Eric Carle illustrates the best children's books. His new book, The Nonsense Show, introduces children to Surrealism. We've included surrealist art activities and online lessons and games for homeschoolers.
Steady beat vs. no beat is a great concept for K-1st grade music. Combine children's literature, folk songs, and instruments in this lesson.
You can teach anything with children's picture books: Science. History. Writing. Math. Cooking. And Art. Especially art. Because picture books are an artform. I'll be writing a Five Day Series this week about connecting children's literature to art. Monday through Thursday I will be sharing four art project ideas inspired by children's picture books. On Friday I have …
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Art books for kids are an easy way to introduce the seven elements of art to kids. Books make connections between art concepts & your child's life!
This giant list of art projects based on children's books will help your students connect art to literature and make some fantastic artwork in the process.
I love using picture books as inspiration for children’s art projects. Over the past 13 years I have curated a a massive list of project ideas and lesson plans. Here is my growing list of picture books and coordinating art projects for kids: A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith
This post is part of the 31 MORE Days of Literature Unit Studies series. You can find all of the links to the thirty-one studies in this post. If you’d like to use these ideas to create your own unit study, this post has step-by-step instructions as well as a free unit study planner. (Want
Copywork is so much more than copying text! When you plan copywork using great literature, you broaden a child's mind and interests.
Submitted by Catherine L. 3-6 Library List: The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling The Usborne Internet-Linked Guide to Asia, Elizabeth Dalby Activities: * Look at the original illustrations for the story.
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If you have ever wanted to write and publish a children’s book, but wasn’t sure exactly how to go about it, check out this video. Look over the shoulder of published author, Sarah Cordi…
After teaching reading for many years and trying to teach children good skills to analyse and understand the text, I was delighted to find the specific strategies of Reciprocal Teaching. Obviously,…
Looking for a book list for making inferences and predictions? Here you go! Be sure to check out all the book lists I have for teaching comprehension. *This post contains affiliate links. Making inferences and predictions are highly related comprehension strategies. In fact, most books for teaching comprehension lump them together. For the younger ... Read More about Book List for Making Inferences and Predictions
FREE Uncle Wiggly's Story Book Unit Study Activities
I’m back with another list of 25 more of my favorite art books! Be forewarned, this is a long post. I have given you extra details about the books and some ideas to spark your lesson planning. It is no secret that I love children’s books. Previously, I wrote a list of 25 amazing art books which I like to use in my art classroom. This has been one of my most viewed posts. Since then, I have discovered some … Read more... →
Example for teachers of how to do a picture dictation activity.
Teach students how to have fun with figurative language by reading aloud these books with alliteration! #figurativelanguage
Do you want to write a picture book? Here's how to plot your picture book, plus a free picture book plotting worksheet to help you master your craft!
Social-emotional intelligence is key to teaching our children the skills they need to manage all sorts of different situations.
Stay connected to family and friends by sharing the LittleThings that spark joy.
Everything is better with a great book and teaching students about the brain is no different. Books on the brain for students can be few and far between, with most information found between the pag…
Inference is an important skill for students to learn in order to really dig deep into a text. People use inference every day to make sense of the things people say and do. Students use inference all the time, but they need some guidance in learning how to use the strategy with a text. Understanding […]
It was recently announced at the American Chesterton Society Conference that Chesterton canonization may be edging closer to the realm of possibility.
Dual language education provides a unique and powerful opportunity to strengthen children's highest cognitive brain potentials.
The Sign of the Beaver is a well-loved classic children's novel. Help your kids discover it with a free literature unit!
Discover the magical world of Roald Dahl with our comprehensive unit study. This educational toolkit includes two pages of in-depth research, a delightful coloring page, and a decorative poster, ideal for young readers and Dahl enthusiasts. **This is a digital product, no physical items will be shipped.
If you’ve been around the blog for a while you’ll know that I happen to love unit studies. There are many reasons why. Unit studies allow you to:Include the whole family in learning togetherFollow the interests of your kidsLearn in a hands-on, interest-grabbing wayIf you’re interested in using some great unit studies with your kids,
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Parkinson's patients can enjoy crafts as a way to reduce stress & improve motor skills. Here are some FUN and EASY crafts.
Corkboard Connections is a blog written by Laura Candler who enjoys connecting terrific teachers with amazing resources!
The key event forces the main character to make a decision for action. This closes out Act 1 and moves us into the action of Act 2.
Using picture books is a great way to work on building phonological awareness. Use picture books to teach words, syllables and sounds
Reviewing hero’s journey examples can simplify this concept and aid in understanding. Explore each step of the journey and clear examples.
