I think this YouTube video of the life cycle of a pumpkin is well done. Please click on the picture below to have a look.
Kathy
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Life Cycle of a Pumpkin
There are lots of wonderful resources to help kids learn about pumpkins.
I think this YouTube video of the life cycle of a pumpkin is well done. Please click on the picture below to have a look.
Enjoy,
Kathy
I think this YouTube video of the life cycle of a pumpkin is well done. Please click on the picture below to have a look.
Kathy
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Children Make Terrible Pets
This book is so much fun! Love it!
Children Make Terrible Pets
By Peter Brown
Don't miss out on reading this book to your students. They will enjoy listening, giggling, and asking questions about it. (Ex.: Why does the bear have square ears?)
Book Synopsis:
Lucy is a young bear. She finds a critter in the forest. The critter is a young boy.
She decides to take him home and make him her pet. But Lucy's mother is not happy.
Then Lucy's mom relents under one condition, Lucy takes the responsibility of taking care of this new pet.
Lucy agrees and names the critter, Squeak. They become inseparable and do everything together.
One day Squeak disappears. Lucy is devastated and goes on a hunt to find him.
Lucy finds Squeak but something has changed. Squeak is enjoying a picnic with his family. She realizes that Squeak belongs to his family. Lucy learns a valuable lesson.
I put together a comprehension, retelling, craft product to go along with the book.
The question and answer sticks are numbered sequentially so that the story questions are used not only to check comprehension but also to retell the story.
They can be used with whole group discussion, partners, or small group instruction.
Also, included is a fun craft. Students can make a Lucy and take her home to remind them of the story and the lesson Lucy learned.
If you are interested in this product, please click on the picture below to visit my TPT store.
Children Make Terrible Pets
By Peter Brown
Don't miss out on reading this book to your students. They will enjoy listening, giggling, and asking questions about it. (Ex.: Why does the bear have square ears?)
Book Synopsis:
Lucy is a young bear. She finds a critter in the forest. The critter is a young boy.
She decides to take him home and make him her pet. But Lucy's mother is not happy.
Then Lucy's mom relents under one condition, Lucy takes the responsibility of taking care of this new pet.
Lucy agrees and names the critter, Squeak. They become inseparable and do everything together.
One day Squeak disappears. Lucy is devastated and goes on a hunt to find him.
Lucy finds Squeak but something has changed. Squeak is enjoying a picnic with his family. She realizes that Squeak belongs to his family. Lucy learns a valuable lesson.
After reading this book a zillion times. (Just kidding. I told a student that I loved this book and he said, "Are you going to read it a zillion times?" "Yes, of course I am," I replied.)
I put together a comprehension, retelling, craft product to go along with the book.
The question and answer sticks are numbered sequentially so that the story questions are used not only to check comprehension but also to retell the story.
They can be used with whole group discussion, partners, or small group instruction.
Also, included is a fun craft. Students can make a Lucy and take her home to remind them of the story and the lesson Lucy learned.
If you are interested in this product, please click on the picture below to visit my TPT store.
Thank you for stopping by!
Kathy
Friday, October 4, 2013
Laugh Out Loud #11
I just love kindergarteners!
Their perspective of the world is so unique.
I was teaching a group of kinders how to write the number 5.
ME: Draw the stick, draw the tummy, put the hat on. That's how to write the number 5. Now you try it.
STUDENT: I'm having trouble.
ME: Okay. I'll help you. Let's do it together. Draw the stick, draw the tummy, put the hat on. There, now you try it. Come on, give it a try.
STUDENT: I'm still having trouble.
ME: That's alright, just keep practicing. You'll get it.
STUDENT: Oh brother, this is not high school!
You just gotta love em!
Kathy
Their perspective of the world is so unique.
I was teaching a group of kinders how to write the number 5.
ME: Draw the stick, draw the tummy, put the hat on. That's how to write the number 5. Now you try it.
STUDENT: I'm having trouble.
ME: Okay. I'll help you. Let's do it together. Draw the stick, draw the tummy, put the hat on. There, now you try it. Come on, give it a try.
STUDENT: I'm still having trouble.
ME: That's alright, just keep practicing. You'll get it.
STUDENT: Oh brother, this is not high school!
You just gotta love em!
Kathy
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Free Paper Plate Scarecrow
Scarecrows are a fun symbol of the harvest season. Children enjoy seeing all the different kinds of scarecrows; silly, scary, funny, and even cute!
This easy paper plate scarecrow art project gives kids the opportunity to show their creativity and have fun creating a scarecrow head. Their delightful scarecrow heads can be displayed in your classroom.
Each student needs one uncoated paper plate. Use the back side of the plate. Have students write their name on the inside of the plate. Students paint the back side of the plate with yellow watercolor.
Complete directions and patterns are included in the FREE download.
Please click on the picture below to get your copy.
