Monday, February 28, 2022

GRETA AND THE GIANTS: inspired by "Greta Thunberg's stand to save the world Book Unit


Greta and the Giants: inspired by Greta Thunberg’s stand to save the world 

by Zoe Tucker

Greta is a little girl who lives in a beautiful forest threatened by Giants. When the Giants first came to the forest, they chopped down trees to make houses. Then they chopped down more trees and made even bigger homes. The houses grew into towns and the towns grew into cities, until now there is hardly any forest left. Greta knows she has to help the animals who live in the forest, but how? Luckily, Greta has an idea...

Trace and color Greta
Trace and color friend
Trace and color Giant
Trace and color bear
Trace and color Greta
Trace and color the deer Trace and color the buildings 
G is for Greta
F is for friend
B is for bear
F is for fox
Alphabet practice upper and lowercase Alphabet Maze Gg
Dot Dauber Fun Letter Gg
Cut out the letter G
Trace and color the giraffe
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 
2 pages trace the lines
2 pages matching color-cut-glue
1 page circle and color what is smallest
1 page circle and color what is largest
2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste
Trace numbers 1-25
4 pages Scissor practice
12 Picture Cards for Pocket Chart
8 Comprehension Questions
3 Puzzles
Puppet Sticks for students to retell story color & B/W
1 page circle and color what is smallest
1 page circle and color what is largest
2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste
Trace numbers 1-25
4 pages Scissor practice
12 Picture Cards for Pocket Chart
8 Comprehension Questions
3 Puzzles
Puppet Sticks for students to retell story color & B/W

DINOSAUR LADY: THE DARING DISCOVERIES OF MARY ANNING, THE FIRST PALEONTOLOGIST BOOK CRAFT


Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries Of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist by Linda Skeers

Mary Anning loved scouring the beach near her home in England for shells and fossils. She fearlessly climbed over crumbling cliffs and rocky peaks, searching for new specimens. One day, something caught Mary's eye. Bones. Dinosaur Bones. Amazon Book review

MARY page 1
Middle page for coloring and retelling the story




Friday, February 25, 2022

PIG THE TOURIST BOOK CRAFT

PIG THE TOURIST 

By AARON BLABEY

Pig was a Pug and I'm sorry to say, when he went on vacation he'd cause great dismay. .Everywhere he goes around the globe, Pig the Pug offends the locals and causes destruction and devastation. However, in the end, Pig's rudeness comes back to bite him...Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettable illustrations, Pig the Tourist is a laugh-out-loud story that follows the six previous books in the series (Pig the Pug, Pig the Winner, Pig the Elf, Pig the Star, Pig the Fibber, and Pig the Stinker). Amazon Book Review

Pig page 1
Middle page for coloring and retelling the story



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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

MALALA'S MAGIC PENCIL SEQUENCING CRAFT

MALALA’S MAGIC PENCIL 

By MALALA YOUSAFZAI 

SEQUENCING BOOK CRAFT

* "This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all.” Amazon Book Review

Set of sequencing for the story


1 Easy Version in order to color
1 Harder Version student needs to put in correct sequence order
1 Teachers Example


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Monday, February 21, 2022

SUNDAY CHUTNEY BOOK UNIT

Sunday Chutney By Aaron Blabey

Sunday Chutney by Aaron Blabey is a wonderful
picture book that promotes 
identityself-awareness and being open-minded.

“I’m Sunday Chutney... and I’m a bit unusual.” Sunday’s father moves his family on a regular basis because of his job. This means she is always the new kid at school. But Sunday Chutney always makes the best of her situation with her independent attitude and spirit.

  • Trace and color Sunday Chutney

  • Trace and color girl

  • Trace and color box

  • Color and trace creamed corn

  • Color and trace cupcakes

  • Color and trace jumping rope

  • Color and trace bunny

  • Color and trace friend

  • Draw teacher directed picture.

  • Trace the G’s for girl

  • Trace the S’s for Sunday Chutney

  • Trace the C’s for cupcakes

  • Trace the B’s for box

  • Trace the lowercase alphabet

  • Trace the uppercase alphabet

  • Alphabet Maze Ss

  • Dot Dauber Fun Letter Ss

  • Cut out the letter S

  • Trace or Cutout the sad girl

  • What comes next? (color-cut-glue) 2 pages

  • Match the pictures (color-cut-glue) 2 pages

  • Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct numbers.

  • Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers.

