This camp was so much fun to plan. It was so hard to choose which myths and legends to do. We’ll definitely be doing more of these! Project #1 – Phoenix We began by telling the story of…
Pirate Pack Update: This Pirate Math and Literacy pack now features brand new font and clip art. This download is 98 pages in length. What's included? pages 4-69 If You Give a Pirate a Pretzel: Book for PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st, inspired by Laura Numeroff. This is perfect for your Pirate Units and Talk Like a Pirate Day! Simply print, cut, and staple! Students can read this Pirate book individually, or as a class! This could be used in small group activity, in a literature center! Each Pirate book(4 differentiated books total) is 12 pages in length, including a cover page. Students will love reading the book, filling in the blanks, and cutting and pasting the cutouts to make this fun pirate book just in time for the summer holiday! *Please Note: All student version booklets now come with two booklets per page for easy cutting and copying. pages 70-74- Pirate Vocabulary Cards There are 24 in total. pages 75-95- Pirate Literacy Center R controlled word sorting center(-AR, -ER, -IR, -OR, -UR) pages 96-99 Pirate Printables pages 100-106 Pirate Math Also included in the pirate packet, a Treasure Matching Game, original number matching activity. This Pirate Treasure Number Match activity INCLUDES: match the number of gold coins(ten frames) to the correct pirates (numerals) and the pirate ships(number words). This would be great for math centers/ work stations to practice counting and number recognition. Are you looking for more Literacy Themes? Bear Literacy Easter Literacy Mother's Day Literacy Pond Literacy Spring Literacy Dinosaur Literacy Three Little Pigs Literacy Camping Literacy Pirate Literacy Zoo Literacy Ocean Literacy
A while back, I decided to stop running our annual Harry Potter Day Camp. I figured, that since all the books had been published and all the movies were on DVD, the popularity of it all would just go away. After speaking with some of the parents of campers who attended that particular summer, I
Crossing Galaxies Get your group on their feet with this team building activity! Group members must “cross into another galaxy” with limited resources and a whole lot of teamwork! While it may appear easy at first, participants will realize it is much more challenging than it looks. Strategy and good communication are necessary to conquer [...]
Official Hogwarts invitationsSet the tone of the party ahead of time with authentic invitations that look like they came directly from Hogwarts!What you’ll need: Parchment paper and envelopes in “natural," Hogwarts seal (found online), red sealing wax, seal stamp and calligraphy pen (optional)Directions: Place the Hogwarts seal at the top of your invitation design, and the title “Hogwarts S
Two classes that I wanted to have were Herbology and Astronomy but unfortunately, we ran out of time. If we would have been able to have t...
Set sail on this awesome pirate ship made from recycled egg cartons!
A fun and easy stick game, common among Native American tribes
Our space slime is glittery, stretchy, and so much fun! Give it a try and tell me what you think.
Pirate Treasure From Trash, Really!: Ok, who doesn't love pirate stuff? Kid's these days love pirate parties and what pirate party doesn't need tons of loot? With all the cool accessories you can buy for a pirate theme party, throwing a shin-dig can get pretty pricey. Here in this Inst…
Reliable resources to teach your kids about the amazing Thunderbird, who appears in legends in many Native American cultures.
A fun pond theme snack in two versions--sweet and salty--for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kids to enjoy at home or in the classroom.
Here’s all the details from the big day! Decorations, a bit of food, and the games.
Link to the SPELL BOOK download is FINALLY fixed! Print away!!! Oldest's Harry Potter party required of course some actual school books. I got the idea for the spell book originally from A Lemon Squeezy Home. I loved the idea of making a book of spells. The spell pages were formatted to go into a simple photo book. I did not want to spend that much per party guest so I thought up a way to make them look like leather bound books. I also decided to add in a Mythical Creature Book...which yes I now realize should have been Magical Creatures, but by the time my mistake was brought to my attention the suckers were already all printed out and assembled. The kids didn't even notice, so whew! I made this book to go with a Creature hunt. We used our books to review all the creatures and then they had to go around the house and "catch" them. If they were dangerous the kids had to cast a spell yelling "Stupify" in order safely gather them. So when all was said and done each guest had two different school books to use while at Hogwarts. I did a quick little how-to on how I assembled these guys. Harry Potter Spell and Creature Books What you will need: felt cut into 10"x7" rectangles, enough pieces for how many books felt cut into 1"x10" strips for book ribbons pages formatted for book, click below to get book pages -SPELL PAGES -CREATURE PAGES thread First cut out felt pieces. I chose different colors for each different book. Then cut out book ribbons. Print off pages for both books and make sure they are in the right order. Place the ribbon on the inside of the felt. Make sure they will be hidden by the pages. Remove pages and then sew in the ribbon. This is how it will look on the inside. This is how it will look on the outside. Next place the pages back over the ribbon and sew the pages to the felt "binding" of the "book". The pages will be secure. Place the ribbon in the book. Fold the books in half and press closed so they they stay closed. Then you have all of your school books. Have wand and you are ready to open your spell book and cast some spells. The favorite spell around here was "Stupify" and "Bombardo". The Mythical Creature Book helped prepare the guests to go on a Creature hunt. Once they reviewed their book they were able to gather all the creatures. The books were one of the highlights of the party. My boys still have theirs and for days after the party Middle was "blowing up" everything by yelling, "Bombardo". It was a fun project with great results!
