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This collection of tree activities for kids is full of hands-on ways to learn about trees for kids to go along with Earth Day, Arbor Day, or a tree theme. It includes tree science activities, tree crafts, tree art ideas, parts of a tree, lesson plans and more for your tree theme.
My first graders really need help with their fine motor skills this year. After completing a very successful Kandinsky Concentric Circl...
Peach trees are normally associated with warmer temps in the south. Pennsylvania Amish country is about the furthest north that you'll find commercial peach orchards. I joked a while back that with climate change, we'll
Everyone loves a day at the beach and with this fun summer crossword puzzle they will be reviewing vocabulary and spelling while having fun. Each clue is a colorful image - puzzlers must fill the name in the grid. Crossword puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, unit or lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files and can also be used for a quiz. The summer vocabulary words included are: ball, camera, crab, fins, fish, hat, hot dog, ice cream, kite, lighthouse, pail, palm tree, sailboat, seashell, shovel, starfish, sun, sunglasses, sunscreen, and towel. The worksheet comes in two versions: one with a word bank (good for beginners) and the other without (good for more advanced students). Solution included. If you like this summer puzzle, you might also like: • Day at the Beach Word Search • Holiday at the Beach Bingo • Under the Sea Crossword We love FEEDBACK! And you earn CREDITS! • Log in to your Teachers Pay Teachers account. • Click on the drop down menu “My TpT”. • Select “My Purchases”. • Choose ratings and leave feedback. • Know that we love you for it! ♥ ♥ ♥ Puzzles to Print guarantees you the highest quality crosswords, word finds, cryptograms, Sudoku and number puzzles available.
3rd Gade clay snowman faces! Okay so techincally these weren't created in one class period, my 6th graders started these right before Christmas Break and had the chance to finish them up today in a catch up class. I started this new Gustav Klimt inspired lesson with my 4th graders. They are loving using GOLD paint! Haha! Stay tuned! More to come!
Create your own Family Tree Stack to learn more about your ancestors! Turn it into a fun game and have family members race to see who can build their family the fastest. Unlike a paper
Great news! We've created a series of free, easy to use anxiety resources to help parents, teachers and loves ones get kids talking about their worries.
Zacchaeus is a real-life example of the power that Jesus has to change our hearts. The goal in this lesson is for the children to feel the darkness and ugliness of sin, and then experience the joy and miracle of forgiveness when Zacchaeus meets Jesus! Bible Truth: Jesus has the power to forgives my sin. Bible Story: Jesus changes Zacchaeus' heart. Bible Study: Luke 19:1-10; I Corinthians 5:7 teach cha-ching! To tell the story of Zacchaeus "hands-on" style gather up these items: children's picture Bible, or flannel graph scenery and characters a small bag or coin pouch loose change a cut-out of a black heart and a white heart Peak your class's interest in your lesson by shaking the bag, and letting them guess what is inside. They will probably easily guess that you have money in your bag! Pass out a coin for each child to hold throughout the lesson. (Remind them that they should never put coins in their mouths!) Read the story of Zacchaeus from a children's picture Bible, or tell it in your own words with visuals, such as flannel graph. Introduce Zacchaeus as a short man, who was a tax collector. His job was to collect money that people had to pay to the king. But Zacchaeus took more money from people than he was supposed to. If someone was supposed to pay one coin to the king, Zaccahaeus made them pay two coins, and he would keep one of the coins for himself. That is called stealing. Zacchaeus was rich and had lots of money, but nobody wanted to be his friend because he stole money from them. He had a dark sinful heart. Hold up the dark heart as you describe Zacchaeus' dark and sinful heart. Go on to tell the rest of the story of Zacchaeus meeting Jesus, as you show pictures from the children's Bible or manipulate flannel graph characters. At the conclusion of the story, talk about how amazing it is that Jesus changed Zacchaeus' heart! He used to be a man that stole people's money, but now he gives his money away to people! Jesus did a miracle! Only Jesus has the power to take a dirty, sinful heart and give us a new clean heart! Zacchaeus repented, he turned away from his sin, and followed Jesus! Hold up the white heart as you describe how Jesus changed Zacchaeus' heart. Lead the class in a prayer, asking Jesus to forgive their sin, and change their hearts so they can follow Jesus like Zacchaeus. After you pray, collect the coins from the children. Tell them that they are