  • Trace the Numbers 1-25

  • Color in the 10 frame using numbers 1-4

  • Color in the 10 frame using numbers 5-8

  • Color in the 10 frame using numbers 9-12

  • Which is shorter-circle and color

  • Which is taller- circle and color

  • Trace the lines – 2 pages

  • Scissor practice 2 pages

  • Picture word cards (in color)

  • Vocabulary cards with definitions

  • Story Comprehension Questions

  • Writing page

  • Puzzles

  • Puppet Sticks in color only

    Web site: you can find free resources to go with the story.

    https://shellcove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/s/shellcove-p/localcontent/sunday_chutney.p



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Friday, February 18, 2022

I AM ENOUGH BOOK UNIT

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-AM-ENOUGH-BOOK-UNIT-7775117I AM ENOUGH 

by Grace Byers


This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.


We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.
Plus don't miss I Believe I Canthe next beautiful picture celebrating self-esteem from Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo! Amazon Book Review


Trace and color looking up
Trace and color jumping
Trace and color jumping rope
Trace and color swinging
Trace and color running
Trace and color reading
Trace and color hugging
J is for jumping
L is for looking up
R is for rainbow
S is for singing
Alphabet practice upper and lowercase 

Alphabet Maze Ee
Dot Dauber Fun Letter Ee
Cut out the letter E
Trace and color the elephant
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 

2 pages trace the lines
2 pages matching –color-cut-glue
1 page circle and color what is smallest
1 page circle and color what is largest
2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste
4 pages Working with numbers 1-10 

Count and color Trace numbers 1-25
4 pages Scissor practice
17 Picture Cards for Pocket Chart
8 Comprehension Questions
3 Puzzles
Puppet Sticks for students to retell story color & B/W






WOLFIE THE BUNNY BOOK UNIT

WOLFIE THE BUNNY 

by Ame Dyckman

The Bunny family has adopted a wolf son, and daughter Dot is the only one who realizes Wolfie can--and might--eat them all up! Dot tries to get through to her parents, but they are too smitten to listen. A new brother takes getting used to, and when (in a twist of fate) it's Wolfie who's threatened, can Dot save the day?

  • Trace and color Dot

  • Trace and color Mama and Papa

  • Trace and color Wolfie

  • Color and trace Rabbit

  • Color and trace Squirrel

  • Color and trace Wolf

  • Color and trace Bear

  • Color and trace hug

  • Draw a picture of Wolfie

  • Trace B’s for Bunny

  • Trace the D’s for Dot

  • Trace the W’s for Wolfie

  • Trace the S’s for Squirrel

  • Trace the P’s for parents

  • Trace the lowercase alphabet

  • Trace the uppercase alphabet

  • Alphabet Maze Ww

  • Dot Dauber Fun Letter W

  • Cut out the letter W

  • Trace or Cutout the wolf

  • What comes next? (color-cut-glue) 2 pages

  • Match the pictures (color-cut-glue) 2 pages

  • Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct numbers.

  • Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers.

  • Trace the Numbers 1-25

  • Color in the 10 frame using numbers 1-4

  • Color in the 10 frame using numbers 5-8

  • Color in the 10 frame using numbers 9-12

  • Which is smaller-circle and color

  • Which is larger-circle and color

  • Trace the lines – 4 pages

  • Scissor practice 4 pages

  • Picture word cards (in color)

  • Vocabulary cards with definitions

  • Story Comprehension Questions

  • Writing Page

  • Puzzles

  • Puppet Sticks in color




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Thursday, February 17, 2022

THE VERY CRANKY BEAR TEACHER PUPPET STICKS


THE VERY CRANKY BEAR 

by Nick Bland 

Teacher Puppet Sticks

Nick Bland's expressive, adorable illustrations complement delightful, rhyming, read-aloud text in this lesson about the importance of sharing with others. Moose, Lion, Zebra, and Sheep take shelter in a cave on a cold and rainy day, only to realize that a bear is there. The bear roars loudly and says that he is trying to sleep. Not understanding why the bear is so cranky, the other animals come up with ways to cheer up the bear. Moose finds antlers for him, Lion gives him a mane, and Zebra paints on stripes. Is there anything the four well-meaning friends can do to help the bear sleep? Amazon Book Review

CONTENTS:

LARGE SIZE TEACHER PUPPET STICK CHARACTERS- I
HAVE STARTED PURCHASING MY STICKS FROM HOME DEPO I PAY 98 CENTS FOR 10.SUGGESTIONS IF YOU ARE FEELING ARTSEY WOULD BE TO PAINT YOUR STICKS, LAMINATE THE CHARACTERS FOR LONGIVITY, AND VELCRO A CIRCLE ON THE STICK AND ONE ON THE CHARACTER FOR QUICK CHANGE OUT.
THE PICTURES CAN ALSO BE USED FOR ROOM DCOR
OR BULLETIN BOARDS.

