Looking for a final project for a novel study? Dig deep into a novel study with this Inquiry Project that works with any novel! Encourage your students to think beyond the text and to explore the deeper ideas, topics and issues they discover while reading.I've done this activity with a whole class ...
The girls finally got to make their wigwams. We followed the directions in the MFW teacher manual and they came out so realistic. They used cut-up cereal boxes for the frame and brown construction paper for the "shingles." After gluing on the shingles, we covered the entire outside with white glue. When they dried the girls cut smoke holes in the top. They looked and felt much like real bark and are very sturdy. Both of the girls added their own accessories. Emily made hers from clay and Katie used cardboard and paper. Very creative! Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims really touched Katie's heart. Many nights, she wanted me to keep reading so she could hear what happened next. She was very about Squanto's family dying before he finally returned to his village. But she perked up when she learned that Squanto really helped the Pilgrims and considered them his new family. We all had a great discussion about how Squanto's life was in God's hands. Had it not been for the English keeping him as a slave and his inability to return to America, Squanto would most likely have died with the rest of his tribe long before the Pilgrims landed on American soil. Furthermore, Squanto shows us that people of diverse backgrounds can live in peace and harmony and can teach one another many useful things, even how to plant corn and catch fish! Almost Home is another great book based on the lives of those who journeyed across the Atlantic on the Mayflower. I particularly love how well the story captures living history in great detail. And the glossary in the back is helpful for some period terms that we didn't know. You may know what a coif is, but do you know what a trencher is? Hmmm... To say that Emily doesn't like English is an understatement! It's not my strong suit either. I scored well in English when I was in school, but I remember very little of it. I'm not the most versed writer and I don't have a broad vocabulary, but that doesn't stop me from writing or talking. Much is learned by just reading. Even so, I realize that there are requirements to meet and certain things should be learned, even when they seem boring and useless. So, we carry on grudgingly, trying to learn each step of the way. And I'm right there alongside Emily, learning with her. In science, we learned more about mammals. We covered monkeys, apes, elephants, leopards, whales, and other mammals similar to all those. We learned about various ways that people tried to support the theory of evolution and that all have been disproved. I'm thinking that field trip to the zoo is in order soon. :) We took Thursday off. My ladies Bible study started this week, which meets on Thursday mornings. Typically, I would require the kids to do school work during that time. But we've been working so hard and were a little ahead, so I was going to just let them play. It turned out, a lady at church needed help organizing toys in one of the children's rooms, so the girls spent most of their time doing that. We socialized afterwards and ran a couple of errands, so we didn't get home until about 3:00. On most Thursday afternoons we will do some school work, unless we go on a field trip or need to run errands. Our leader asked if Emily could help out with the little kids during Bible study, starting next week, and wants to pay her! I told her I'm fine with it and I think it will be good for her. We had a bit of excitement on Friday. I woke up super early - 6:00 AM, which is way early for me! I'm a night owl, not a morning dove. I watched a movie and dozed off for about an hour after. so we were just getting started on school around 10:30 or so. That's about the time when Katie said "why is the lid off Spotty's tank?" (Spotty is our firebelly toad.) I thought she was joking until I looked over and saw the lid sitting on the table. I asked her if the frog was inside. She looked and frantically said "no" and began crying hysterically. I added fresh water to the tank the night before and forgot to put the lid back on! Oops!!! My stomach started turning. It's amazing how huge our house seemed at that moment! I looked in every corner of the kitchen/dining area first, since that's where Spotty's tank is. No luck. We got a flashlight and started looking under all the furniture in the living room. We found other things, but not the frog. Katie was still crying so I stopped, put my hands on her shoulders, told her to calm down, and said "let's pray." In less than five minutes, the frog was spotted in the kitchen! It truly was a miracle! We all took a moment to give thanks to God for allowing us to find Spotty so quickly. Hallelujah! Linked up with Weekly Wrap-Up
Is the Addie model outdated or still relevant? With all the instructional design models out there for content creation, does ADDIE still cut it, let's see!
