Memorial Day Teaching Unit - Book and Activities for Young Learners

 Hello everyone,

I hope you are hanging in there and ready for the summer!

Memorial Day is approaching, and my teaching resources are here to help. A few years ago, I wrote a downloadable book explaining Memorial Day to children attending kindergarten through third grade.

Many of you have already discovered this little book at my TpT store. If you haven't, you can find it here: Memorial Day Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade.

I had hoped that more books like that would pop up and help teachers and parents of young learners explain history in a simple, age-appropriate way. After some research, I realized there is still a need for clear and concise narration for young learners and tailor-made activities in one.

This is how it looks inside:

This is a downloadable book and a complete unit for Memorial Day, with over 130 excellent reviews on Teachers Pay Teachers. Don't miss out! 

I have also recently discovered an excellent Memorial Day activity (also suitable for the 4th of July!): This beautiful US Map coloring tablecloth on Amazon by a company called "eat sleep doodle"!

This activity can bring adults and kids together for fun and educational time. The tablecloth is washable, 100% cotton, and, therefore, reusable! It includes markers, but if you are doing this activity in the classroom, you might need more washable markers for all your students. You can have a closer look at it here: US Map washable tablecloth coloring activity #ad

Hope you have fun and learn in the classroom or at home with these activities!

Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Apples and Johnny Appleseed! Social Studies - History and Science for Kindergarten to Second Grade.

Hey everyone! 

It is that time of the year..all about apples time!

It is a great subject for every classroom. You can teach science, literacy, math and of course about Johnny Appleseed!

This is one of my favorite subjects, so I wrote a simple and comprehensive text about Johnny Appleseed and added cute kiddo-friendly illustrations.

The cover

Although Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) was real, many of the stories connected to him are myths. In the anchor text I wrote about him, I tried to be as close to reality as possible without taking away some fun parts, which the children enjoy. 

A separate science/facts booklet, called "All about Apples" with Johnny Appleseed as the narrator, is also included.

All of this unit's contents (94 pages) : 

- Common core ELA worksheets 

- Math with apples 
- Geography activity 
- Science worksheets
- Graphic organizers
- The letter A,a (tracing&worksheets)
- 2 posters about apples (Parts of an apple, apple tree life cycle)
- Unique templates for 2 craftivities (Johnny Appleseed and apple tree life cycle)

To see more details about this packet follow the link below:

Johnny Appleseed and Apples Social Studies - History and Science

Hope you enjoy it in class or at home!

                                                                                 Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Memorial Day Social Studies - History Unit for children in Kindergarten and 1st Grade!

Hey everyone! 

Spring is now definitely here and summer is on its way..! 

I have been working on a Memorial Day history unit for kindergarten and 1st-grade for those of us who will still be at school, teach about it earlier, or want to celebrate at home. It contains a story (informational/anchor text) and craftivities to help the children remember, practice writing, and better comprehend what Memorial Day is about. Also includes common core worksheets, graphic organizers, and special Memorial Day crafts.

Important facts and figures in the non-fiction story:

-The Civil War

- Slavery

- Decoration Day/Memorial Day
- Memorial Day Traditions
- “In Flanders Fields” Poem History
- General John Logan
- President Ulysses S. Grant
- President Lyndon B. Johnson
- Moina Michael
- General John McCrae

The story is in color while the craftivities templates and worksheets are b/w (ink friendly).

                                                                   A preview:

 You can see more details about this resource by following the link below:

Memorial Day Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

Think..summer thoughts!😉

P.S This resource has now over a hundred excellent ratings from fellow kindergarten-3rd grade educators! Thank you, everyone 😊

                                                                              Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Earth Day is Every Day! A picture book, worksheets and activities for Kindergarten and First Grade.

Happy Earth Day everyone with an Earth Day Unit plus common core worksheets!

"Earth Day is Every Day!" is an environmental conservation and preservation unit for children in kindergarten and first grade, explained with a non fiction story. This unit also contains common core worksheets to help the children remember, practice writing and better comprehend the importance of not littering as well as reducing, reusing, recycling and reclaiming.

