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Scarecrow Unit Study Activities

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Scarecrows are a fun and colorful part of fall. Children of all ages, but especially kindergarten and first grade children, will enjoy a special scarecrow unit study featuring books, activities, writing prompts, and printables related to scarecrows. If unit studies are new to you, check out my post on How to Create a Unit Study.In order to help make your planning as easy as possible, I created this Unit Study Planner and Printables – 21 Print-and-Go Pages. It contains 21 pages of unit study printables and worksheets that can be used with … [Read more...] about Scarecrow Unit Study Activities

Creative Learning Ideas for Miss Suzy

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Miss Suzy by Miriam Young and pictures by Arnold Lobel is the delightful story of a little gray squirrel who lives “in the tip, tip, top of a tall oak tree.” First published by Parents’ Magazine Press in 1964, this classic book has been enjoyed by generations of children. It teaches important themes such as friendship, bravery, and love in the context of the charming illustrations.The picture book, Miss Suzy, can be a great launch story for a variety of learning activities, creative writing, and art projects. It is perfect for early … [Read more...] about Creative Learning Ideas for Miss Suzy

Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic – A Month of Cozy Books

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Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic by Steven Schnur (illustrated by Leslie Evans) is one of my favorite fall books. It combines so many of my favorite elements of a book.Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic is the first book in a series that includes Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic, Summer: An Alphabet Acrostic, and Winter: An Alphabet Acrostic. Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic Each page features an acrostic that explores some aspect of autumn. For example, the first page is ACORN:A single seed Can feed a squirrel Or grow into a giant oak that Rains … [Read more...] about Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic – A Month of Cozy Books

One Red Apple – A Month of Cozy Books

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One Red Apple is a gorgeously illustrated book that traces the life cycle of an apple tree. Written by Harriet Ziefert and with paintings by Karla Gudeon, the book is a visual feast.This was one of those books that as soon as I picked it up in the children's section, I knew it was coming home with me. One Red Apple The story begins with the picking of an apple. Each two page spread then focuses on another aspect of the distribution, buying, eating, and the eventual growth of a new apple tree.The text is very simple with the gorgeous … [Read more...] about One Red Apple – A Month of Cozy Books

Free Scarecrow Craft with Landscape

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The scarecrow is a sure symbol of fall. This is a fun scarecrow craft that is easy to do even for moms, teachers, and students who might be a bit artistically challenged. If you would like lots of scarecrow ideas, don't miss my Scarecrow Unit Study Activities post full of ideas.So let's see how this scarecrow craft is made! Scarecrow Craft Overview Make copies of the pieces for your students to trace. Putting them on tagboard works best to make them sturdy.You can have everyone make their scarecrow the same or provide a variety of … [Read more...] about Free Scarecrow Craft with Landscape

Free “Autumn Fires” Copywork

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Is there anything more lovely than fall, this beautiful season of colorful trees, bright blue skies, and cooler temperatures? Sigh. It's such a wonderful series of months to experience.This week our second grade blogging team is featuring activities and printables related to poetry. I've created copywork from the poem "Autumn Fires" by Robert Louis Stevenson. "Autumn Fires" is a simple poem with vivid imagery I enjoy.In the other gardens And all up the vale, From the autumn bonfires See the smoke trail!Pleasant summer over … [Read more...] about Free “Autumn Fires” Copywork

Colorful Leaves Fall Craft for “MY LEAF BOOK”

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This week I received a copy of Monica Wellington's new book MY LEAF BOOK from her publisher. I was so excited because I enjoy the beautiful and unique illustrations in her picture books.The timing was absolutely providential because our theme for this week's activity or printable was leaves and I was struggling with what to do! As soon as I had finished reading Monica's delightful new book I had my answer with a colorful leaves fall craft! Craft for "MY LEAF BOOK" If you haven't read my review of MY LEAF BOOK yet, make sure you click over … [Read more...] about Colorful Leaves Fall Craft for “MY LEAF BOOK”

Book Review of “MY LEAF BOOK” by Monica Wellington

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It's no secret that I'm a fan of Monica Wellington's books. The first book I found by chance in a bookstore. It was Apple Farmer Annie which is still one of my all-time favorite picture books. I had the opportunity to interview Monica when Colors for Zena was released.So you can imagine how excited I was when I discovered yesterday her publisher had sent me a copy of her brand new book! Let me introduce you to MY LEAF BOOK. MY LEAF BOOK MY LEAF BOOK is the sweet tale of a young girl who goes to an arboretum to collect leaves in the fall. … [Read more...] about Book Review of “MY LEAF BOOK” by Monica Wellington

Free Apple Writing Prompts and Papers

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Autumn is my favorite time of the year. Colorful leaves, a crackling fire, a cool breeze... Is there anything much better than fall? I especially enjoy creating products that have fall themes whether it is leaves, pumpkins, apples, harvest, or scarecrows. They are all so cozy and fun!I put together this new Free Apple Writing Prompts and Papers to share with everyone as we enjoy this wonderful time of year with a favorite learning theme. Free Apple Writing Prompts and Papers This set includes six writing prompts and twelve coordinating … [Read more...] about Free Apple Writing Prompts and Papers

Free Apples Graphing Activity

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It's apple time! It's also time to practicing graphing. This apples graphing activity combines both into a fun, hands-on activity. This set is filled with colorful little cards that show graphics of:apple blossoms a leaf a jar of applesauce apple seeds a basket of apples an apple core an apple pie even a cute green worm in an apple!Graphing is an important skill that students use in math, science, and even history. Bar graphs are a wonderful place to start when learning how to graph!This easy-to-use graph is … [Read more...] about Free Apples Graphing Activity

Apple Farmer Annie Learning Ideas

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The fall book Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington is the delightful story of Annie, a young woman who owns an apple farm and sells her products at the farmer’s market in the city. The book has bright, colorful illustrations that appeal to younger children as well as simple text making it an ideal read aloud.The story teaches children what an apple farmer does and some of the ways apples can be used, all in the context of the charming illustrations. It is a fun starting point for creative writing, art projects, and field trips for … [Read more...] about Apple Farmer Annie Learning Ideas

Kindergarten and First Grade Fall Unit Ideas, Crafts, and Books

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I love fall. Is there any other season that comes close to the joy that autumn brings? I enjoyed putting together some very simple and easy-to-implement ideas to share with parents and teachers looking for fall-themed ideas. These autumn lesson ideas and read aloud suggestions  will work well in September and October. Sorting Nuts, Leaves, and Pine Cones Have students collect a variety of nuts, leaves, and pine cones from outdoors. (If no suitable place is available, then bring in a variety of these fall items from nature and have students … [Read more...] about Kindergarten and First Grade Fall Unit Ideas, Crafts, and Books

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