Insects Word Search Puzzle and Craft Activities

Today I have an INSECTS Word Search Puzzle and some Insects Craft Activities for the kids.

The Word Search is on my website. Just click on the link below and go to FREE Worksheets.

~ http://www.LearningWorkroom.com 

To get directions for the Insect Crafts pictured above, just click on the links below.

 Ladybug Paper Plate Craft Activity
~ http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2011/08/ladybug-paper-plate-craft.html

 Caterpillar and Butterfly Crafts
~  http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2011/01/creating-magnetic-caterpillar.html

Have fun!

Mammals Word Search Puzzle and Craft Activities

Today I have a Mammals Word Search Puzzle for the kids plus directions to make some cute Animal Crafts!

This Word Search Puzzle can be found over at my website. Just click on the link below then go to FREE Worksheets.

~ http://www.LearningWorkroom.com

To read the directions for making the Mammal crafts pictured above, just click on the links below.


Paper Bag Dog
~ http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2011/06/learning-about-dogs-resources-and.html

Paper Bag Cat
~ http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2011/06/cat-paper-bag-craft-and-books.html


Paper Bag Bat
~ http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2011/06/bat-paper-bag-craft-and-book.html


Construction Paper Bat
 ~ http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2011/06/create-bat-crafts-project.html

Have fun!

Reptiles Word Search Puzzle and Craft Activities

Today I have a fun, fun, fun (and educational activity) for the kids about animals.

Here is a fun Reptile Word Search plus directions for two fun, inexpensive, Reptile craft activities.

The word search puzzle is on my website. Just click on the link below then go to FREE Worksheets.

~ http://www.LearningWorkroom.com

Directions to make a paper plate turtle and a toilet paper snake can be found by clicking on the links below.

 ~ http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2011/06/paper-plate-turtle-and-books.html

 ~ http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2011/06/snake-craft-and-reptile-books.html

Have fun!

Oceans and the Water Cycle for Kids

It's such a beautiful day here in New England and the meteorologists have predicted great weather for the whole week! Perhaps you are planning to visit the beaches this week with the kids.

Here's a little Science Lesson that you can tie in.

I have a Water Cycle Word Search Puzzle and a Water Cycle Diagram for the kids.

Water Cycle Word Search Puzzle

Water Cycle Diagram

The worksheets can be used before or after visiting the beach!

The kids can have fun playing in the sand and learn (or review) some new vocabulary words. (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection)

Water Cycle Diagram

The Worksheets can be downloaded from my website. Just click on the link below, then go to FREE Worksheets.

~ https://www.LearningWorkroom.com 

                                          

Younger kids might enjoy using simple manipulatives to learn about the Water Cycle. Click on the link below to read my post.

 ~  http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2012/01/water-cycle-with-manipulatives.html

Water Cycle Model

If your kids like The Magic School Bus Books and Ms. Frizzle, here's a link to a great book about the water cycle.

~  http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2012/01/water-cycle-with-ms-frizzle.html
 

Enjoy the gorgeous weather!!!

Ocean Themed Books for Kids

Here are 2 Ocean themed books for kids. They would be great to read before going to the beach or even at the beach!  Both books combine reading, science, math and great illustrations.

Ocean Counting Odd Numbers

Sea Sums

You can read more about each of these books by reading 2 of my earlier posts. Plus you'll find some suggestions for follow-up craft activities to do with the kids.  Just click on the links below.

~ Ocean Counting Odd Numbers by Jerry Pallotta

~ Sea Sums by Joy N. Hulme

Have fun reading!

Huge TPT Back to School Sale - Sunday + Monday

   

 

Pop on over to Teachers Pay Teachers and find the teaching resources you need for the new school year!  TPT is having its HUGE Back 2 School Sale!

 This year's sale runs Sunday and Monday, August 12th and 13th!!

 You can get up to 28% off resources for ALL grade levels and subject areas! 

  ALL products in my store will be on sale for 20% off, plus you get the additional discount at checkout when you enter the Promo Code: BTS12 for a total of 28% savings! 

Here's a link to my store.

 

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Marcia-Murphy

Happy Back 2 School Shopping Everyone!

Back to School Discount Coupons for Teachers + Crafters

Some of our neighbors in the South have already headed back to school and even here in the North we know that the Back to School time is quickly approaching for classrooms and homeschooling classes. Now might be the time to stock up on the Arts and Crafts materials that you'll be using with your kids in the fall.

Here are links to some discount coupons for this week and next week to help you with your shopping. (Check the dates before printing!)

Michaels  (50% off 1 item)

http://dealspl.us/michaels-coupons/471103p

Michaels (15% off entire purchase)

http://dealspl.us/michaels-coupons/468182p


A.C. Moore   (40% off 1 item and 50% off 1 item)
http://www.acmoore.com/images/upload/Week32_12Coupons_E.pdf 

Have a wonderful week everyone and please share any great SALES that you find.