I LOVE BOOKS!!! Yes, the paper kind.. I'm a little anti-digital when it comes to the printed word! I also love using them in the music room; they are a perfect vehicle to teach, review, sing, create, and play around with! Here are a few favorites; each one of these is a picture file you can download, print, and use! *A note about organization; begin to make an excel spreadsheet or word doc that includes grade levels you would use the book with, what skills/concepts can be taught, and when you might use this during the year; for example, when I introduce rests with kindergarten students in the spring after experiencing it, now we're ready to label it, I will put in my Kindergarten sheet, "Wide Mouthed Frog", SPRING, quarter notes, eighth notes, rest, LABEL rest, song, rhythm, Orff instruments. This helps me to keep track of not only what concepts/skills I can work on using that book, but when I might want to use it! Also, print a copy of the lesson, fold it and place it into the front page of the book! Sorry the Mitten in the Snow visual organization page is out of place.. couldn't move it and it's late.. :)

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The Berenstain Bears' Activity Book Stan and Jan Berenstain ~ Random House, 1979 So... I grew up in a small town (or what was a small to...

Click on the links below for my activities! First, have the students explore diffusion with an inquiry activity: Diffusion Inquiry Activity & Vocabulary Study Then, have them investigate what happens to gummy bears in salt water and regular water: Yummy Gummy Bears Osmosis Lab Try the lab out yourself first. It's a matter of personal preference how long you want to leave the gummy bears in water. I chose to leave them in overnight. For your enjoyment: Had anyone tried this? If you have, I would love to see some comments and suggestions below! :)

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