Sunday, August 16, 2026

THE PUMPKIN THIEF TEACHER & STUDENT PUPPET STICKS

THE PUMPKIN THIEF 

by Alice Hemming

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 in color to cut out

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

3. THIS SET HAS 8 TEACHER LARGE STICKS & 8 STUDENT SIZE in color.

Directions:

1. First: Cut out the characters. 

2. Second: Carefully cut out student characters. 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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THE PUMPKIN THIEF BOOK UNIT Theme: Harvest Mysteries: Big Reactions, Seasonal Science, and Calm Problem-Solving

THE PUMPKIN THIEF 

by Alice Hemming

Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time there's a mystery in the vegetable patch! Bird's pumpkins keep disappearing, and this time there's EVIDENCE―footprints, peck-marks, a feather! There is a PUMPKIN THIEF! Amazon Review

7 Pages trace the wording and color 

P is for pumpkin 

B is for Bird 

S is for Squirrel 

Alphabet practice upper and lowercase 

Trace and Color the pumpkin 

Trace and Color the squirrel 

Trace and Color the bird 

Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct number 

Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers 

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

1 page color the pumpkins 

2 pages trace the lines 

2 pages matching –color-cut-glue 

1 page circle and color the smallest 

1 page circle and color what is largest 

2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste 

Trace numbers 1-15 

2 pages Scissor practice 

14 Picture Cards 

Comprehension Questions 

5 Vocabulary Words with definitions 

4 Child –Friendly Discussion Starters 

Key Teaching Points 

3 Puzzles Puppet Sticks in B/W for student to retell story 

CRAFT-HARVEST PUMPKIN PATCH PLAY DOUGH 

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DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS BINGO, CROWN, AND COLORING PAGES

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

5 bingo cards

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9 bingo call cards


Only 9 spots per sheet for preschool 

A CROWN AND 5 COLORING PAGES INCLUDED

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GRUMPY MONKEY UP ALL NIGHT BINGO

GRUMPY MONKEY UP ALL NIGHT

6 bingo cards

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9 bingo call cards

Only 9 spots per sheet for preschool 

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THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT TODDLER BOOK UNIT THEME: Colorful Feelings: Uunderstanding Perspective & Communication

THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT 

by Drew Daywalt 

The Day the Crayons Quit (2013) is a #1 New York Times bestselling
children's picture book written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. It follows a boy named Duncan who opens his box of crayons only to find a stack of letters detailing their hilarious grievances and strikes. Amazon Book Review

7 Pages trace the wording and color 

C is for crying 

T is for tied 

S is for sad 

Alphabet practice upper and lowercase 

Trace and color the jar and draw crayons in jar

Color the crayons and trace the word 

Trace and color the letter C 

Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct number 

Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers 

3 pages Color in the 10 frame 

1 page color the crayons 

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 

31 Picture Cards 

Comprehension Questions 

5 Vocabulary Words with definitions 

4 Child –Friendly Discussion Starters 

4 Key Teaching Points 

3 Puzzle 

CRAFT: CRAYONS’ COLORFUL STRIKE TRAIL!
6 Student puppet sticks in color 5 sticks in B/W 

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

RUBY THE COPYCAT BOOK UNIT

RUBY THE COPYCAT
by Peggy Rathmann

Unit Theme: Self-Identity, Individuality, and Genuine Friendship

I. Story and Vocabulary Focus

Book Information: Title, Author, and a summary of the story’s theme Comprehension Questions (4 main questions provided in packet/with answer). Vocabulary/Coloring Pages (Trace and Color activities for key characters and emotions):

II. Literacy Skills (Tracing and Matching)

Trace the Lines Pencil control, pre-writing skills(2 pages). Trace the Alphabet (Pages for tracing letter formation A-Z). Match the Shapes (Color-Cut-Glue activity).

Letter Focus/Matching:
R is for Ruby 

T is for teacher 

A is for Angela

III. Math Skills (Numbers and Counting) 

Numbers 1-6 Count and write the number 

Trace Numbers 1-25

Numbers 1-5 (Paste pictures under correct number activity). 

Numbers 6-10 (Paste pictures under correct numbers activity).

IV. Fine Motor and Sequencing
Scissor Practice Hand-eye coordination, cutting skills(2 pages).
Dot Dauber the letter R’s Dot Dauber Rain Trace, color, and cutout the raincoat Matching/Sequencing:
Matching-Color-Cut-Glue (2 pages).
"What comes next?" (Color-Cut-Paste activity, 2 page).
Circle and Color what is different Visual discrimination, observation skills(1 page).
Puzzles (3 puzzles).
6 Puppet Sticks Story retelling, dramatic play, coloring(For retelling the story—color, cut out, and glue on sticks).
Craft

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THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS BINGO

THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS

6 bingo cards

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9 bingo call cards

Only 9 spots per sheet for preschool 

Also included is a crown & 5 coloring pages

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