Write a book listing groups of 50 opposites. I did this with my students, and they called it “The 100 Book” because each page spread has 100 items. Materials: markers large white sheets of construction paper Book: Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews Lesson Plan: I do this after I read Ten Black Dots which reinforces […]
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A Pumpkin Patch Art Activity
A fun art activity that ties into a pumpkin theme. It would be a great follow up to a trip to the pumpkin patch! Materials: orange paint brown bags of all sizes green pipe cleaners black precut triangles and circles bale of hay Lesson Plan: Have students paint brown paper bags with orange paint. Provide […]
Yummy Pumpkin Treats Snack Activity
Objectives: After reading Pumpkin, Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington we make Yummy Pumpkin Treats. This activity enhances math with counting and following directions. You will need: Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington a pumpkin cookie cutter bread cream cheese raisins candy corn cereal (like Cheerios) orange food coloring Lesson Plan: Color the cream cheese orange with the […]
Pumpkin Circuit Learning Centers
Set up pumpkin activities in a circuit. Cooperative groups rotate from station to station. This activity may be planned during a unit on pumpkins. I usually plan it toward the end of my unit on pumpkins in late October. Materials: A student record sheet on which information from each task is recorded 5 large sheets […]
Halloween Creative Writing Project
Objectives: Students practice writing creatively from the pumpkin’s point of view and build on creative writing skills. Materials: A sheet of paper with a pumpkin shape drawn on it. (Lines can be drawn to help younger students write in a straight line.) Pumpkin Printables Lesson Plan: I start by telling the students that they are […]
The Rainbow Fish Art and Craft Activities – Paper Plate Fish, Wax Resist, Watercolor Fish
Paper Plate Rainbow Fish Materials: Book: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Paper plates magic markers fish imagination hologram stickers Cut many different fish out of paper plates, one for each child. The ridges on the plates make really great fins. Lesson Plan: After reading the story Rainbow Fish, discuss the importance of being a good […]
Alphabet Learning Centers
A growing collection of independent activities for use in alphabet learning centers. Hanging Out the Alphabet by: T. Smith This is great for Spelling Center. Put up a string up like a clothesline. Write the alphabet on clothespins. (You will write the vowels and several other frequently used letters on more than one clothespin.) The […]
Nutrition Unit Lesson Plans
February is Nutrition Month. Several activities for learning about foods and nutrition. Objectives: To help students learn the importance of nutrition in keeping them healthy. Outline: Lesson 1: Being Healthy Lesson 2: Make a healthy food collage Lesson 3: Food Bingo Lesson 4: Food pyramid on the wall Lesson 5: Colors of food posters Lesson […]
Group Cooperation Activity for Preschool or Kindergarten
This activity supports social and emotional development, as well as providing positive guidance. Objectives: The goal during this activity is to observe communication of thought, feelings and ideas. Materials: A ball of thick white yarn A group of ten children or more Lesson Plan: PREPARATION FOR ACTIVITY: Ask the kids if they think people can […]
Dr. Seuss Activities
Cross-curricular activities for 15 Dr. Seuss books, including The Foot Book, Dr. Seuss’ ABC, If I Ran the Zoo, The Lorax, and more! The Foot Book Paint with the kids’ feet and create your own Foot Book. Count the number of feet in your class, then recount by 2s. Play Twister. Graph shoes according to […]
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