Pop-Up Cards and Books Directions: Fold an 81⁄2″ x 11″ sheet of paper in half creating an 81⁄2″ x 51⁄2″ rectangle. Open the paper and in the center make two parallel cuts across the fold that are approximately 1″ in length, 11⁄2″ apart. From the back of the paper gently push out the tab and … Read more
The Buzz on Names – Getting acquainted gameColor and cut out a copy of the bee pattern on page 7 and laminate it for durability. Gather youngsters in a circle and give a child the bee. As youngsters pass the bee around the circle, prompt them to chant the rhyme shown. When the rhyme ends, … Read more
Set-Up Tape the file folders together using double-sided tape. Tape large flower accents to the inside of the folder. Write an entry word on each. Attach two small pieces of hook-and-loop tape (loop side) to the petals of each large flower accent. On the mini flower accents, write the synonyms and antonyms of each entry … Read more
Alligator’s Apples – 5 apples make a snack for alligator. Letter A Handwriting Sheet
Procedure:Sing the Apple Annie song on page 22. Review with the children that Annie Apple likes apples. Explain they will pretend to pick apples from Annie’s tree. Pass a mat, unifex cubes (apples) and container to children. Explain the cubes are apples. Place them in the tree. The bowl is the apple basket. Place it … Read more
Day by Day – Yesterday, today, and tomorrow activityStart the day with a cheerful tune! After students identify the day’s date, ask them to name the current day, the day it was yesterday, and the day it will be tomorrow. Then lead them in the song below. (sung to the tune of “Are You Sleeping?”)Today … Read more
Literary ExplorationAnimal Defenses by Malcom PennyAnimals of Sea and Shore by Illa PodendorfAnimals of Seashore by Hidetomo OdaAnimals That Live in Shells by Dean MorrisThe Biggest House in the World by Leo LionniClams Can’t Sing by James StevensonThe Crab That Played with the Sea by Rudyard KiplingDiscovering Slugs and Snails by Jennifer ColdreyDo Not Open … Read more
1 Little,2 Little,3 Little Pumpkins!4 Little,5 Little,6 Little Pumpkins!7 Little8 Little9 Little Pumpkins!I Can Count to 10!
Letter Animals Directions: Punch out one of each letter of the alphabet to have them ready for use. Brainstorm with the group a list of animals that start with each letter of the alphabet. Give each student a sheet of construction paper and one letter of his or her choice. Think about how to create … Read more
Simple Sliders Activity Directions: Build these sliders as a means for each student to respond to questions you ask. Set aside one Bolder Borders® panel for each student (a pack contains 12 panels). Or, use one panel for an interactive wall mounted display. For each slider, cut a piece of construction paper 3″ wide and … Read more
Keep the theme going: T-8505 Fall Leaves Bolder Borders®T-80017 Fall Leaves Discovery™ TrimmersT-80027 Vegetable Mix Discovery™ TrimmersT-10011 Pumpkin Mini AccentsT-10924 Fall Favorites Classic Accents® Variety PackT-65002 Holidays StencilsT-69202 Colorful Leaves Desk Toppers® Name PlatesT-72201 Colorful Leaves Note PadT-83403 Thanksgiving Time Stinky Stickers®
Playing Cards Directions: Count out 44 cards from the Make-Your-Own Pocket Flash Cards set. Using 1″ STICK-EZE® numerals, apply a number, 0-10, to the upper left corner of each card. Then turn the card upside down and apply the same number to the lower right corner. Now you can read the number regardless of which … Read more
Play the “Mr. Pencil’s ABC’s” song for the students to march back to their tables. Have the students ask their parents or guardians to help find one item around the house beginning with the same first letter and sound as the letter in the students’ names. (Ex: Greg’s grapes, Catherine’s cap, etc.) Language Development: Oral … Read more
EGGBERT’S TRAVELS SKILLSCreativityLetter writing Activity:At the end of the story, Eggbert enjoyed going places and painting pictures of his travels on postcards to send back to the other eggs. He especially liked places with cracks. (Example in the book: the Grand Canyon) Where else might Eggbert like to go? Give each student an 8 in. … Read more
Bulletin Board Trimmer Bookmarks Activity for Grades 1-4 Directions: Your students will have fun making their own bookmarks to track their reading or to share as gifts. Measure and cut borders into 7.5″ lengths. Basic bookmarks Decorate the front of the border (checkerboard side) with a saying, your name, stickers, and other embellishments to personalize … Read more
Columbus Day/Sequencing, History Sailing with Columbus Life as an explorer must have been very exciting. Imagine you are a member of Christopher Columbus’ crew on the voyage to discover new land. Tell the story of your adventure! Writing StimulatorsDescribe your ship. Were you on the Pinta, the Nina or the Santa Maria?What did you have … Read more
Christian Mini Books Directions: This sheet shows how to make a group book, but the same process can be used for students to create individual books. Prior to the activity, choose Classic Accents® that fit with the theme of your book. You’ll need two accents, for the front and back covers. Ideas for book themes … Read more
GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN To Make Little Books……• These little books are designed to copy exactly as they appear in the book.• Instruct the students to trace, color and cut out each page of the little color book.• Put the pages in order and staple across the top to complete the little book. … Read more
This book is organized into three sections:I. All About Reports describes the different types of reports and their purposes. It teaches the components needed to write an effective report.II. Writing Reports teaches the writing process steps or prewriting, drafting, editing, and publishing. It gives practice researching, documenting, and analyzing data. This section also allows the … Read more
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