Read and discuss the different animals in The Mitten book and then try to make mittens that are alike. Materials: Construction paper with the outline of a pair of mittens drawn on it glue scissors glitter yarn a copy of the book The Mitten by Jan Brett. Plan: Read the story The Mitten to the […]
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Curious George in the Snow
We read the book and talk about the children’s sledding experiences. What kinds of inventions would they make for better sledding? Then we make a sled ornament. Materials: Curious George in the Snow 1 wooden sled – (You can pick these up at craft stores or make them with popsicle sticks.) Paint 5″ of yellow […]
How Polar Bears Stay Warm – The Blubber Glove
Students will explain what keeps Polar Bears warm in the Arctic by experiencing a layer of blubber to protect them. Materials: Little Polar Bear by Hans de Beer construction paper sandwich bags Crisco bowl of water ice cubes The Blubber Glove: To make the blubber glove, use two zip lock plastic bags and fill one […]
Brown Bear Pudding Style!
After reading the story Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle, children will paint a bear with chocolate pudding! Get the Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? BIG BOOK version at Amazon. Objectives: To integrate literacy and gross motor skills to produce self-esteem through art work. Materials: Simple reproducible pattern of a bear. […]
Zoo Song Book
This activity is inspired by the book, Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell. Objectives: To learn what different types of zoo animals look like. To learn descriptive words. Materials: Butcher block paper Markers Magazine pictures of animals in the zoo Lesson Plan: Decide which verses from the song below to use in your book. Write each verse […]
Butterfly Life Cycle: Biography of a Caterpillar
Students write a biography of a caterpillar using appropriate vocabulary and time lines. Materials: Chart Paper for K-W-L Story The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and other non-fiction titles about the topic. Caterpillar eggs, appropriate environment for development of caterpillars, specific food for type of caterpillar. Magnifying glasses and observation journals. Lesson Plan: Students dictate what […]
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities
A variety of activities having to do with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Objectives: Affective goals- The student will: possess a different outlook on eating (nutrition) become familiarized with the days of the week learn about the different seasons be able to predict reflect on their own lives, what they eat, and what […]
Gingerbread Baby Lesson Plans
Gingerbread Baby Unit – Lessons 6-11 View lessons 1-5. Lesson 6: Gingerbread Baby Language Arts/Grammar Children will create a mobile of characters from Jan Brett’s book, Gingerbread Baby. Materials: Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett Wire hangers String Paper Markers Pencils Lesson Plan: Have each children draw and cut out the characters from the story. […]
Book Unit: Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett
Gingerbread Baby Unit Submitted by: Kelley DeBoer Grade Levels: 1-2. An 11 lesson plan unit for Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett. Lesson Outline: Gingerbread Baby’s Home Gingerbread Forest Map Skills Gingerbread Baby Student Books Gingerbread Baby Ornaments Character Traits in Gingerbread Baby Gingerbread Baby Language Arts/Grammar Gingerbread Baby v. Gingerbread Boy Gingerbread Baby’s Point of View Gingerbread […]
Go Away, Big Green Monster! Activities
Through fun hands on art, cooking, math, writing, and science activities, your students will have no fear of monsters! Materials: These are all the materials needed for any of the projects listed. Choose what you need from the list, depending on the project you do. Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley pre-cut masks sequins, […]
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