Papa Please Get the Moon for Me Activities and Lesson Ideas
A loving father brings his daughter her fondest wish, the moon and kids learn to set and achieve goals. Try these fun activities after a read aloud …
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Practice 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 ReadingThe Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle: An Interactive Lesson Plan for Classrooms or Homeschools
The industrious spider ignores offers to play, run, or nap while she spins her web in The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle. Kids enjoy the visual prop …
Continue ReadingCreating The Mitten Unit: First Grade Activities for Using Jan Brett's Book, The Mitten
The Mitten by Jan Brett is a favorite winter story for young children. It can easily be used to teach many language arts lessons or as an addition to …
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 ReadingActivities for "The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau" by Jon Agee
Jon Agee wrote and illustrated, “The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau”, a charming story full of surprises. This lesson plan offers …
Continue ReadingBoxcar Children Book Test Questions
Four orphaned children must run away before their mean grandfather tracks them down. They find a job at the bakery but the baker’s wife wants to …
Continue ReadingBoxcar Children Book Test Questions: Surprise Island
Why is the island cave filling with water? Will they get out in time? Who found the Indian skeleton? Why does stranger Joe know so many things? The …
Continue ReadingFive Innovative Daycare Activities for a Variety of AGes
Do you need ideas to entertain kids of a variety of ages? Try these fun and innovative ideas that are sure to keep smiles on the faces of these kids! …
Continue ReadingClimb Aboard! Boxcar Children Lesson Plan: Fun Activities, Plus Journaling and Sequencing Events
Where will the four children hide? Will Benny be sent to an orphans home? How will they survive in the woods? The Boxcar Children series remains a …
Continue ReadingA Lesson Plan on The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
The Paper Bag Princess is a fun read aloud story that empowers children to think through conflict situations. Use as a springboard for classroom …
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