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Draco & Phoenix The Dragon and The Firebird The next harmonious pair is the mythical Phoenix and Dragon. Nearly every culture has a legend about dragons and some kind of mystical bird with Magical powers. Likewise both mystical creatures are associated with fire. The Dragon Breathes fire while the Phoenix rises from the ashes of a fire. It is kind of fighting fire with fire. On one last modest level, both their names in 'English' have silly subs for the initial sounds. Legend has it, if you spell Dragon with a natural J or Phoenix with an F, you'll attract the unwanted attention of angry dragons and territorial phoenixes. Interestingly both constellations are on opposite teams of our Galactic Disk. Draco is allied with the Galactic Super Cluster Capitol Galaxy M-87, within Virgo's Golden Grain. On the other hand, Phoenix is on Andromeda's side with a clear view to our closest Galactic Twin - Andromeda Galaxy. The flag of the Draco the Dragon is composed of several colours: black, violet, indigo, blue, green, white, red, and navy blue. The colours denote the celestial latitude (Declination). Since the Dragon passes into the 80 degree celestial polar regions, its time chart is navy blue and it has black stripe up top. The flag of Phoenix the Firebird is composed of the colours yellow, green, blue, black, and white. Since it is best visible during the months of October and November the signs of Libra and Scorpio are present. Note that the Dragon and Phoenix is a popular dish in American-Chinese Restaurants. It is usually composed of chicken and shrimp, most often General Tso's Chicken and Sweet and South Shrimp. You can imagine the shrimp looking like little water dragons while the chicken is the distant relative of the phoenix. The colours indicate the celestial latitude while the zodiac signs tell us the celestial longitude. The Celestial Sphere is basically the cosmos in a ball. You have to step outside the universe to understand its dynamics. It's similar to globe but puts the universe in a sphere.
Outdoor water play for preschoolers; Learning the alphabet with water balloons!
An Acromantula was a giant magical species of spider native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly Borneo, where it inhabited dense jungles. Acromantulas were believed to be a wizard-bred species, designed to guard dwellings or treasure hoards, and were first created before the Ban on Experimental Breeding in 1965. These giant spiders had a taste for human flesh and were first spotted in 1794.[2] Acromantulas sported eight black eyes (white if blind) and were typically covered in thi
Pirate theme brain break and yoga ideas! Keep the kids moving with a pirate theme!
Downhill, of course! But, in every classroom there are students convinced that all rivers flow south. Blame it on wall maps that hang vertically and our knowledge of gravity. Blame it on the directionality of our largest river. Blame it on ignorance. But then do something to correct the misconception. Each group will need: -A sheet of freezer paper-A pan or tub in which the paper fits -Water-based markers: Blue, Brown, Purple, Black -Spray Bottle filled with water To begin, each group will create a unique landscape by crumpling up the piece of freezer paper. The paper is then opened part-way to reveal mountains, valleys, crevices, etc. Place the paper in the pan, making sure all of the paper is contained in the pan. Use the brown marker to mark the ridges and high points of the landscape. Use the blue marker to mark the low spots, where the students think the water will collect. Students then need to decide where they think the best place to build roads would be. They then draw in the roads using the black marker. Each student should choose a site for a house and draw that in with the purple marker. They may also wish to draw in other municipal buildings. Finally, add a compass rose to the upper right hand corner. Now you're ready for it to rain.... Using the spray bottle, mist water all over the landscape and watch what happens to the water - where it flows, where it collects, etc. How did the roads fare? How about the houses? Did all the water flow in the same direction? Which way did it go?
Enter the Quidditch Tabletop Dice Game. This dice-based tabletop game is perfect for Harry Potter fans who just can’t get enough of Quidditch. The only thing you need to play is this free Quidditch printable and two dice. Quidditch Tabletop Dice Game Of all the fascinating aspects of the
The fish is a scaly-skinned vertebrate that breathes using its gills. With its distinct features and colorful scales, drawing a fish is definitely a fun way to showcase your artistic skills. Who knows? Learning how to
Did anyone else ever notice that Harry never had to do math? Hermione chose to take arithmancy because...well why not? But no math was compulsory. No wonder my kids think Hogwarts is such an awesome school. But I wanted to get some math involved in our HP school so, sorry kids. But at least it's
If you are thinking to throw a Harry Potter party, look no further we have taken care of all the details for you including free printables!
