Hi :) I just thought I'd pop up a quick post to share a little Shape activity that I've used as an intro to teaching 2D shape.. its a good way to get an idea about the shapes that kids can identify. The kids love it too... anything that gets them up and moving! We also take our shape hunt around the school and see what shapes we can find in the different areas of the school. We get a new intake of kids from Kindy every term, so its a great way for the newies to feel more confident about being at school and learning where everything is - all while learning Maths! :) If you'd like to download a copy of the Shape Hunt Recording sheet from Google Docs, just click here Hope you're having a lovely week!

We always dove into our insect unit in the spring, I wanted to let you know that I put together a list of insect books for you to use with your class! Be sure to stick around until the end of this post, because I have something VERY special for you and your students!

Find out about snakes, crocodiles and turtles. Our Reptiles Fact booklet will inspire your students to read and write. Illustrating the learning is not only fun but a great way to consolidate the learning! This non-fiction book on reptiles is a great resource to use for doing a research project on reptile animals with your pre-k/kindergarten class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about reptiles, a worksheet for note-taking and the research form to be filled out by the child. A craft is also included. Note: You receive TWO versions of this product when you purchase it. One is the regular PDF and the other is digital so that your students can complete them on a device. The TpT Digital Activity will allow you to add additional customizations from the product page. This reader can be used for independent reading as well as for guided reading groups. All you have to do is print them back to back. The pages are numbered to make the printing easier. Related products: Amphibians Fact Booklet Amphibians and Reptiles A How to Draw Directed Drawing Activity Check out other related fact booklets! Insect Fact Booklet Birds Fact Booklet Fish Fact Booklet Mammals Fact Booklet Amphibians Fact Booklet with Digital Activities Standards CCSSRL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSSRF.K.1a Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page. CCSSRF.K.4 Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding. CCSSW.K.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic. CCSSW.K.5 With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed. CCSSW.K.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. CCSSSL.K.2 Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood. CCSSSL.K.5 Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail. I hope you enjoy this product! TheBeezyTeacher

Discover a selection of Character Design Tips & Tricks and small tutorials by Mitch Leeuwe, a Freelance Concept Artist from the Netherlands.