Teach author's purpose with PIE (persuade, inform, entertain). No prep printables, task cards, a sorting activity and more! Great for Accelerated Instruction Groups! TEKS 3.10C TEKS 4.10A...
The Color Monster is the story of a monster who, with the help from a little girl, learns about his emotions through different colors. This book companion is the perfect cross-curricular addition to your classroom for teaching your students about their emotions. What is included? • Visual craft with step-by-step real picture sequencing • Writing activity (to go along with the craft - great for bulletin board displays!) • STEM emotion activity • Visual recipe to make monster cookies • 7 differentiated cut/paste worksheets (errorless included) • Task box emotion clip cards When do you use book companions? Book companions are a great addition to any reading or language arts block. They also serve as a great print-and-go lesson for any substitute binder. PLEASE NOTE * 1. You will need to purchase the book The Color Monster - A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas to go along with the book companion and craftivity. 2. Part of this book companion is included in the January Mini Lesson Plan Pack. Connect with me: • Newsletter • Blog • Facebook • Instagram • Pinterest • Don't forget about the green ★ to follow my store to get notifications of new resources and freebies! Thanks for Looking and Happy Teaching!
All About Authors: Leo Lionni. Book list, activities, biographical information, and resources for this 4-time Caldecott recipient, best known for Frederick and Little Blue and Little Yellow.
These Chrysanthemum activities for preschool and kindergarten are sure to be a hit! Post includes a snack, a craft, and a FREE printable.
Mo Willems Activities and Crafts for kids! Mo Willems infuses humor kids love with an artistic simplicity that seems deceptively easy.
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Author's purpose is a challenging skill for most kids, but in this post, you'll get teaching tips and activities to help break down this skill for your students.
Anchor charts that will engage your students while they learn about identifying the author's purpose in a nonfiction text!
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These FREE Printables and Unit Studies for Eric Carle's Books will help you expand on what your kids are learning through these beloved books.
If you have little ones or are a teacher of little ones, I’m guessing you probably have at least one (if not many) Eric Carle books in your collection. We certainly do– like, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Busy Spider,and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see”. These are some of the boys’ very favorite […]
Add these resources to your Donald Crews author study during writing workshop. Free from The Curriculum Corner.
Help your students master identifying the author's purpose with these fun and interactive Author's Purpose Activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade students. Students will determine if the author is trying to Persuade, Inform or Entertain by reading the short passage on the task card. These Author's Purpose task cards are perfect for a whole class game of Scoot, a small group activity, a partner or an independent center activity. Also included in this resource is a cut and paste author's purpose worksheet for review or reinforcement. Engage students with these interactive activities instead of another reading passage or just more author's purpose worksheets. Your students will love working on identifying the author's purpose with these fun and engaging author's purpose activities. Get the Author's Purpose Bundle here>>> AUTHOR'S PURPOSE BUNDLE Author's Purpose Task Card Activities includes: 12 Author's Purpose Task Cards Student Response Sheet Answer Key Cut and Paste Author's Purpose Worksheet See What Teachers Are Saying: This was a fun hands-on visual activity that allowed students to think about the author's purpose. It was also a great and quick way to assess student understanding of the author's purpose. My students were struggling with Author's Purpose and this resource made it so easy for them to understand the concept. Students were engaged and loved the activities. This helped students determine the author's purpose. I always prefer interactive activities and this was so helpful! More Fun and Engaging Author's Purpose Activities: AUTHOR'S PURPOSE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE (THANKSGIVING) AUTHOR'S PURPOSE (CHRISTMAS) AUTHOR'S PURPOSE (WINTER) AUTHOR'S PURPOSE (FEBRUARY) ⭐ LET’S GET CONNECTED! ⭐ TEACHING SECOND GRADE BLOG TEACHING SECOND GRADE FACEBOOK TEACHING SECOND GRADE PINTEREST TEACHING SECOND GRADE INSTAGRAM HOW TO GET CREDIT TOWARDS FUTURE PURCHASES! Go to your My Purchases page. Next to each purchase, you will see a "Provide Feedback" button. Click on that button and it will take you to a page where you can leave a rating and a comment about the product. Every time you provide feedback, you will earn TPT credits. These can be applied to future purchases to save you money! Yay! FOLLOW MY TPT STORE Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page or Click Here. By doing this, you will see when I add a new product or have upcoming sales! >>> TERMS OF USE <<< All rights reserved. Purchase of this item entitles only the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school (system) or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the author. Copying any part of this product and placing it on the internet, in any form (not even on a personal / classroom website) is strictly forbidden. This is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright ACT or DMCA. These items can and will be traced back to the publishing site.