Oh no, pirates have stolen the treasures of the king! This set contains 20 different pirate themed puzzle cards with lots of treasures and attributes (card size = A6). Some puzzles are easy to solve, others can be quite challenging. The puzzle pieces are larger than the shapes on the game cards as the pieces are not made to “fit” the shapes on the cards. The intention is to reproduce the tangram puzzle next to the game card. Please feel free to download the preview to see what's included! Language: English Theme: Pirates Figures: 1 Pirate ship 2 Pirate face 3 Sword 4 Parrot 5 Crown 6 Goblet 7 Crown 8 Ring 9 Treasure chest 10 Key 11 Key 12 Key 13 Necklace 14 Crown 15 Vase 16 Crown 17 Pirate hat 18 Sword 19 Anchor 20 Pirate in rowboat Puzzle Cards (PDF Files): 1x silhouette - 5 pages with 20 puzzles (page size = A4; 4 cards per page) 1x multicolored mosaic - 5 pages with 20 puzzles (page size = A4; 4 cards per page) Worksheets (PDF Files): 1x 1 page with 3 blank tangram sets (print onto colored paper). 1x 6 pages with individual pieces for ‘7 color tangram sets’ (print onto white paper). I hope you have as much fun solving the puzzles as I did creating them! *** ALSO AVAILABLE IN MY STORE: A supplementary set with 20 summer themed tangrams: Tangram Puzzle Cards: At the beach Large tangram packs with Math Mats and Clip Art: Tangram Large Pack: At the beach Tangram Large Pack: Pirates A tangram bundle with lots of fun Puzzle Cards: Tangram Bundle: 264 Puzzle Cards This bundle saves you over 50% OFF individual prices! *** --- Don't forget to leave feedback and earn TpT credit ! ---
These Mermaid Tail Crayons are the perfect glittery art supply to make drawing more fun. #mermaid
What better to motivate kids to really love science than Harry Potter? Themed resources (some free!) in one place for homeschool science with Harry Potter!
Care of Magical Creatures is an elective at Hogwarts whereupon students learn about magical creatures and are taught about their care and husbandry.
Today on the bog we have a super cool DIY Unicorn slime recipe. We really hope this helps
Learn about pond animals for kids by reading children's books and practicing pond animal-inspired yoga poses for kids. Learn, be active, and have fun!
So, hi! I haven’t written here in forever! Many things have changed – most importantly, I am now a full-time teen librarian in a library that I adore! I get to do awesome things for and…
How to throw the ultimate Harry Potter Hogwarts Dinner Event. How to make a Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom with decor and activities.
"I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death..." Professor Snape, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StonePotions is Harry Potter's least favorite class at Hogwart's School, thanks to a very unpleasant Professor Snape. Cruel and sarcastic, Snape has it in for Harry due his intense dislike of James Potter, Harry's father. A kitchen counter or table is the best place to have Potions lessons. Potions is basically chemistry class for the magically inclined. I took a recipe for goop and simply changed the names of the components to magical ingredients. Materials: Prepare these materials in advance. I printed labels to cover up the bottles and box of baking soda. Gillywater: Vinegar solution - mix 1 cup household vinegar with 1 cup water, or just use straight from the bottle. Black plastic spoons: add a couple drops of food color to the spoons and let dry. The food coloring will be invisible on the black spoons. Powdered bicorn horn: Baking Soda Dragon Scales: Glitter or small sequins Essence of Murtlap: Solution of 1 cup white school glue mixed with 1 cup water Phoenix Tears: Borax solution - dissolve 2-3 tsp borax in 1 cup water. I heated it slightly in a saucepan to help it dissolve. Borax is in the laundry detergent section of stores. Wiggentree Bark: small twigs or craft sticks for stirring. Large 8-12 oz clear plastic cups - these must be clear to see the color change and fizzing Small plastic cups with lids - these are the "crystal phials" from the Apothecary Tears of Phoenix Label "Crystal Phial" Potions Lesson - post these instructions up near the potions area for reference Measure 1/4 cup of gillywater and pour into the large plastic cup. Stir well with the black plastic spoon provided. (When the spoon hits the vinegar it will turn color) Add 1-2 spoonfuls of bicorn horn. (Baking soda will fizz and neutralize the acidic vinegar) Add dragon scales - for decoration Add about 2-3 tablespoons essence of murtlap (glue solution) Add 1-2 tablespoons phoenix tears (borax solution) Stir with the wiggentree bark stick (solution will coagulate and form a goopy mass) Scoop out the goop into the small plastic cup. Cap tightly and mark with names. I did a test run of the potions lesson before the party to make sure it worked. Assist the kids to follow the steps and mix the solution in the right order. The result will be a slimy substance we called flobberworm mucus. Use the crystal phials to contain the slime and let the kids keep it in their black cauldron bags as party favors. If you have an adult helper that can act nasty like Professor Snape it makes it even more fun! Next Stop: Herbology Class or Transfiguration Class or Outdoor Activities
Interested in finding a fun way to work some cooperative learning AND science and engineering into your day? This 30 minute lesson is a great way to do just that--and it's free! Everything you need to get started is included in this one page freebie--with the added bonus of a link to a blog post w...
This Harry Potter themed charades for kids printable game is a fun and easy family activity. Over 25 wizarding charades ideas using characters and actions
