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2nd grade art literature circles
Be You! by Peter H Reynolds Activity Workbook: Celebrating You
Help your students realize, believe, and share with the world that they are curious, adventurous, persistent, brave, patient, kind, understanding, and so much more!Great for Reading Centers, small groups, or whole class activity! Read aloud the story "Be You!" or watch MaiStoryBooks FREE interactive read aloud video, and then encourage students to create their own *Be You* book~ their very own book about themselves and all the great things they are and can be!Inspired by Peter H. Reynold's book
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1st - 4th
Ant Craft | Insect Craft and Activities
Spring is here and so are the insects! If you are studying about bugs this Spring these cute little ant crafts will be a hit with your students!This little ant will be a cute craft for your kids to create. He would look great on a Spring bulletin board or in the hallway outside of your room.It is a great Spring craft activity to add to your Spring lessons.Use this craft while learning about all of your Spring insect activities. This craft includes:Ant Craft that can be made in red or black.An
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PreK - 3rd
Turkey Trouble Story Hat and Activities
Fun story retelling actitivites to go along with a very popular book just in time for Thanksgiving, Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano.Included:Turkey Trouble Sequence CardsTurkey Trouble Sequence Hat ActivityWanted Turkey Activity WorksheetTurkey in Disguise Activity WorksheetTurkey Write a Letter - "Please Don't Eat Turkey"Persuasive Writing - In My Opinion...Web OrganizerPersuasive Writing - In Opinion...Writing Paper (primary, and secondary lines)More Story Sequencing Hats Here:Gingerbread Boy/
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K - 3rd
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Johnny Appleseed Craft and Class Book
Celebrate Johnny Appleseed during your apple theme unit this Fall with this sweet Johnny Appleseed craft. He will be an adorable addition to your apple studies.He will look great and festive on a bulletin board or in a school hallway. Class book included with this craft.Included with this craft:All pattern pieces are included with this craft. InstructionsMaterials ListPicture of craftClass book: "I Am Johnny Appleseed" The students decorate themselves as Johnny Appleseed and write their name
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PreK - 3rd
Winter | New Years | Bigfoot and Yeti | Craft and Class Book
Kids are fascinated by and love Bigfoot and Yetis! Your class will adore making these sweet and friendly little guys...and girls! There are numerous books to read along with this craft, I have included a picture of several along with this craft. Included with this craft:All pattern pieces are included with this craft.Pictures of craft.Instructions and materials listClass Book: "My Yeti" Kids color the page and name their Yeti and tell what he likes to eat. I have also included a class book fo
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PreK - 2nd
Little Llama's Red Pajamas | Book Companion Craft | Back to School
Back To School Llama CraftThis Llama was created to be a book companion craft for the book, "Llama, Llama Red Pajamas". After reading the story with your students have them make a Little Llama.I have included a quilt template to pair with the llama.Included with the Craft:All pattern pieces for the craft with detailed edges and withoutPicture of the craftMaterials ListInstructions PageClass Book: "When I Go To Bed At Night I..."You're kids will have fun making this craft and they will be so pro
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PreK - 2nd
Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos by Brown 21 Extension Activities PLUS Mini Book
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form.Brown's story recou
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Third Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle
Fox in Socks | Crafts Coloring cut and glue
Fox in Socks | Crafts Coloring cut and glue | Celebrate Dr. Seuss Week This resource is activities for coloring, Cut, and Glue. Each page provides fine motor skill and visual perceptual skill practice.This easily assembled project. In this product, students can design the socks their own. It also stimulates creativity and fun. They love learning how to use their scissor skills. And this is the perfect package for them to learn fine motor skills and scissors training.This worksheet includes the f
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PreK - 2nd
Georgia O'Keefe Art Lesson Flowers K-4th grade Art History
This lesson plan introduces your students to Artist Georgia O’Keefe. The lesson is perfect for Pre-K through 4thd grade. Students will have the opportunity to create with watercolor paint. The lesson will invite the child to create a beautiful unique art piece inspired by Georgia O'Keefe's wonderful flowers and her body of work. You can use this lesson in the following ways:a unit on the art of Georgia O’Keefea 30 minute sub plan a unit on watercolor painta introduction to the many ways artists
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K - 3rd
The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken 10 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Help your students have a growth mindset with this delightful picture book by Corinna Luyken, The Book of Mistakes. Enjoy this story's humorous approach to learning from mistakes and making them into good ideas. The pictures are magnificent! This would be great for a classroom teacher or school librarian and will spark some wonderful discussion and art! From Publisher's Weekly: The idea of setbacks being opportunities in disguise is no stranger to picture book pages, but rarely has it been illum
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1st - 4th
Fall | Johnny Appleseed | Hat Craft
Celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday on September 26 during your apple theme unit this Fall with this sweet Johnny Appleseed hat craft. Your kiddos will love making a pot hat and wearing it on Johnny Appleseed's birthday. When your kids wear these hats be sure and take pictures of them as a keepsake! I have my kids wear flannel shirts on the day we make these hats. This will be another adorable addition to your apple studies.Included:All pattern pieces are included with and without the det
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PreK - 2nd
Back to School | Glue Bottle Craft and Poem
Learning how to use glue the right way is important!This bottle of glue is a great craft for your littles at the beginning of the school year. It is great to use when you are teaching them how to squirt just the right amount onto their paper or craft. This craft includes:All pattern piecesPicture of the craft with eyes and without.Glue Poem label to attach to the craftPoem on a full page to display with the craft on a bulletin board.Your kids will have so much fun creating their crafts and be pr
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PreK - 2nd
Brown Bear Brown Bear Craft Back to School A Sequencing and Retelling Activity
Everyone loves Eric Carle's Book Brown Bear Brown Bear. I read it at the beginning of the year in Kindergarten. Copy the body parts on Brown Paper to make the Bear. Next is to make a banner of the colorful friends he sees out of white paper and color the different animals. He is truly a great craft to do after reading the book.This project is great for resource for sequence and retelling literacy.Brown Bear Brown Bear Craft by Catherine Letner is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-N
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PreK - 3rd
Wayne Thiebaud Art Lesson Cupcakes 1st-4th Grade Art History Americana
This art lesson introduces your students to Artist Wayne Thiebaud. Thiebaud is associated with the pop art movement because of his interest in objects of mass culture. The lesson is perfect for 1st through 4th. Students will have the opportunity to explore directed line drawing and working with color, line, texture and pattern. The lesson will invite the students to create a beautiful unique art piece using collage techniques and inspired by Mr. Thiebaud. This lesson focuses on a kid favorite –
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1st - 4th
Flat Stanley - Paper Bag Puppet Craftivity
This paper bag puppet “craftivity” will certainly get your students excited about Flat Stanley! This activity is based on the original Flat Stanley book, written by Jeff Brown, but it can be used with any of the Flat Stanley books. When students have finished their puppets, they can re-enact scenes from the book-- fly him around like a kite, put him in a large envelope, slip him under a door, or hang him on the wall like a painting in the museum!
