Literacy

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Peter Rabbit Day: Storybook STEM Activities
ByAnna Cannelongo August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Who doesn’t love the cute, mischievous Peter Rabbit? Are you looking for spring or summer STEM activities…

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1.MD.2 | 1.NBT.2 | 1.NBT.4 | 1.OA.1 | 2.MD.1 | 2.MD.2 | 2.MD.3 | 2.OA.1 | Addition and Subtraction | Books for Classroom Use | Counting | Drawing and Painting | Early Numeracy | Education-Cross Curricular Connections | Education-General | Fairy Tale/Storybook | Grade 1 (ELA) | Grade 2 (ELA) | Grade 3 (ELA) | Informational Texts (K-ELA) | K.CC.1 | K.CC.4 | K.MD.1 | Kindergarten (ELA) | LIfe Science | Literacy | Literary Text (K-ELA) | Meaurement | Music | NGSS | NGSS Engineering Design Standards | Outdoor Learning | Picture Book | Plant Life Cycle | Pre-K-5 | Preschool | Preschool | Preschool (Math and STEM) | Preschoolers | Science | Science Connection | STEAM | STEM | Toddlers | Uncategorized

Jack and the Beanstalk Day: A Fun STEM Learning Adventure
ByAnna Cannelongo May 25, 2026July 28, 2026

The post details a fun, educational day inspired by the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, highlighting various activities that integrate math, science, language arts, and art for preschool to second-grade children. The day included learning about plant life cycles, arts and crafts, math with beans, and outdoor drama to enhance storytelling.

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Using ‘Mouse Shapes’ to Teach Shape Composition
ByAnna Cannelongo April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

This lesson plan utilizes Ellen Stoll Walsh’s book “Mouse Shapes” to teach geometry to young children. It includes reading strategies, art activities using shape stickers, and questions to enhance mathematical vocabulary. The activity is adaptable for different ages and aligns with Common Core standards, promoting engagement and learning through creativity.

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Using Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews to Decompose Numbers
ByAnna Cannelongo February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

The author, a licensed educator in Math and ELA, emphasizes integrating both subjects through engaging picture books like Donald Crews’s Ten Black Dots, which facilitates counting and addition. The lesson encourages imagination and communication. Educators are invited to subscribe for more creative math and STEM activities.

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Use Knuffle Bunny and Corduroy to Incorporate Literacy into your STEM Lesson
ByAnna Cannelongo June 23, 2025March 23, 2026

This lesson integrates early literacy with STEM concepts, using beloved picture books to engage students in the design process while exploring practical questions about everyday objects, like stuffed animals and washing machines.

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