It's Story Time again, and this month's book is, We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen . *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts We're Going on a Bear Hunt Map & Binoculars from
In the world of senior living communities, building connections and nurturing relationships among residents and staff are key to a fulfilling and enriching experience. Enter “Speed Friendshipping,” a playful twist on traditional speed dating, designed to help seniors form friendships rather than seeking romantic partners. This innovative product, tailor-made for activity directors in senior living communities, offers a delightful way to promote socialization and enhance the quality of care. In this blog post, we’ll dive into how Speed Friendshipping revolutionizes social interactions, fosters staff-resident connections, and elevates the overall care experience. Creating Bonds through Speed Friendshipping: Speed Friendshipping serves as a catalyst for seniors to forge bonds and develop meaningful connections. Here’s how it works: residents gather at tables adorned with vases filled with flower question prompts. These charming prompts spark lively conversations, serving as delightful icebreakers. Each group engages in 3 to 5 minutes of lively banter before switching partners. This ensures that everyone gets to meet and interact with each other. It’s a structured yet exhilarating approach that breaks down barriers and creates an environment primed for connection. Nurturing Staff-Resident Connections: Speed Friendshipping offers an added bonus beyond fostering resident-to-resident relationships. By involving staff members in the activity, it becomes an opportunity for caregivers to establish personal connections with residents. As staff members rotate through the tables, actively engaging in conversations, they build rapport, trust, and familiarity. These connections transcend the typical caregiver-patient dynamic, leading to improved understanding, empathy, and, ultimately, better care. When staff members have a deeper understanding of residents’ preferences, interests, and backgrounds, they can deliver more personalized and tailored care. The Impact on Care Quality: The connections forged through Speed Friendshipping have a direct impact on the overall quality of care in senior living communities. Socially connected seniors experience a greater sense of belonging, happiness, and emotional well-being. These positive emotions contribute to their overall health and satisfaction. Additionally, residents who feel connected are more likely to communicate their needs and preferences, enabling more effective care planning and delivery. The result is a more engaging, person-centered care approach that enhances the overall well-being of residents. Speed Friendshipping offers an exciting and engaging way to build relationships and connections in senior living communities. With Speed Friendshipping, senior living communities become vibrant, connected, and truly enriching environments for all. So, let the flowers bloom, and let the friendships flourish! Credit : This post was heavily inspired by this article https://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/speed-friendshipping-partyrelief-society-activity/ . Please show her some love for this wonderful activity, I just tailored it to suit the senior living environment and made it reproducible, but the idea and the decorations are all credit to her!
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Use these Chrysanthemum name activities, name graph and name crafts to practice and compare names in preschool and kindergarten!
Back to School with Pigeon {20 Print & Go Math and Literacy Activities} is a packet created to go along with one of our favorite characters and the back to school season. This packet includes print & go literacy and math activities, as well as a simple one page Pigeon craftivity.Skills inclu...
Classroom activities for an entire lesson plan unit on Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Here are several A Color of His Own activities and crafts that go along with this book wonderful book that has a beautiful message.
These BFG activities are the perfect accompaniment to the book or the movie. Read/watch the story and then your kids can have fun with these easy activities.
***Complete your David Shannon collection:*** Favorite Authors - Activities BUNDLE Enjoy these fun activities to help your students' creativity after reading David Shannon's "David" books. - Color by Number - 5 Rules From the Book (No, David / Yes, David) - 4 Things You Used To Do When You Were David's Age - Drawing Activity - NEW: "No, David!" Writing Sheet - NEW: "David Goes to School" Writing Sheet - NEW: David Learns School Rules Hope you enjoy! You might also like: Favorite Authors - Activities BUNDLE No, David! Mask 3 Pack "No, David!" Color by Number Minions - Activities | Color by Number (Addition) David Goes to School - Color By Number David Goes to School - Word Search (Back to School) Thank you for stopping by. :) ___________________________________________________________ This material was all made with Cheeky Cherubs clipart. Follow my main character onInstagram Check out my Pinterest page Follow me on Facebook
All About Authors- Julia Donaldson. Biographical information, book list, activities and crafts, along with other resources to support books written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, Room On The Broom, Stick Man, The Snail On the Whale, and more!
This week the movie Wonder released on DVD + Bluray. To celebrate I'm giving away two copies to two lucky readers. Plus, download these free printable Wonder activity sheets. Based on the New York Times
Today's post is going to share a few simple games to add to your word work time. Read the book Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss. Illustrate Game Cards Have the students make illustrations to match the word on the game card. I think it is much more beautiful when we use children's art word rather than clipart. Match The Rhyme Working with a small group of children I start with the cards facing up. I would pick a card and the students would have to find the card that rhymes. Find the Rhymes Working independently, students find words that rhyme and put them together. They could record them in their word study journals. Memory Game Play a game of memory. The object of the game would be to flip over a card and find a match. ZOOSE!!! The cards can be played for a game of ZOOSE! In the past, I have shared a game called Moose but instead of Moose we will use a silly word ZOOSE. You take a card and if you read it you get to keep it. If you pick the ZOOSE card all of your cards go back in the deck. click here for Dr. Seuss Rhyming Cards
Since I am not one to cook, much less prepare a meal ahead of time, I wanted to catch up on our back to school activities that we have done the past few weeks. Bare with me as I let the pictures do most of the talking. Here are a few of my favorites to […]
Our printable activities for If You Take a Mouse to School will help bring this book alive in new and creative ways.
