroom library, but it really would look fabulous anywhere in a classroom or school. Perfectly sized to be printed on 8x11 paper.
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Not Grade Specific
Turkey Trouble Story Hat and Activities
Fun story retelling actitivites to go along with a very popular book just in time for Thanksgiving, Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano.Included:Turkey Trouble Sequence CardsTurkey Trouble Sequence Hat ActivityWanted Turkey Activity WorksheetTurkey in Disguise Activity WorksheetTurkey Write a Letter - "Please Don't Eat Turkey"Persuasive Writing - In My Opinion...Web OrganizerPersuasive Writing - In Opinion...Writing Paper (primary, and secondary lines)More Story Sequencing Hats Here:Gingerbread Boy/
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K - 3rd
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Johnny Appleseed Craft and Class Book
Celebrate Johnny Appleseed during your apple theme unit this Fall with this sweet Johnny Appleseed craft. He will be an adorable addition to your apple studies.He will look great and festive on a bulletin board or in a school hallway. Class book included with this craft.Included with this craft:All pattern pieces are included with this craft. InstructionsMaterials ListPicture of craftClass book: "I Am Johnny Appleseed" The students decorate themselves as Johnny Appleseed and write their name
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PreK - 3rd
Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos by Brown 21 Extension Activities PLUS Mini Book
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form.Brown's story recou
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Third Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle
Winter | New Years | Bigfoot and Yeti | Craft and Class Book
Kids are fascinated by and love Bigfoot and Yetis! Your class will adore making these sweet and friendly little guys...and girls! There are numerous books to read along with this craft, I have included a picture of several along with this craft. Included with this craft:All pattern pieces are included with this craft.Pictures of craft.Instructions and materials listClass Book: "My Yeti" Kids color the page and name their Yeti and tell what he likes to eat. I have also included a class book fo
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PreK - 2nd
Little Llama's Red Pajamas | Book Companion Craft | Back to School
Back To School Llama CraftThis Llama was created to be a book companion craft for the book, "Llama, Llama Red Pajamas". After reading the story with your students have them make a Little Llama.I have included a quilt template to pair with the llama.Included with the Craft:All pattern pieces for the craft with detailed edges and withoutPicture of the craftMaterials ListInstructions PageClass Book: "When I Go To Bed At Night I..."You're kids will have fun making this craft and they will be so pro
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PreK - 2nd
Fox in Socks | Crafts Coloring cut and glue
Fox in Socks | Crafts Coloring cut and glue | Celebrate Dr. Seuss Week This resource is activities for coloring, Cut, and Glue. Each page provides fine motor skill and visual perceptual skill practice.This easily assembled project. In this product, students can design the socks their own. It also stimulates creativity and fun. They love learning how to use their scissor skills. And this is the perfect package for them to learn fine motor skills and scissors training.This worksheet includes the f
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PreK - 2nd
The Invention of Hugo Cabret: A Novel & Film Study Unit BUNDLE (editable)
About this Unit & NovelA Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the graphic novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick. The lessons and activities span the curriculum, covering vocabulary building, literary analysis, film history, the physics of simple machines, creative writing and argument building. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The unit is editable so you can pick and choose w
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4th - 8th
Georgia O'Keefe Art Lesson Flowers K-4th grade Art History
This lesson plan introduces your students to Artist Georgia O’Keefe. The lesson is perfect for Pre-K through 4thd grade. Students will have the opportunity to create with watercolor paint. The lesson will invite the child to create a beautiful unique art piece inspired by Georgia O'Keefe's wonderful flowers and her body of work. You can use this lesson in the following ways:a unit on the art of Georgia O’Keefea 30 minute sub plan a unit on watercolor painta introduction to the many ways artists
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K - 3rd
Les Premières Nations: Symboles, Cercle de vie, Mythes & légendes, 72 slides
Celebrate our Canadian First Nations, Métis and Inuit people with accurate information about their SYMBOLS, MEDECINE WHEEL, MYTHS & LEGENDS and SYMBOLISM in their ARTS!This resource is intended to support the understanding of the historical and symbolic impact of our First nations, Métis and Inuits people and their long traditions of works of art.Learn in French the symbols and legends of: Les Premières Nations du Canada, les Metis et les Inuits to support your language and social studies un
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3rd - 6th
Preparing for a Poetry Slam: How do we Create and Perform Poetry?
One-page handout to help student prepare for the writing and performance of spoken word poetry.
