Bubbles B. Bear Directions Color the puppet patterns. Cut out the patterns and the name card. Glue the cutouts to the bag to make the puppet shown. Bubbles B. Bear Bubbles B. Bear Is a clean little cub.Every night BubblesHops in the tub.He eats up the soap,He burps bubbles galore,And then he says, “Thanks!May I … Read more
On Thursday, Dan made some cupcakes. On Friday, he made 5 more cupcakes. He ate 2. On Saturday, he shared 11 cupcakes with his friends. How many cupcakes did Dan make on Thursday? On Monday, Dan plants some seeds. On Tuesday, he plants 7 more. The birds eat 8 of his seeds. Now Dan has … Read more
First, she yanks each weed from the ground. Next, she digs and mixes the dark brown soil. When the ground is ready, she makes holes in long, even rows. Gert gently sets one seed in each hole. Then she waters the seeds. Next, she fills each cavity with dirt. Now she must wait for the … Read more
A Big Dig Antonyms Worksheet What is as big as a dinosaur but weighs nothing?Circle the antonym for each word.If the antonym is in the “Yellow” column, color the letter yellow.If the antonym is in the “Blue” column, color the letter blue.
How are crocodiles and alligators different?One difference is their snouts. Alligators have wide, rounded snouts. Crocodiles have pointed snouts. Bursts of InformationBefore sharing a nonfiction Seymour Simon book, prompt each child to write three questions about the book’s topic on colorful construction paper bursts. During or after reading, the student writes any answers he finds … Read more
Rarin’ to Reduce!Identifying and writing fractions in simplest form You’ll cause a race to the starting line with this simplifying fractions activity! On chart paper, list simplified fractions such as those shown. Next, give each child a large handful of small different colored manipulatives, such as gram unit cubes, color tiles, or Unifix cubes. Announce … Read more
Venus Flytrap Activity Incorporate this snappy project into a plant unit. Or use it in conjunction with Judy Moody, a delightful chapter book by Megan McDonald. Materials for one project:two 4″ circles of green construction papertwo 4″ circles of red construction paper3″ x 12″ piece of green construction paper4″ x 7″ piece of construction paper … 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
Alligator’s Apples – 5 apples make a snack for alligator. Letter A Handwriting Sheet
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
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