giving the money back just like Zacchaeus did after he repented. sing Zacchaeus (was a wee little man) is a Sunday School classic, and the perfect song to reinforce the story they just heard. Be sure to do some actions with the song! The Repent Song is the same song we learned along with the story of John the Baptist, so it's great review and repetition. Follow the link for the lyrics and actions. The Bath Song is a great song about how Jesus washes away our sin with "super soap." The "call back" format makes it really easy to sing along! craft color & paste Here is a coloring sheet from Sermons 4 Kids of Jesus talking to Zacchaeus in the tree. Cut pieces of green paper, or green tissue paper into leaves for the children to glue onto the tree. zacchaeus meets Jesus A good craft is one that helps children retell the story that they learned. This craft does exactly that! You will need: this print out in (black & white) or (color) card stock scissors hole punch yarn green tissue paper glue clear tape crayons (optional) To prepare, print the print out page onto card stock. Cut on the dotted line, and cut out Zacchaeus. Punch a hole at the top and bottom of the tree. Cut out approximately 1" x 1" squares of green tissue paper. Cut yarn into 16" lengths. In class, provide glue for the children to attach the squares of tissue paper to the tree as leaves. Lace the yarn throught the holes and tie it behind the tree. If using the black and white version, provide crayons for the children to color Jesus and Zacchaeus. Tip: Tie the yarn near the top of the page, and attach Zacchaeus to the bottom of the page. It is easier for the kids, if you let them glue on the leaves before you add the yarn. Use clear tape to attach Zacchaeus to the yarn. Tip: Set the clear tape under the yarn, sticky side up, and then press Zacchaeus onto the tape. Move Zacchaeus up and down the tree to retell the story! up and down the tree For this craft you will need: this tree pattern this Zacchaeus pattern green construction paper jumbo craft sticks yarn scissors hole punch crayons glue tape To prepare, cut out the top, leaf portion of the tree pattern, and use it to trace onto green construction paper. Cut out tree and Zacchaeus figures. Punch a hole near the top of the trees. Cut yarn into approximately 7" lengths. In class, provide crayons for the children to color Zacchaeus, and the jumbo craft stick. Help them attach the tree to the craft stick with glue. Tape Zacchaeus to the yarn, thread the yarn through the hole in the tree, and tie the yarn off in the back to move Zacchaeus up and down the tree. Find more ideas and for teaching your child at home about Zacchaeus and his encounter with Jesus, here!
Double sided printable flashcards for multiplication with the answers on the back. Easy to print at home. Using for only a few minutes a day helps kids master the times tables and retain to memory.
Make a cardboard dinosaur craft for your dino loving kids with this super simple cut and slot method of construction! Great for older kids to do alone or to make for little ones to decorate and play with on a rainy day. Cardboard truly is the BEST art material available as far as I am...Read More »
Learn how to organize, communicate, and manage your back to school and Meet the Teacher Night open house like a pro.
Free printable I spy Earth Day activity for kids. Celebrate Earth Day with this fun free printable activity that kids will love.
Phew! It's in the books! My first day back in Kindergarten and let me tell you... I'm a little out of practice! I was all over it this morning....no criers.....(except a mom or two), we were on task and getting things done and then this afternoon I ran out of steam! We didn't exactly fall apart but it was hard to keep it together! It's a long day for littles that just are not accustomed to being at work all day long. (ME TOO!) So we talked about our jitters (read First Day Jitters) and that it's ok to be nervous...even for the teachers! I included this activity to express our feelings about our day: They colored the emotion they were feeling for the day and then drew a picture of themselves on the first day of school. I'm impressed already with the little artists I have in the room. AND.... I hung them all up on our WOW work wall and it was an easy peasy way to display work. I'm really happy with this addition to my room! It took me about 3 minutes to display 46 pages of work! I shared this earlier this summer but I will share it again just in case you are looking for a first day of school activity to go with First Day Jitters. Click on the picture to get it for free! So I hope you are feeling less than nervous about your first day back. I'm all ready to go back and give it another go tomorrow! What is your favorite activity for the first day of school? Or week? I might need some ideas by Friday!
Get a free sheet of Valentine Heart Printable ClipArt with nine sizes of hearts ranging from 3/4" to 5", in matching shapes. Both letter and A4 sizes.
