Students will learn to identify the four stages of a butterfly’s life cycle. Materials: Butterfly patterns spiral pasta-caterpilllar shell pasta-chrysalis bow tie pasta-butterfly small pasta representing an egg crayons or markers glue Lesson Plan: Ask the students what they know about butterflies. Have they ever seen one? Have they ever touched one? What did it…
Students will look inside seeds to discover the beginning of a plant, and will discuss elements that plants need to grow. Objectives: Students will look inside a seed to discover the beginning of a plant Students will discuss elements that are important for plants to grow – air, water, food Materials: lima beans; soak in…
Children will be able to indentify the main idea of a story by writing a title and drawing a picture that goes with the title. Materials: You can use any story book chart paper white drawing paper markers and crayons. Zip lock bag pen, pencil, and paper stamp Lesson Plan: Have the children sit together…
Make a beautiful picture with tissue paper leaf rubbings. Objectives: Students will develop the shape of texture of a leaf. Materials: 5″ squares of tissue paper in autumn colors fresh leaves with prominent veins pieces of brown crayons (1) 6″x18″ white construction paper liquid starch in a small container paint brush and paper towel Lesson…
A post-Halloween math activity that uses sorting, classification, and a Venn Diagram. Materials: a large piece of butcher paper candy wrappers Lesson Plan: Have students bring in a variety of candy wrappers after Halloween. As a class, sort the candy wrappers into groups (tootsie rolls, chocolate candy, chewy candy, hard candy, candy bars, etc.) As…
Through fun hands on art, cooking, math, writing, and science activities, your students will have no fear of monsters! Materials: These are all the materials needed for any of the projects listed. Choose what you need from the list, depending on the project you do. Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley pre-cut masks sequins,…
This is a great holiday decoration and also teaches about helping others in need. The kids love it. Materials: Book: The Elves and the Shoemaker-Brothers Grimm 14 x 26 inch of butcher paper — I usually pick red or green for Christmas. small bell dark green or red kitchen towel 6 x 6 circular piece…
Students will be able to identify what plants need to grow. Materials: Book: Dinofours My Seeds Won’t Grow clear plastic cups seeds- Lima Beans or marigolds water potting soil Lesson Plan: Read and discuss the story including talking about what seeds need to grow and what the one dinofour did that was not fair to…
Teaches students the positions of on, in, under, behind, and beside using Goldilocks & the Three Bears Materials: Book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears 1 teddy bear for each student activity sheet so that parents can work with the student at home Lesson Plan: INTRODUCTION Motivate the students by having a black trash bag with…
The students count to 10 or 20 by making Cheerios necklaces. This is also a good activity for developing fine motor skills. Objectives: To learn to count to 10 (preschool) or 20 (Kindergarten). Materials: Book: The Cheerios Counting Book construction paper squares numbered 1-10 or 1-20 cheerios yarn scissors Lesson Plan: PART 1: Read the…