Since graduating from college last spring, she has taken her whimsical printmaking full-time.
Learn how do hands work with this fun, hands-on human body project for kids. In this working model children will learn about muscles!
If you need to know about the value of design thinking, start by downloading the eBook How Design Thinking Is Transforming The Learning Experience
Fabulous open-ended kids process art project.Yarn art is all about the fun, messy hands, the freedom to create. A great art project for preschoolers!
As a culminating activity for our Native American unit, students were asked to create a shoebox diorama. Students were expected to show the tribe that they chose (Powhatan, Lakota, or Pueblo), along with that tribe's region, habitat, food, climate, occupation, and method of transportation. Students were also expected to write a brief paragraph that summarized all that went into their diorama. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. What walked through my door on the diorama due date (or even before) was quite a sight! The time and effort that went into these projects was amazing. It is clear to me that the students invested not only time, but a great deal of thought and effort as well. I commend all of them for the hard work they did! If you didn't get a chance to swing by the second grade hall and see these dioramas yourself, have no fear! Below you can see an up close and personal shot of each one. ENJOY! Jason - Pueblo Abby - Powhatan Myles - Pueblo Brennan - Powhatan Jackson - Pueblo Alex - Pueblo Sthefany - Pueblo Kalani - Pueblo Makala - Pueblo Kenia - Pueblo Mason - Lakota David - Lakota Leeya - Lakota Cabell - Pueblo Breelan - Powhatan Wyatt - Pueblo Aidan - Pueblo Jillian - Lakota Sasha - Lakota Andrew - Powhatan
The ADDIE Model is essential for any learning professional or instructional designer to know. This is a quick starter guide to learn the basics of ADDIE.
Let's celebrate these little fellows with those sweet bee amigurumi, that's easy and fast to make. They will make amazing decoration and toys.
The Little Lion Sock Critter Pattern is a knit toy pattern made with medium weight yarn that has a skill level of expert.Please note that the colors shown below may not match the original pattern colors due to being out of stock/discontinued/etc. Please download the pattern to see the original colors. If available, replacement colors may be selected for purchase.
Looking for an engaging STEM activity that builds empathy? Read below for a Stage 2 STEM engineering activity that challenges students to learn about and design an interchangeable prosthetic leg. Students then apply concepts for a prosthetic for their favorite animals!
HI! I WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE PATTERN "Pinocchio" This pattern consists of 27 pages of the detailed description in the pdf format This crochet pattern doesn't contain the crocheting lessons. You should have the basic crochet skills. ---------------------------------- Skill level - medium. The size of the finished toy when using these materials is about 25cm. LANGUAGES ---------------------------------- This pattern is made in English, France ---------------------------------- This pattern is for personal use only. Sharing information from this pattern is prohibited. If you publish the photos of the toys you made with this pattern, crediting the author is always welcome.
Crochet Eeyore Toys Free Patterns : Crochet Eeyore Amigurumi Toy Crochet Eeyore Amigurumi Toy; Crochet Eeyore Buddy Lovey
Learn how to make a square bubble that mimics tensile structures. This bubble cube can also be made in other geometric shapes!
Tissue paper art is not only gorgeous, it's super easy to make! This fun kid's art project is the perfect indoor activity for a rainy day
It’s time for The Kids Craft Stars monthly craft challenge! Every month we have a challenge between a few blogger friends and I, to in-cooperate a different craft medium or technique into a simple kid craft. This month’s
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes Worksheets are essential tools for learners eager to gain a deeper understanding of these fascinating natural phenomena. Designed for students in middle school and high school, these worksheets cover a wide range of topics related to earthquakes and volcanoes, including plate tectonics, seismic waves, volcano formation, and more. With engaging activities and thought-provoking questions, these educational resources will surely captivate students and enhance their knowledge about the Earth's powerful forces.
A free printable with over 80 preschool themes. The themes are organized by season, but also has a list of general themes for preschoolers.