Mo Willems is one of my favorite author studies. I really enjoy using Willems because it brings a lot of fun to our classroom! His books are entertaining and the kids always have a great time. These highly engaging “Elephant & Piggie” themed activities are sure to be a hit with your young learners. See the list of suggestions below. Hope you enjoy! CHECK OUT THIS GREAT SELECTION: #1 Elephant & Piggie – Extension Activities Your students will enjoy these extension activities to use with Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems. source: Teaching Owlets #2 “Elephant & Piggie” Theme – Mask 4 Pack Have fun with this easy and fun literacy extension craft activity! Based on the “Elephant & Piggie” book series by Mo Willems. Great for reader’s theater exercises. source: Cheeky Cherubs #3 Elephant & Piggie – Mad Libs We did this after reading Let’s Go for a Drive! by Mo Willems. We were just focusing on nouns and verbs. The kids loved doing this work and sharing their final silly stories. source: Brittany Eastman #4 Elephant and Piggie Characteristics Printable This printable works wonderfully with a mini-lesson on book characteristics/adjectives. Students will cut and paste adjectives to […]
10 Dr. Seuss STEM Activities to celebrate Dr. Seuss and all of the joy he brings! Cross curricular science experiments, hands-on projects, and STEM challenges for kids! #stem #stemeducation #science #seuss #readacrossamerica
We love connecting projects to books, and we're always inspired by the amazing group of bloggers who participate in the Virtual Book Club for Kids (you can also check the club out on Facebook) as the group comes up with some great extension activities each month. This month's author was Leo Lionni. We chose to read and do a project using a book we've really been enjoying lately, A Color of His Own. This is the sweet tale of a little chameleon who is looking for one color to stay all the time, but keeps running into that challenge that chameleons change color. In the end, he winds up finding a friend to always be with so they can at least always be the same color together. I've used this book in the past as a primary teacher. It's a great way to talk about friendship and also about what makes us each unique. My boys have been loving the simple tale and the colorful illustrations this spring. For our activity extension we decided to use cray-pas and watercolors. I love how colorful this art technique can be. I sketched several chameleon outlines onto white drawing paper using permanent marker. (I'm including a printable copy here in case you just want to print one out, or use the printable to trace onto thicker paper.) Afterwards the boys and I each colored in a chameleon using the cray-pas. Big Brother and I thought about ways to create different patterns. Little Brother focused on just coloring his in, using mostly one color. After we were done coloring, we watercolored on top of the cray-pas. The watercolor doesn't stick to the cray-pas, and fills all the white spaces around it. We all had different strategies for painting. When they were done I cut the three chameleons out and we hung them in our play room. I love how they are a set but each one unique. That's part of what can also make this project a great classroom activity, especially for the start of a school year. Or turn it into a fun family project, with each family member creating a chameleon to represent themselves. What Leo Lionni books does your family enjoy? Have you read this one yet? This post may also have been shared at some of these terrific link parties.
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This collection of Where the Wild Things Are Crafts and Activities has something for everyone...alphabet activities, cooking ideas, sensory fun, and more!
Invite kids to create art in the style of Leo Lionni to go along with the book Pezzettino.
Wild Thing Book Activities! This unit is fantastic for Maurice Sendak's book Where the Wild Things Are. Writing worksheet and craft included. Perfect for kindergarten or first grade!
FUN! There are coloring pages and other activities to print out, digital posters and graphics, playlists, and more! Coloring Pages Download and print theses fun coloring pages from Todd’s boo…
Here's a simple math game you can use as a book-tivity with any of the Pigeon books by Mo Willems. The newest Pigeon book was released today, April 1st!
No David by David Shannon is a classic book to read in kindergarten. Here are free No David activities, videos and book ideas listed all in one place.
Torn Paper Pete the Cat Craft | Easy DIY activity for kids. Use a free printable PDF template to cut out & make. Great for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary.
Use STEM engineering activities in elementary school as a fun, engaging, and meaningful way to tackle the Next Generation Science Standards.
A free comic strip template for Elephant and Piggie books, plus a set of super cute Elephant and Piggie paper bag puppet templates.
In our classroom last week we were busy learning about our names and our character trait “acceptance. We read “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes to launch a discussion on both of the…