Friday, February 11, 2022

I NEED A HUG TODDLER BOOK UNIT

I NEED A HUG 

Toddler Book Unit

In I Need a Hug, a tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who's happy to hug -- a snake! Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettably splendid illustrations, I Need a Hug is a sweet story about friendship and learning not to judge a book by its cover. Amazon Book Review

pages color and trace
2 color and trace the words

Alphabet Maze Hh
Dot Dauber Fun Letter Hh
Cut out the letter H
Trace or Cutout the hands
Alphabet trace upper/lowercase
Circle the largest/smallest
Color-cut-glue big or little
What comes next?
Number practice 1-10 each page is a number color-trace 
Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct numbers. Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers. Scissor practice

Trace the lines
12 Vocabulary cards for sequencing & retelling story
3 Puzzles
Puppet Sticks in color





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I NEED A HUG SEQUENCING CRAFT

I NEED A HUG 

SEQUENCING BOOK CRAFT

In I Need a Hug, a tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who's happy to hug -- a snake! Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettably splendid illustrations, I Need a Hug is a sweet story about friendship and learning not to judge a book by its cover. Amazon Book Review

Set of sequencing for the story
1 Easy 
Version in order to color
1 Harder Version student needs to put in correct sequence order 

1 Teachers Example


https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-NEED-A-HUG-SEQUENCING-CRAFT-7748592

Thursday, February 10, 2022

THE SMART COOKIE BOOK UNIT





The Smart Cookie 

by Jory John


This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence? Amazon Book Review


Trace and color 

Trace and color 

Trace and color 

Trace and color 

Trace and color 

Trace and color 

Trace and color 

C is for cookie 

S is for sliding 

J is for jar
N is for nervous
M is for music
Alphabet practice upper and lowercase
Alphabet Maze Cc
Dot Dauber Fun Letter Cc
Cut out the letter C
Trace and color the circle
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 

2 pages trace the lines
2 pages matching –color-cut-glue
1 page circle and color what is smallest
1 page circle and color what is largest
2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste
4 pages Working with numbers 1-10 Count and color
Trace numbers 1-15
4 pages Scissor practice
23 Picture Cards for Pocket Chart
8 Comprehension Questions
3 Puzzles

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

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/THE-SMART-COOKIE-BOOK-UNIT-7745035







Tuesday, February 8, 2022

CHILDREN MAKE TERRIBLE PETS BOOK CRAFT

Children Make Terrible Pets 

by Peter Brown

When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy in the woods, she's absolutely delighted. She brings him home and begs her mom to let her keep him, even though her mom warns, "Children make terrible pets." But mom relents, and Lucy gets to name her new pet Squeaker.

Through a series of hilarious and surprising scenes, readers can join Lucy and Squeaker on their day of fun and decide for themselves whether or not children really do make terrible pets.

Bear & Boy page 1
Middle page for coloring and retelling the story



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Sunday, February 6, 2022

THE RABBIT LISTENED SEQUENCING

The Rabbit Listened
By Core Doerrfeld 

SEQUENCING BOOK CRAFT

When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit

arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.

With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen.

Set of sequencing for the story
1 Easy 
Version in order to color
1 Harder Version student needs to put in correct sequence order
1 Teachers Example


https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/THE-RABBIT-LISTENED-SEQUENCING-CRAFT-7726129

Saturday, February 5, 2022

MOON'S FIRST FRIENDS BOOK UNIT

MOON’S FIRST FRIENDS: ONE GIANT 

LEAP FOR FRIENDSHIP

BY SUSANNA LEONARD HILL

 All by herself and getting quite lonely, Moon waits and waits for some friends to come visit. Then, the big day comes and brings her some Astronaut friends.
Trace and color chimp in space
Trace and color collecting moon rocks
Trace and color come back anytime
Color and trace launch
Color and trace eclipse
Color and trace  placing American flag
Color and trace landed on the moon
Color and trace Astronauts headed home
Color and trace the moon was lonely
Color and trace moon phases
Color and trace part of space ship
Trace C’s for chimp
Trace the B’s for bicycle
Trace the B’s for boat
Trace the S’s for space ship
Trace the C’s for car
Trace the lowercase alphabet
Trace the uppercase alphabet
Alphabet Maze Aa
Dot Dauber Fun Letter Aa
Cut out the letter A
Trace or Cutout the astronaut
What comes next? (color-cut-glue) 2 pages
Match the pictures (color-cut-glue) 2 pages
Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct numbers.
Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers.
Trace the Numbers 1-25
Color in the 10 frame using numbers 1-4
Color in the 10 frame using numbers 5-8
Color in the 10 frame using numbers 9-12
Which is smaller-circle and color
Which is larger-circle and color
Trace the lines – 4 pages
Scissor practice 4 pages
Picture word cards 
Vocabulary cards with definitions
 Story Comprehension Questions 
Puzzles
Puppet Sticks B/W and color