Friday, September 4, 2026

THE DETECTIVE DOG BOOK CRAFT

THE DETECTIVE DOG

by Julia Donaldson

Focus : Detective dog Nell reminds us that the world is full of sensory information waiting to be discovered. When the school’s library books suddenly disappear, Nell uses her extraordinary sense of smell to follow a trail of clues. This unit focuses on the logic of cause-and-effect deduction.

Detective Dog page

1 Middle page for coloring and retelling the story

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THE DETECTIVE DOG by Julia Donaldson Focus : Detective dog Nell reminds us that the world is full of sensory information waiting to be discovered. When the school’s library books suddenly disappear, Nell uses her extraordinary sense of smell to follow a trail of clues. This unit focuses on the logic of cause-and-effect deduction. Detective Dog page 1 Middle page for coloring and retelling the story Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits to lower for the cost of your future purchases. THANK YOU PINTEREST CLIPART BY clip pity

HEY, LITTLE ANT TEACHER PUPPET STICKS AND STUDENT SIZE

HEY, LITTLE ANT 

by Phillip M. Hoose
Story Retelling Puppets 

TEACHER & CHARACTER SET

Unit Objectives: These puppets are designed for kinesthetic retelling and auditory recognition. By physically moving the characters the story is read, students develop narrative recall, language fluency, and social-emotional engagement.

Puppet Set Includes:

1. Easy Version: Character circles in black and white for students to color.

2. 1 Teacher Example: A full color set to serve as a visual guide for the finished product.

3. THIS SET HAS 4 TEACHER LARGE STICKS & 7 STUDENT SIZE in color.

Directions:

1. First: Cut out the characters.

2. Second: Carefully cut out student character circle. For younger toddlers, the teacher may want to pre-cut these to focus entirely on the retelling aspect.

3. Third: Apply a small amount of glue to the top of a large stick (popsicle stick) student, Paint stirrer teacher.

4. Fourth: Press the character circle onto the glue and let it dry completely before use.

5. Teacher’s Idea: I highly recommend printing these puppets on card-stock. It is much sturdier for little hands and ensures the puppets will last through many story-time sessions!

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Thursday, September 3, 2026

THE BAD SEED TODDLER BOOK UNIT

THE BAD SEED 

by Jory John

Focus: The Bad Seed has a bad reputation—he doesn't wash his hands, he cuts in line, and he tells big lies. But after sharing the sad story of how he became a "bad seed," he decides he doesn't want to be angry anymore. This unit focuses on the logic of self-determination and emotional growth . Little learners discover that our past or our mistakes do not define who we are, and that being "good" or "bad" is a daily choice we get to make for ourselves.

8 Pages trace the wording and color 

P is for painting 

L is for letter 

S is for seeds 

Alphabet practice upper and lowercase 

Trace and color sunflower 

Trace the letter S 

Dot Dauber Fun S 

Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct number 

Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers 

3 pages Count the sunflowers and draw a line to correct number. 

1 page color the seeds 

2 pages trace the lines 

2 pages matching –color-cut-glue 

1 page circle the largest and color 

1 page circle the smallest and color 

2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste 

Trace numbers 1-15 

2 pages Scissor practice 

42 Picture Cards Comprehension Questions 

5 Vocabulary Words with definitions 

4 Child –Friendly Discussion Starters 

4 Key Teaching Points Craft-Planting Good Choices!
6 Math 5 frames 

3 Puzzles Puppet Sticks in B/W & color for students to retell story 

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

FIND SPOT AT THE STADIUM SEQUENCING POP-UP CRAFT

FIND SPOT AT THE STADIUM

by Eric Hill

Join Spot and his mom at the stadium! A trip to the sports stadium is an exciting first experience for little ones, and Spot is no different - from soccer to tennis to swimming, he loves trying something new. With bold, simple design, and plenty of humor, this new Spot adventure.

Pop Up Sequencing Craft

I have provided a color and B/W version of the craft. I know colored ink is expensive, so I added colored for the teacher to make an example. I know the circles might be hard to cut for younger students, so possibly you can send home for an adult to help with circles. Each craft comes with a page explaining how it goes together. I used card stock for the back page and regular paper for the circles. Enjoy!

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Monday, August 31, 2026

HOW TO CATCH A STAR TODDLER BOOK UNIT Theme: Persistence and Imagination

HOW TO CATCH A STAR

by Oliver Jeffers

A little boy loves the stars so much that he decides he wants to catch one of his very own. He tries waiting, climbing, and even using a toy spaceship, but nothing seems to work. Just as he is ready to give up, he discovers a beautiful starfish washed up on the beach. This unit focuses on the logic of goal-setting and emotional flexibility .

8 Pages trace the wording and color

B is for boy

R is for rocket

S is for star

Alphabet practice upper and lowercase

Trace and color the star

Trace, color, and cut out the rocket

Trace and Color the alien

Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct number

Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers

2 pages Color in the 10 frame with the correct number of dots

1 page color the stars

2 pages trace the lines

2 pages matching –color-cut-glue

1 page circle the largest and color

1 page circle the smallest and color

2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste

Trace numbers 1-15

2 pages Scissor practice

19 Picture Cards

Comprehension Questions

5 Vocabulary Words with definitions

4 Child –Friendly Discussion Starters

4 Key Teaching Points

Catch a Star Play Dough Mat

3 Puzzles

Puppet Sticks in B/W & color for students to retell story

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

THE BAD SEED BINGO

THE BAD SEED

5 bingo cards

*you can print 2 cards per sheet for smaller cards*

9 bingo call cards

Only 9 spots per sheet for preschool

A CROWN

5 COLORING PAGES INCLUDED

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