This isn't the most interesting craft but I thought I'd upload it anyway. I just got the kids to cut pictures of faces from old magazines and glue them into the windows of the bus. It would be ideal to have photos of the kids and their friends but magazine photos worked fine as well. Click on the picture below to enlarge it
Learn about biomes and habitats using the books on the annotated book list, then assemble learning booklets, answer task cards, and set up a file file folder animal-to-habitat sort. Then get moving with a game! This science storytime unit will give your students a great overview of earth's biomes. Biomes Science Storytime is picture-book inspired teacher resource for teaching about the terrestrial biomes on earth. The variety of engaging and educational materials will help your students learn all about land biomes in a fun and interactive way, starting with great picture books about biomes and habitats around the world. Here’s what’s included: Reading a book from the comprehensive Biomes Book List is perfect for helping your students learn more about these fascinating ecosystems. From picture books to non-fiction texts, this hand-picked and annotated book list has something just right for your next read-aloud. Suggested Lesson Organization will help you plan what you can read and teach to best reach your young ones. Two suggested outlines are included, one for Prek-1 and another for upper elementary school. Lesson ideas for all ages are explained on the following pages. A real highlight of this product is the collection of biome booklets (in both mini size and 1/4 page size), which cover all the major biomes and provide students with a detailed overview of each. Then the clear biome maps are also included, which can be used to help students visualize and understand the locations of each biome. To help reinforce learning, the package also includes Biomes vs Habitats task cards, which provide students with a fun and interactive way to review and compare biomes and habitats. Additionally, an animal to biome file folder sort provides a center for your science classroom, and a single page cut-and-paste sort is a helpful simplified version for independent categorization practice. Last but not least, the Where Am I? game is an exciting and engaging way to test students’ knowledge of biomes and challenge them to use critical thinking skills, even as they run and play. Just add picture books and with this Science Storytime product, you have what you need to teach biomes in a comprehensive and engaging way.
A StoryWalk® is a fun activity that places laminated pages from a picture book mounted on posts along an outside path, in store windows, around a playground or park, or anywhere else you can imagine it! The StoryWalk® concept was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and was developed with t
Icebreaker activities, discussion questions, and blogs that help you plan a tween book club.
The theme for this unit is: INVENTORS. Each unit includes activities to prompt creativity and curiosity for hours of screen-free fun! You will receive a printable e-book with pages to use and reference, as well as links to audio storytime and video art lessons! Geared towards children 4-11. Each unit includes: Audio Storytime Printable Crafts Video Art Lesson S.T.E.M. Activities Creative Writing Guides Movement Prompts and Playlist Food and recipes Booklist and extra resources Parent Guide Use over the course of a week, or have on hand for creative activities. Can be used as a supplement to homeschool, or encourage creative play at home. Each lesson takes between 20-45 minutes. The Creative Core curriculum is geared towards kids ages 3-10 but each unit includes tips to level activities up or down so this can be a resource for the whole family! In every unit you will find simple, guided, ready-to-go creative projects & exercises your kids will love, and that you can count on.
I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I love using scarves in my programs. Who doesn’t love scarves?? I think parents enjoy them as much as the children do. I have compiled a list of th…
Storytime Theme: Olympics, the perfect storytime lesson plan for this year as Paris hosts the Summer Olympics!
There are so many fun ways to use maps in your homeschool that you can do an entire unit study on maps!
Here’s 10 ways to use a parachute in the music classroom. Activities will help students learn and practice music concepts. Parachutes can be used for so many fun activities in the music room. I’ve discovered that they are especially helpful during the latter part of the school year when students are more “squiggly” than ever! […]
50+ storytelling ideas for kids. You'll find story starters, activities, tips, and more!
Storytime STEAM with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! This preschool STEAM activity put a fun STEM twist on a classic story.
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12 Free scarf movement activities for elementary music teachers, P.E. teachers and any teach who wants to use scarf activities.
Here are some great songs you can use in Parachute Playtime all in one place! I will add to it as I find new songs. One, Two, Three Whee! By: Mr. Eric and Mr. Michael My Ups and Downs By: Jim Gill…
Trucks theme for preschool. Cars and Trucks activity for kids. Get creative with teaching kids shapes and colors. Boys, Toddlers, Preschoolers of all ages will love this build a truck activity
Visiting some of the public libraries in Austin should be on your bucket list - we have some really good ones here!
Use this post from Writers Write, your one-stop writing resource, to explore the 12 common character archetypes and how writers can use them.
If you're traveling with kids, this travel felt board is a quick DIY craft that makes a great activity for kids stuck on a plane or in a car.
Free inspirational posters and motivational quotes for teachers. Colorful posters for teachers with motivating quotes.
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Summer is a great time to go camping with the family and explore the world of nature on a hike. Granted, if you are in Texas right now, it m...
Introducing Storytime Stem! Fun resources for teachers who are looking to incorporate STEM into their day using picture books! This activity uses the book, "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose," and an Ozobot for a fun sequencing activity. Students will get to code a robot by just using marke...
The ultimate curriculum platform for K-12 art teachers. FLEX gives art teachers access to a rich library of standards-aligned curriculum materials so they can save time and focus on teaching and student learning.
Creating fairy tale story maps are a fun and engaging way to integrate literacy and social studies in kindergarten, first, or second grade.
Attention getters are chants, rhymes or songs to get kids listening or quiet down a group. They are a huge help with classroom management. Also, attention getters in Spanish, or consignas, can be a fun, easy way of incorporating more language into limited class time. If you have favorite
