Dr. Seuss’ birthday is celebrated on March 2 each year, and my daughter’s school draws it out into a whole week of celebrations, with theme days related to different books (today: stripes for On Beyond Zebra
), green eggs in … Read More ...
Try “Magic Books” to Get Kids Interested in Writing
This is a cool idea that I haven’t seen before. Tried & True Teaching Tools has a great tutorial and explanation for making “magic” books, which really do look a little magical.
They’re made by folding, cutting and weaving … Read More ...
Teach Kids to Tell Time with Books
With Daylight Saving Time having just ended, it feels like a good time to teach kids about time. Reading clocks is still an important skill, and learning about time can be made a little more fun with this collection of … Read More ...
Help Kids Tell a Story with an Experience Book
My daughter loves making books and telling stories, though she usually doesn’t get more than a couple of pages done before she moves on to the next project.
I love the idea of collaborating on a book where I take … Read More ...
Dr. Seuss-Inspired Science: More that Just Oobleck!
When you think of science and Dr. Seuss, it wouldn’t surprise me if your first thought went to oobleck, that gooey (in the original, green) goop that’s easy to make and fun to play with.
But there are many, many … Read More ...
Litte Blue Truck Activities
8 fun learning activities to go with everyone’s favorite book – Little Blue Truck!
These activities feature trucks, mud, and farm animals – what else do you need?
Check out the full activity round up here at Sunnydayfamily.com.… Read More ...
The Ultimate List of 3 Little Pigs Crafts, Lessons and Actvities
It doesn’t matter if you are reading this classic story at home, in school or at church. This is a mega round up of different activities and crafts you can use to enrich the learning and take it one step … Read More ...
10 Fun and Fabulous Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Did you know that March 2nd is the birthday of the famous and beloved author, Dr. Seuss
? Take a minute out of your day, either the day of, or leading up to, and celebrate the day with your little … Read More ...
Paper Bag Exploring Journals
Next time you are planning a nature hike, consider having everyone make one of these journals to record what they see. I love the rustic look of this paper bag journal, which is accomplished by crumpling the paper bag up … Read More ...
Easy Lapbooks
Lapbooks are a great way to encourage kids to explore more about and have fun with different themes. These themes can be something more general, like the Mammel Lapbook Printables offered by Kirsten, or they can focus on a specific … Read More ...
Oh, The Places You’ll Go Balloon Art
I ran across this gem and had to share just in time for Dr. Seuss’ birthday!
On this page, Mrs. Winter shares some Seuss related crafts and activities she did with her class. She shares the easy projects they made … Read More ...
Rocket Fueled Books & Rocket craft
If your little one is obsessed with Space (my kids are) then you are going to love this run down of the best books by BoyMamaTeacher Mama.
Being able to “teach” your kids whilst captivating their interest can take … Read More ...
Lesson Plans – 15 Books And Craft Ideas
A Crafty Crow Shares her bloggers round-up of books with matching crafts. The perfect addition to your homeschooling or summer activities list. Visit the Crafty Crow for the list of tutorials to go with each book title above. You could … Read More ...
Silhouette Paper Cuttings
Here is a great lesson plan on how to use silhouette paper cuttings when teacher younger children. It encourages fine hand motor skills and cutting skills. She based her ideas on the book The Amazing Paper Cuttings of Hans Christian … Read More ...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Painted Rocks
I think I have read The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle over 100 times. Each time I have a child, I am amazed at how drawn to this book they are. This rock painting project is the perfect … Read More ...