Give students practice comparing and ordering objects in terms of their size through math and art activities for The Best Bug Parade by Stuart Murphy and Baby Einstein: The ABCs of Art by Julie Aigner-Clark. After reading these books, students will estimate size, illustrate bugs, and create a painting in the spirit of Josef Albers, a German abstract artist.
Literature & Math: The Best Bug Parade & The ABCs of Art
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Literature-Based Activities for Integrating Mathematics with Other Content Areas K-2
Literature-Based Activities for Integrating Mathematics with Other Content Areas, Grades K-2 provides easy-to-implement, literature-based activities that connect standards-based grades K-2 mathematics lessons with concepts derived from science, social studies, and the arts standards.
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End-of-the-Year Memory Book
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Report Card Comments & Phrases-Character and Social/Emotional Traits
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Report Card Comments & Phrases—End of Year
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End-of-the-Year Find Someone Who
This "Find Someone Who" activity is perfect for the last day of school.
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