You can use this in the reading/literacy center, as an emergent reader or for group reading. 

A preview:

I've also included worksheets and  fun activities that the kiddos enjoy!

You can check it out by following the link below:

Earth Day is Every Day! - Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Hope your students learn and have fun in class or at home!

                                                          Dina

Women's History Month Social Studies - History for Kindergarten - Third Grade!

Hey everyone!

I have just finished a new unit on Women's History Month! It was a big project (98 pages!) but a really fulfilling one.

It includes a non fiction story to introduce important women to young learners in a simple and comprehensive way. It also contains graphic organizers, common core worksheets , vocabulary cards for key words in the (e-)book and craftivities for all the women mentioned in the story! The craftivities help the children practice writing, remember and better comprehend the important achievements of these women.

The story is in color while the crafts' templates and worksheets are in black and white.

You can print the (e-)book or use with your laptop or projector in class or at home.

A preview:

You can check it out by following the link below:

Women's History Month Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

                                                                            Dina

Black History Month Social Studies - History. A nonfiction story, activities, printables, worksheets and crafts for pre-k, kindergarten, first, second and third grade.

Hey everyone!

We are only one day away from Black History Month. This is a very important, but also sometimes challenging to explore topic, for teachers and parents of young learners.

In order to make it easier to approach this subject, I created a unit suitable for children in pre-k to third grade. It includes an age-appropriate non fiction story, which explains Black History Month in a simple and comprehensive way. It also talks about important African-Americans.

Additionally, this unit contains 17 unique templates for craftivities to help the children remember, practice writing and better comprehend the important achievements of these people.

You can print the story or use with your laptop, projector or Ipad.

There are 17 graphic organizer (was, had, wanted) cards for each character mentioned in the story.

There are also 2 worksheets with a writing and a matching activity.

The story is in color while the craftivities templates and worksheets are in black and white.

A preview:

You can check it out by following the link below:

Black History Month Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

                                                                                          Dina

Chocolate Social Studies History and Science Pre-K and Kindergarten!

Hello everyone!

New book on the block! The story of chocolate in a simple and comprehensive way for children in pre-k, kindergarten and first grade. It discusses the origins of chocolate (from the Mayas to the present day) and the science of how it is made (from pod to chocolate). 

You can use this book in the reading/literacy center, as an emergent reader, read aloud or for group reading. It is also appropriate for a great (hi)story sequence activity.

You can print it or use with your laptop or projector in class.

Vocabulary Info: cacao vs. cocoa (official definitions)

Cacao: pronounced Ka-Kow. Refers to the tree, its pods and the beans inside.

Cocoa: pronounced Koh-Koh. Refers to two by-products of the cacao bean – cocoa powder and cocoa butter. Both are extracted from the bean when it is processed in the factory.

This e-book also includes a number of fun and engaging worksheets and activities!

A Preview:

You can check it out by following the link below:

Chocolate Social Studies History and Science Pre-K and Kindergarten

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                                                                                Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Christmas - My Very Own Christmas Book. Free Activity for Pre-k and Kindergarten.

Hey everyone!

Today is..freebie day!

I have just finished creating a Christmas booklet. Every student can get a copy and personalize it, anyway he/she likes. I think kiddos in pre-k and kindergarten will have fun with this!

A Preview:

You can download it by following the link below:

Christmas - My Very Own Christmas Book FREE

                                                                                                                          Dina

Winter Activity Story Book - Social Studies Pre-K and Kindergarten!

Hey everyone!

Winter is here to stay..!

I created something as an introduction to winter for the kiddos: A personalized story and activity book. The children learn winter facts while practicing writing and..art!

Two versions of the winter book are included in this pack. One is individual ("Winter&Me!") for each student to complete on his/her own and one is for the classroom ("Winter&Us!") to complete by working in small groups. They are going to have fun!

A Preview:

You can check this out by following the link below:

Winter Activity Story Book - Social Studies Pre-K and Kindergarten

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                                                                                     Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

The first Christmas - Nativity story for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten!

Hey everyone!