On the back of the paper bag puppet, students d
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1st - 3rd
If You give Mouse A Cookie, Back to School Craft
This craft is a book companion to three books, which are:1. "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie"2. " If You Take A Mouse to the Movies"3. "If you Take A Mouse to School"Students love to create after hearing a story.You could decorated your classroom bulletin Board with these wonderful crafts
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PreK - 2nd
Martin Luther King Jr. Dove of Peace Craft and Writing Activity
This is a super cute writing and craft activity to do for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Have your students write about Kindness or have them trace the words, "Kindness Begins With Me."Next the students can create the Peace Dove to place above their Writing Activity. These will make a great display on your classroom Bulletin Board.
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PreK - 5th
The Noisy Paint Box by Barb Rosenstock 17 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Caldecott Honor Book, The Noisy Paint Box examines Vasya Kandinsky's life as an abstract artist. This book could easily be used in a classroom, school library, art of music room. It is a diverse biography and one that your students will find fascinating. From School Library Journal: A stirring tribute to a prominent pioneer of abstract art, Paintbox follows the life of Russian-born artist Vasya Kandinsky from his childhood to adulthood, conveying the astounding imagery conjured in the painter's
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Celebrate Art and Artists 15 Book Companion Bundle NO PREP
Between the Lines Ernie Barnes Biography by Wallace 22 Extension Activities
Learn about the fascinating life of artist and professional football player, Ernie Barnes. This book by Sandra Neil Wallace and Bryan Collier has earned several starred reviews:“A visually striking, enlightening picture-book biography.” —Booklist (starred review)“An absolutely indispensable illustrated biography that will remind readers of all ages that it’s never too late to pursue their dreams.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A well-sourced, stirringly told account of an artist draw
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Celebrate Art and Artists 15 Book Companion Bundle NO PREP
Paul Klee Art Lesson K-4th grade Castle and Sun Art History
This lesson plan introduces your students to Artist Paul Klee. The lesson is perfect for K through 4thd grade. Students will have the opportunity to create and also have a hand at design. The student will practice using a stencil, work in a collage style, creating a blueprint and integration of shapes. The lesson will invite the child to create a beautiful unique art piece inspired by Mr. Klee that is based on His work “Castle and Sun.” You can use this lesson in the following ways:a unit on
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K - 4th
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Warm and Cold Fish Art Project
This art project turns out so cool! I do this as a practice for warm and cold color identification. I use this in connection with my Literature unit based on the book Rainbow Fish and My Elements of Art curriculum.
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Colored Pencils
Black construction paper (cut to 6 x 8.5)
Project fish copies
Scissors
Glue
Students are taught the difference between warm and cold colors; blue, green, purple= cold, yellow orange and red= warm.
Students do this project in two parts;
1. Fish
2. Backg
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1st - 5th
Art Lessons 5 Lesson Bundle Matisse Picasso Carle O'Keefe Cezanne History ELA
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce your students to the world of art? Our art lesson bundle featuring works by Matisse, Picasso, Carle, O'Keefe, and Cezanne is just what you need!In this lesson bundle, we'll guide your students through some of the most iconic works of art of the 20th century. They'll learn how Matisse used bold colors and simple shapes to create his vibrant Fish Bowl painting, how Picasso challenged the conventions of perspective and representation with his
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K - 4th
James Rizzi Boats Art Lesson Pre-K to 3rd Contemporary Art History and Lesson
This art lesson featuring the work of artist James Rizzi and his painting "Cruising on a Love Boat" is a fun way to teach pop art to your students. This lesson is perfect for K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade.In this lesson, we'll explore the colorful and whimsical style of James Rizzi, and how he used bold lines and bright colors to create his playful artworks. We'll also discuss the theme of love and relationships in "Cruising on a Love Boat," and how art can convey complex emotions and ideas.Through
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PreK - 3rd
Little Reminders: Lasting Memories (Poetry for Kids)
Little Reminders, Lasting Memories: Poems from the Heart of ChildhoodHello young explorer, and welcome to the pages of "Little Reminders"!Every child's journey is sprinkled with moments of joy, learning, and wonder. From the cozy embrace of Christmas mornings to the jitters of stepping into a new classroom, from the secret wishes whispered to favorite teachers, to the quiet assurances after nighttime oopsies—these are the memories that shape our early years."Little Reminders" captures these mome
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K - 4th
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