Hand out includes a breakdown of:
*How poets prepare their pieces
*How poets perform their poetry
*How poets interact with their audience
*How poets develop their poetic craft and skills
*How audiences interact with slam and spoken word poets
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken 10 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Help your students have a growth mindset with this delightful picture book by Corinna Luyken, The Book of Mistakes. Enjoy this story's humorous approach to learning from mistakes and making them into good ideas. The pictures are magnificent! This would be great for a classroom teacher or school librarian and will spark some wonderful discussion and art! From Publisher's Weekly: The idea of setbacks being opportunities in disguise is no stranger to picture book pages, but rarely has it been illum
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1st - 4th
Fall | Johnny Appleseed | Hat Craft
Celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday on September 26 during your apple theme unit this Fall with this sweet Johnny Appleseed hat craft. Your kiddos will love making a pot hat and wearing it on Johnny Appleseed's birthday. When your kids wear these hats be sure and take pictures of them as a keepsake! I have my kids wear flannel shirts on the day we make these hats. This will be another adorable addition to your apple studies.Included:All pattern pieces are included with and without the det
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PreK - 2nd
Create Storyboards and Comic Strips (with Templates!)
Storyboarding and comic strips help students focus on what is most important in a scene. It’s also a great way to combine art and literacy.
Students could use their own ideas, or dissect a single scene from a book or play. This resource can be used as a standalone project or as part of a larger literacy or art unit.
This resource includes a 2-page template for creating storyboards, and 4 different templates for a comic strip.
I originally created this project as an activity students could work
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4th - 7th
Back to School | Glue Bottle Craft and Poem
Learning how to use glue the right way is important!This bottle of glue is a great craft for your littles at the beginning of the school year. It is great to use when you are teaching them how to squirt just the right amount onto their paper or craft. This craft includes:All pattern piecesPicture of the craft with eyes and without.Glue Poem label to attach to the craftPoem on a full page to display with the craft on a bulletin board.Your kids will have so much fun creating their crafts and be pr
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PreK - 2nd
Watermelon Seed | Alligator | Book Companion Craft
This craft goes perfect with the book, "The Watermelon Seed" by: Greg Pizzoli.This little alligator with his watermelon is a perfect craft to make after reading the story "The Watermelon Seed". It makes a great summertime craft or when coming back to school it goes great with a watermelon unit or "Watermelon Day"!Included with this Craft:All pattern piecesMaterials listInstructionsPicture of craftColor SheetYour kids will have so much fun making this craft and be so proud to display it at schoo
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PreK - 1st
Wayne Thiebaud Art Lesson Cupcakes 1st-4th Grade Art History Americana
This art lesson introduces your students to Artist Wayne Thiebaud. Thiebaud is associated with the pop art movement because of his interest in objects of mass culture. The lesson is perfect for 1st through 4th. Students will have the opportunity to explore directed line drawing and working with color, line, texture and pattern. The lesson will invite the students to create a beautiful unique art piece using collage techniques and inspired by Mr. Thiebaud. This lesson focuses on a kid favorite –
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1st - 4th
Brown Bear Brown Bear Craft Back to School A Sequencing and Retelling Activity
Everyone loves Eric Carle's Book Brown Bear Brown Bear. I read it at the beginning of the year in Kindergarten. Copy the body parts on Brown Paper to make the Bear. Next is to make a banner of the colorful friends he sees out of white paper and color the different animals. He is truly a great craft to do after reading the book.This project is great for resource for sequence and retelling literacy.Brown Bear Brown Bear Craft by Catherine Letner is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-N
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PreK - 3rd
Because of Winn Dixie Writing Journal
Because of Winn-Dixie Writing Prompts is a Journal with writing prompts based on each chapter. It is part of a larger product, "Because of Winn-Dixie Journal Study." These activities are engaging to students as they are able to relate to text based on if they were the character(s), and also provides an understanding of the settings, and important key features based on the book. It is a great supplement for students to use while reading the book or as they are listening to it read aloud.Related P
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3rd - 5th
If You give Mouse A Cookie, Back to School Craft
This craft is a book companion to three books, which are:1. "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie"2. " If You Take A Mouse to the Movies"3. "If you Take A Mouse to School"Students love to create after hearing a story.You could decorated your classroom bulletin Board with these wonderful crafts
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PreK - 2nd
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By teaching the arts, teachers can also instill a lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of various art forms, encouraging students to continue exploring and participating in creative activities throughout their lives.
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