My favorite time of the year is almost here...Christmas! 😄

One of the things I love doing around this magical time is reading the Nativity story to my class. I was looking to buy a new picture book of the first Christmas story but could not really find exactly what I was looking for. I wanted kiddo-friendly concise text and age-appropriate illustrations to keep my little learners interested till the end of the story. Since I love picture books and have an excellent clip art artist in mind, I created a simple and comprehensive version of the first Christmas story for children in pre-k and kindergarten. I think the results were great since my class was captivated by the story and loved the illustrations!

This can be used in the reading/literacy center, for group reading, or as a read aloud. You can print it or use with your laptop, projector, or Ipad.

I have also enriched this little booklet with activities, worksheets, and crafts to assist our young students in learning and remembering key facts about the first Christmas.

A Preview:

You can see more about this teaching resource by following the link below:

Nativity Social Studies - History for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home! 

Merry Christmas!

                                                                               Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

The Gingerbread Man Story - For Pre-K and Kindergarten! A picture book, activities, worksheets, and crafts.

Hey everyone!

I have just finished updating the Gingerbread Man story packet, by adding new fun activities for the kiddos! You have been leaving some amazing comments and feedback for this, thank you!

This traditional story has been told in many different ways. I rewrote this particular version to make it more age appropriate (4-6yrs) and easier to use in class.

The story is in color while the worksheets and crafts' templates are in black&white (ink friendly).

Story Summary:

The little old woman decides to make a gingerbread man for lunch. The gingerbread man escapes when the oven opens. While running, he meets a cow, a horse and a pig who want to eat him as well. He runs and meets a fox who tricks him and eventually eats him.

As odd as the story of the gingerbread man is, it has many important hidden meanings that can be discussed with the children. I have researched the meaning a lot and found many different versions as well as many different versions of the story.

Some interesting links to check out about the meaning:

Zach Kopinski's Blog

Teaching Children Philosophy

UPDATES!

This packet now includes:

- The Gingerbread Man Story - reader/read aloud for early grades
- Student's individual story book (color, cut&bind the pages!)
- 2 unique craftivities : Story wheel craft - retelling the Gingerbread Man story and a handprint craft/ornament "I got you Gingerbread Man!"
- Story response sheets
- ELA - common core worksheets

- Math worksheets

- Cut&Paste activities

- Tracing&printing words from the story 
- Writing papers for the children to use in projects at school or at home (Gingerbread Man themed)

A preview:

You can check this out by following the link below:

Gingerbread Man Story - Social Studies Pre-K and Kindergarten

Hope you enjoy it at school or at home!

Thank you for visiting!

                                                                            Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Thanksgiving Teaching Resources for Children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade!

Hey everyone!

I thought I should do a roundup of my Thanksgiving teaching resources for you to see them all in one place!

1.  Thanksgiving Day Social Studies - History Pre-K and Kindergarten

The Thanksgiving story with printables, worksheets and crafts for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten. 

The story is in two versions. Color and black&white.You can use this in the reading/literacy center, as an emergent reader or for group reading. It is also appropriate for a great (hi)story sequence activity!

A Preview:

You can check it out by following the link below:

Thanksgiving Day Social Studies - History Pre-K and Kindergarten

2. Thanksgiving Math Art Activities in Printable Worksheets

Thanksgiving math - all cut&paste fun! The children learn to count while they are coloring, cutting, and pasting Thanksgiving images. Each worksheet will end up different for each child, as they use their individual creativity when working on these math worksheets. 

These activities are aligned to the kindergarten common core. The children practice counting and cardinality (K.CC.4 Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality). 

A preview:

You can check it out by following the link below:

Thanksgiving Math Art Activities in Printable Worksheets

3. Thanksgiving Writing and Notes Papers

Thanksgiving fun writing paper for the children to use in projects at school or at home. Also great for teacher's notes and homework.

This pack contains 64 colorful and black&white Thanksgiving themed writing and note papers. Each design is in color, black&white, lined and plain. 

A preview:

You can check it out it by following the link below:

Thanksgiving 64 Writing and Notes Papers

Happy

!

                                                                                     Dina