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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING AND PRINTING! This download includes: ❤️One Father's Day Tree Craft Document sizes included: 8"x10" 8.5"x11" A4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my Father's Day Handcraft Bundle (this craft included!) here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1223336874/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to change out the word "dad" to anything else (dad, uncle, grandpa, parent, etc.) just let me know and I can do that for you! Make Dad's day even more special with a cute handprint keepsake that his little one(s) helped create! This craft is perfect for very young children (with some supervision of course since paint is pretty messy!). How to print: -Print at home on 8"x10" paper, 8.5" x 11" paper, or A4 document paper (depending on the size you choose) -Professionally print at your local print shop (staples, target, etc) ❤️Print on stock card paper for a more finished look❤️ ❤️Frame it to create a gift she will cherish forever❤️ If you need help with your download, Etsy has in depth instructions here : https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949 Printable Instant Digital Download: -This listing is for printable digital downloads, therefore you will receive no physical products. -The files will be available through an instant download once your payment is processed. -Download includes: --One ZIP file containing the handprint craft in 3 different sizes. -If you have any issues with the downloads just let me know and I will make it right! Terms Of Use: - This is meant for PERSONAL use only. - You may NOT resell these PDF files. - If you wish to do anything more with the PDF files, please reach out to me and I will see what I can do! If you have any questions about this printable Father's Day Craft, or about any of my other listings, please send me a message and I will get back to you as quickly as possible!
I am fizzing about the moveable storytelling mat I have made.I have been wanting to make a felt storytelling mat for a couple of years but every time I went to make one I didn’t because I thought I would need to make several for different scenes. A couple of months ago I came up with the idea of making a moveable one and I was EXCITED!No sewing or glue is required on the mat (except the trees)! I did add some embellishment with stitches but you don’t need them.Image.I made the base and then add
Project/Inquiry Based Learning has been a passion of mine ever since I discovered it about 5 years ago. Since then, I have stepped out of m...
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"Simplify, slow down, be kind, And don't forget to have art in your life - music, paintings, theater, dance, and sunsets."...
Earth Day Free Printable Pack for toddlers and preK featuring letter sounds, pre-writing, word tracing, puzzles, do a dot, lacing, counting, number recognition, patterns, visual discrimination matching. Learn about recycling and Earth day!
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Popsicle Summer Banner Decor Free Printable. Fun summer decor for a barbeque, last day of school party, memorial day printable, or 4th of July.
This clip art cut out printable features a red and green apple template that you can use to entertain your preschoolers during the school year or a rainy day. Whether you want to use these red and green apple templates as part of your arts and crafts fun or part of your preschool education sessions,
Summer days are full of swimming, outside play and lots of cold drinks and treats. One of my favorite childhood memories was to set up a lemonade stand in my driveway. My friends and I would make our own little stand out of a card table and a fun sign. We would always sell out
The 12 days of simsmas | Day Three Christmas Tree Cosy up with your favourite sims this year with the fire on and this cute new recolour I have done Comes in five different swatches Base game com…
A lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees—and what humans can learn from them.Stand tall.Stretch your branches to the sun.Be a tree!In this gorgeous and poetic celebration of one of nature’s greatest creations, acclaimed author Maria Gianferrari and illustrator Felicita Sala both compare us to the beauty and majesty of trees—and gently share the ways in which trees can inspire us to be better people.Abrams Appleseed Be A Tree! Book Details:Pages Count: 40Format: HardcoverAuthor: Maria GianferrariIllustrator: Felicita SalaSize: 8 1⁄2 x 11 1⁄3 inches
Chicory (Common chicory, Cichorium intybus) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has permanent and spindles root, rigid and erect stem and reaches up to 1.5 meters. The leaves are long and lance-shaped; flowers are large, light blue and bloom through the summer season.
Summer is offically upon us! That means warm days, outdoor activities and maybe socially distanced trips to the beach. Celbrate Summer with these 6 coloring pages, FREE to download from Dover Publi…
I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …
A 10-day Portugal itinerary, for anyone who'd like to experience the country's cities, castles, fortresses, beaches and coastline. Plan the perfect trip:
This week 4th grade will start their fall birch tree painting! We create these by using.... Materials: 12x18 90lb paper Crayola black tempera paint little pieces of cardboard and tempera cakes for the leaves and grass Day 1: We will look at photos of birch trees online, and talk about the texture of the bark and really examine what these birch trees really look like. I'll demonstrate how to drag the cardboard and black paint across the paper to create this unique bark texture. The students will get a piece of practice paper first, will practice creating these trees until they get the hang of it, and then they'll get their final piece of paper to create their painting on. Here's a picture of how to get started. If you're right handed, swipe your cardboard to the right. Vice versa if you're left handed. I create one side, and then flip my paper around to create the other side of the tree. This makes things so much easier! Here's what the students should finish on Day 1 Day 2: We'll add branches with Sharpies, and paint leaves and grass with our tempera cakes! Here's what they have finished so far! These guys and girls are off to a great start!! You can also change the background up to accommodate for any season. Here's a different arrangement, with snow and sunset colors in the background! “Lauren Stacey is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.”
