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a hands-on activity book of science, art-material, and simple-invention projects for young children, compiling three previously published Teaching & Learning Company titles
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a hands-on activity book of science, art-material, and simple-invention projects for young children, compiling three previously published Teaching & Learning Company titles
Doodles and Oodles of Art: An Inspiring Resource for Students' Creativity Doodles and Oodles of Art offers a comprehensive compilation of over one hundred art ideas. It invigorates the creative spirit in students and is perfect for educators in search of inspiring art activities.
A preschool thematic curriculum guide for a 'bugs/insects' unit, giving teachers vocabulary, concepts, and activity ideas to raise awareness of insects and nature.
Clouds Art & Craft Printable – Cut, Color, and Build Activity | Weather Craft for Kids | 2-Page Digital Download Description: Make learning about the weather fun with this Clouds Art & Craft Printable ! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early learners, this 2-page activity includes: Colored version – cut out and assemble to…
A 17-activity primary-school art activity book teaching art skills, art history/artist studies, and art vocabulary across lower, middle, and upper primary levels.
A one-page paper craft activity where students color, cut, and assemble a surfboard-riding character to build fine motor and creative skills with a beach/summer theme.
Beach/summer-themed paper craft activity building fine motor skills through cutting, gluing, and decorating a seashell, paired with writing/drawing prompts.
Book study/companion resource for the picture book Stellaluna, providing discussion questions, comprehension activities, crafts, and extension activities.
A cut-and-paste/foldable craft activity teaching the life-cycle stages of a kiwi (fruit) plant.
If you are looking for some additional place value activities for your young learners to engage with, I have just the resource for you. This is a Flowers and Bees Game that is meant for young math students who are learning place value or have mastered it. This Flowers and Bees Game mimics a Snakes and Ladders Game. This is a partner…
Teach recognition of music symbols and dynamics through a set of interactive games that increase in difficulty.
A set of four hands-on craft activities that reinforce letter-A recognition by making an alligator, an ant, an apple, and an astronaut, each keyed to an 'A is for...' word.
Support a year-long (multi-term) nature-observation science project on the Horse Chestnut tree life cycle, aligned to UK Year 1 National Curriculum science.
A 90-minute Kindergarten lesson plan teaching the four stages of the plant life cycle through video, storytelling, movement, and a craft.
CVC short-vowel word-family practice through a pizza-themed cut-and-glue craft activity.
A comprehensive 'Letter of the Week' unit for the letter F, teaching letter recognition, formation, and sound through a variety of hands-on activities, crafts, and worksheets.
A preschool curriculum idea packet on planting/gardening, providing vocabulary, concepts, and a large collection of hands-on sensory, art, and cooking activity ideas to build awareness of the plant life cycle.
An editable week-long lesson plan template themed around Clifford the Big Red Dog, helping preschool teachers plan a week of Clifford-related activities across learning centers.
Animated Craft: Paper Bag Pumpkins VI Animated Craft: Paper Bag Pumpkins VI is a dynamic, engaging teaching resource that enhances learning in art, music and craft. It's ideal for students ranging from kindergarten to grade 3. This amazing aid takes learning in an interactive, fun direction. The PowerPoint Journey This 17-slide…
A phonics game using a spinner craft to swap the first letter of three-letter words and practice decoding real vs. nonsense words.
An early-writing project where students design and label their own food product packaging, practicing persuasive/descriptive writing, adjectives, and creative design in a real-world writing context.
Acorn Template Activity Set | Cutting, Coloring & Tracing for Preschool, Art Projects & Scrapbooking Bring the charm of autumn into your classroom or home with this Acorn Template Activity Set ! Designed for preschoolers and early learners, this 9-page set includes three hands-on activities— cutting, coloring, and tracing —each offered…
Activity pack teaching the life cycle of a frog through coloring pages, a cut-and-assemble bookmark, flash cards, and a craft, differentiated for two grade bands.
A collection of kindness-themed activities designed to build empathy, social-emotional skills, and a positive classroom community through writing, crafts, and bingo-style games.