This easy paper plate scarecrow art project gives kids the opportunity to show their creativity and have fun creating a scarecrow head. Their delightful scarecrow heads can be displayed in your classroom.
Each student needs one uncoated paper plate. Use the back side of the plate. Have students write their name on the inside of the plate. Students paint the back side of the plate with yellow watercolor.
Complete directions and patterns are included in the FREE download.
Please click on the picture below to get your copy.
Happy Fall!
Kathy
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Pumpkin Project Instead of Jack-O-Lantern
Maybe you have seen this on Pinterest or maybe not. So I am sharing it because I think it is a great project to do in the classroom.
This project comes from the blog, Growing in Pre K.
Please click on the picture below to link to their blog.
I think this can be done as a class project or each child can bring a small pumpkin for themselves.
Help each child cut off the lid of the pumpkin.
Do not scoop anything out of the inside. Throw the top away.
Spray the pumpkin with a mixture of oil of clove and water, inside and outside. Wipe the pumpkin down. This will help to stop mold from growing on the pumpkin.
Add a little soil and mix it with the seeds inside with your hand. Make sure some of the seeds are near the surface of the dirt. Add just enough water to moisten the soil.
Then watch the seeds grow. (Usually you can see a sprout in 5-7 days.) You probably won't need to water the plants because most of the moisture comes from inside the pumpkin. Too much water will cause the pumpkin to mold and soften.
If the pumpkin starts to grow a little mold spray the pumpkin with a mixture of oil of clove and water again. Wipe the pumpkin down.
Once the pumpkin plants have sprouted the students can take them home and plant the entire pumpkin in their yard and then continue to watch it grow.
Students can write about their pumpkin project.
I have pumpkin shaped writing paper in my TPT product called Shape Templates. Write, draw, color, cut out, staple together. Please click below for more information.
If you are interested in a variety of additional templates, please click on the picture below to link to my TPT store.
Also, on the Growing in Pre K blog is a link to FREE life cycle pumpkin sequencing cards at the Montessori website. Please click on the picture below to print your copy.
Thank you to Growing in Pre K for sharing a wonderful, fun idea! You rock!
Kathy
This project comes from the blog, Growing in Pre K.
Please click on the picture below to link to their blog.
I think this can be done as a class project or each child can bring a small pumpkin for themselves.
Help each child cut off the lid of the pumpkin.
Do not scoop anything out of the inside. Throw the top away.
Spray the pumpkin with a mixture of oil of clove and water, inside and outside. Wipe the pumpkin down. This will help to stop mold from growing on the pumpkin.
Add a little soil and mix it with the seeds inside with your hand. Make sure some of the seeds are near the surface of the dirt. Add just enough water to moisten the soil.
Then watch the seeds grow. (Usually you can see a sprout in 5-7 days.) You probably won't need to water the plants because most of the moisture comes from inside the pumpkin. Too much water will cause the pumpkin to mold and soften.
If the pumpkin starts to grow a little mold spray the pumpkin with a mixture of oil of clove and water again. Wipe the pumpkin down.
Once the pumpkin plants have sprouted the students can take them home and plant the entire pumpkin in their yard and then continue to watch it grow.
Students can write about their pumpkin project.
I have pumpkin shaped writing paper in my TPT product called Shape Templates. Write, draw, color, cut out, staple together. Please click below for more information.
If you are interested in a variety of additional templates, please click on the picture below to link to my TPT store.
Also, on the Growing in Pre K blog is a link to FREE life cycle pumpkin sequencing cards at the Montessori website. Please click on the picture below to print your copy.
Thank you to Growing in Pre K for sharing a wonderful, fun idea! You rock!
Kathy
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
FREE Scarecrow Art & Writing
Last year I shared my scarecrow art. This year I have added a writing prompt to it, My Scarecrow's Job.
Please click on the picture below to get your FREE copy. Art and writing directions are included in the download.
This art and writing activity can be completed after reading any book that has scarecrows.
Here is a list of books you can read to your students before completing the art and writing.
Please click on the pictures below to link to amazon.com and read about each book.
The Little Scarecrow Boy by Margaret Wise Brown
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
Scarecrow Pete by Mark Kimball Moulton
The Lonely Scarecrow by Tim Preston
The Scarecrow's Hat by Ken Brown
The Scarecrow by Gina Thompson
Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant
Please click on the picture below to get your FREE copy. Art and writing directions are included in the download.
This art and writing activity can be completed after reading any book that has scarecrows.
Here is a list of books you can read to your students before completing the art and writing.
Please click on the pictures below to link to amazon.com and read about each book.
The Little Scarecrow Boy by Margaret Wise Brown
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
Scarecrow Pete by Mark Kimball Moulton
The Lonely Scarecrow by Tim Preston
The Scarecrow's Hat by Ken Brown
The Scarecrow by Gina Thompson
Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant
Fall is on its way!
Kathy
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