Art Projects for Papa Please Get Me the Moon by Eric Carle
This art lesson is based on a children’s book by Eric Carle. In the story, a little girl begs her father to get her the moon, and he does. In …
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Eric Carle Lesson Plans: Elementary Art Project for The Very Busy Spider Book
In this playful elementary art lesson, children hear a story about a busy spider spinning her web, and then make their own edible spiders.
Continue ReadingTeaching Kids Math with Papa Get Me The Moon by Eric Carle
This math lesson plan based on the book Papa Get Me the Moon by Eric Care teaches rote counting, writing and tracing numbers. Teaching elementary …
Continue ReadingPractice Early Math Skills with The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
Children count, trace, and write numbers as they learn kindergarten math. This easy-to teach lesson plan builds on mathematical concepts taught in …
Continue ReadingThe Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams: How to Teach and Engage Elementary Learners in English and Art Class
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams is one of those books that elicits an ‘ooh, I remember that one!’ response from adult readers. …
Continue ReadingHow the Grinch Stole Christmas Math Activities for Children: Pre-K and Kindergarten Lesson Plan
Teach math skills with a Christmas favorite and see how quickly the kids learn. This is an interactive math lesson using characters from the story of …
Continue ReadingElementary Lesson Plan for the Grouchy Lady Bug by Eric Carle
This lesson plan based on the book The Grouchy Ladybug is age appropriate for kindergarten through second grade and takes about 30 to 60 minutes to …
Continue ReadingFun Preschool Activities and Facts Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Snatch the sombrero! Pass the peppers! It’s time to have a fiesta. Cinco de Mayo activities and facts will introduce this joyous Mexican holiday …
Continue Reading“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” Activities
“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” is a popular book that can help students review the letters of the alphabet. These “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” activities are …
Continue ReadingChicka Chicka Boom Boom Preschool Arts and Crafts
“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” by John Archambault, is a favorite read-aloud book for many preschool teachers. Try out some of these “Chicka Chicka Boom …
Continue ReadingA 3-D Butterfly Art Project for Spring Using Plastic Baggies
Fly into spring with this simple butterfly art project using basic items such as plastic baggies and common art supplies and materials. You can even …
Continue ReadingTeacher Lesson Plans and Unit for The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter With Related Activities
What happens when a naughty rabbit slips under the garden gate and into the vegetables? Children enjoy finding out how Peter gets in –and out—of …
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