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Christmas in the Netherlands Lesson Plans

  By RebeccaHaden music, social studies

  In the Netherlands, Saint Nicolas comes bearing gifts on December 5th, Sinterklaasavond, or Saint Nicolas’s Eve. December 6th is the feast of Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children. Saint Nicolas arrives by steamboat from Spain with his helper Zwarte Piet. Saint Nicolas rides a white horse and there is… Continue reading

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Fractals and Snowflakes

  By FreshPlans art, critical thinking, math, science

  Fractals are fun — and they team up perfectly with a study of snow. To do this activity with your students, you first need to explain what a fractal is: A fractal is a a curve or geometric figure, each part of which has the same statistical character as… Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Hand Turkey Lesson

  By hadensites 21st century skills, art, books, Content Areas, critical thinking, english, health, visual arts

Thanksgiving just isn’t Thanksgiving without a turkey on the table for most families. This gives us a great opportunity to teach our students about turkeys, both domestic and wild, and to have some fun while we’re at it. This activity is great for younger children. Thanksgiving Hand Turkey Art Lesson… Continue reading

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Make Pilgrim Bonnets and Hats

  By hadensites art, social studies, visual arts

  Your younger students’ study of  Pilgrims isn’t complete without making hats! Dressing up in 17th century clothing would be a challenge,  but you can make your own versions of their hats with construction paper. Pilgrim Bonnets Supplies: one 18″ by 12″ piece of white paper Scissors Ruler Pencil Stapler… Continue reading

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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Lesson Plans

  By hadensites art, english, music

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown  is a picture book written by Charles M. Shultz, based on the comic strip Peanuts. You can read the book with your class or watch the video and be sure that you’ll have a fine seasonal experience without any scary moments. Here are three lesson… Continue reading

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Boo! by Trout Fishing in America

  By RebeccaHaden music, visual arts
Boo by Trout Fishing in America

This new song and video from Trout Fishing in America is a perfect choice for Hallowe’en. Enjoy the video, learn the song, and then pick and choose from this list of activities: The song begins with a list of scary things: clowns, shadows, scratching noises at windows… Ask students to… Continue reading

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Los Tres Cabritos, by Eric Kimmel

  By RebeccaHaden books, fairy tales, music
los tres cabritos

Los tres cabritos is Eric Kimmel’s Tex-Mex take on the traditional story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff. In this story, Chupacabra, the “goat sucker,” a monster traditionally found in Puerto Rico but also part of folklore in other Hispanic communities, lives under the bridge across the Rio Grande which… Continue reading

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Virtual Field Trips: Africa!

  By RebeccaHaden field trips, social studies, visual arts

There may not be many good local options for field trips when you’re studying Africa, but there are quite a few places you can go online. Check out our suggestions for virtual field trips. Virtual Camera Tours Virtual South Africa Morocco Great Pyramids of Giza Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (above —… Continue reading

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Diamonds Lesson Plans

  By RebeccaHaden economics, science, social studies, technology, visual arts

Learn about diamonds — math, science, art, and history connections. Continue reading

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World War I Lesson Plans

  By FreshPlans art, field trips, social studies
world war one poster

World War I can be confusing to modern students. Here are some lesson plans that help make sense of the events and the experience. Virtual Field Trip FreshPlans enjoyed a visit to the World War I memorial in Kansas City. Visit the online exhibit of the National World War I… Continue reading

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