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If you're an educator and or parent and you're discouraged from battling with kids to read instead of stare at a screen, don't give up. Here's a fantasy genre book list sure to attract, nay delight 3th to 6th grade children, especially boys. I've detailed the books and created a literature discussion guide to use. "The Indian in the Cupboard" series (including also The Secret of the Indian, The Return of the Indian, The Mystery of the Cupboard and The Key to the Indian) blends Native American culture, history, adventure and fantasy. Use this Native American Literature Lesson Planner--The Indian in the Cupboard unit. Free printable activities included.
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Showing posts with label fantasy. Show all posts
Free Native American Lesson Plans, Free Printable Activities from The Indian in the Cupboard Books
If you're an educator and or parent and you're discouraged from battling with kids to read instead of stare at a screen, don't give up. Here's a fantasy genre book list sure to attract, nay delight 3th to 6th grade children, especially boys. I've detailed the books and created a literature discussion guide to use. "The Indian in the Cupboard" series (including also The Secret of the Indian, The Return of the Indian, The Mystery of the Cupboard and The Key to the Indian) blends Native American culture, history, adventure and fantasy. Use this Native American Literature Lesson Planner--The Indian in the Cupboard unit. Free printable activities included.
Free Printable Rainbow Magic Fairy Crafts
Dr. Seuss a Polymath? I Vote "Yes!"
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Oh, the places Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, has gone in 108 years. From the Jungle of Nool to the top of Mt. Crumpet to the best-seller list and On Beyond Zebra, the good doctor is loved in all lands, tongues and, I suspect, genera and species. As the Washington Post reminds us, March 2 is the birthday of this patron saint of fun. I propose that, in honor of Seuss Day we elect Geisel our newest polymath, our next Renaissance Man. After all, says Assessment Psychology, it's been some time since the last, Rabindranath Tragore was added to the list. And the U.S. only has one polymath so far. I won't tell you who--see if you can find out. Take a moment the check the other Renaissance Men. And yes, we're overdue for a Renaissance Woman category. Who better than Seuss for homo universalis? Read more on Dr. Seuss Should Be Next Renaissance Man
Free Printable Chronicles of Narnia Coloring Pages and Activities
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C.S. Lewis wrote the seven Chronicles of Narnia during WWII. I read the books first at about ten years old. They are fascinating stories. I particularly loved the names for characters and the solemnity and grandeur of Cair Paravel and the honor of Aslan. The Chronicles of Narnia's first book to movie The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was wildly successful and the second Prince Caspian enjoys equal success. If you loved the Narnia books and movies, here are links for coloring pages to continue your Narnia fantasy and adventure. I've included some other coloring pages featuring nicely drawn images of the mythical creatures featured in The Chronicles of Narnia and also in Harry Potter. Read more at: read more
Free Printable City of Ember Lesson Plans
The "City of Ember" is a utopian/dystopian futuristic book series by Jeanne DuPrau that is used in many middle school classes. The books were made into a cool movie in 2008. Here are free printable lesson plans from the book and movie. read on for free printable City of Ember lesson plans
Free Printable Series of Unfortunate Events Activities
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Free Printable Series of Unfortunate Events Activities Activities from the book series and movie with Jim Carrey. Lemony Snicket is a cool author. In the early days, no one knew just who Lemony Snicket was (Daniel Handler). That added to the fun. These books are must-reads for young literati! Book games, free printable literature lesson plans, movie activities, reading response journal activities, crafts and more. This is a great read aloud for Readers Theater lesson plans. Read on
Free Printable Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Activities
Before there was a movie "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs", there was a book; not a lot like the film, but also cute, nevertheless. I read it to my students when I taught Montessori in the 1980s. I shared with my kids now-grown kids when I homeschooled them. Here are free printable coloring pages from book and movie. read on
Free Printable Mouse Guard Activities--Fantasy RPG Graphic Novels
Free Printable Legend of the Guardians: Owls of Gahoole Activities
Michigan Pirate Festival in Grand Haven
Hookah Joe for pirate fun. Joining the aforementioned pirates are Captain Tom Parrothead, Sgt. Tom Osterberg and others cutlass carrying vagabonds. The Brethren of the Great Lakes and Michigan Pirate Festival home base will be Grand Haven's Loutit Library downtown for a week of activities, games, pirate stories, crafts beginning August. Read more...
Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men- Gregory Maguire
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Free Printable How to Train Your Dragon Activities
Free Printable How to Train Your Dragon Coloring Pages, Games, Crafts and Party Supplies Dreamworks is planning a third How to Train Your Dragon in 2018 and Disney just remade "Pete's Dragon" after 40 years! That comes out in 2016. Here are dragon themed printables from both movies plus a few secret dragon activities for a treat.
Free printable Percy Jackson and the Oympians: The Lightning Thief activities
Book and Movie Review: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, will be out in theaters as Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, February 12, 2010. Greek mythology lovers unite; this is a great read. Read more for free printable Percy Jackson and Greek Mythology lesson plans
Free printable Spiderwick Chronicles activites, book crafts, coloring pages, games, lesson plans printables
Spiderwick Chronicles: Free Printable Coloring Pages, Lesson Plans and Online Games Wonderful fantasy fun with Spiderwick Chronicles free printables and online games. Lesson plans for educators as well! View more »
Free printable lesson Plans from The Mysteries of Harris Burdic by Chris VanAllsburg
Inspire and Enthrall Students with The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Want to go on an adventure with a book like none other? Run, don't walk to the library to get The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris VanAllsburg (The Polar Express, Jumanji)! It reminds me of an M.C. Escher image in real life. This is the very best thing VanAllsburg has ever done and that's saying a lot! I introduced Harris Burdick to students in 1986--they were agog and couldn't put it down. We got some very inventive stories from those images. View more »
Harry Potter: Similar Books, Fantasy Genre
Grieving Over End of Harry Potter Series? Take Comfort in These Great Reads You think now, that you'll never love another as you did Harry Potter. But take some solace in the arms of these great works of fantasy literature. Older books to discover. New books to explore! View more »
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
New J.K. Rowling Book: The Tales of Beedle the Bard Fans of Harry Potter, don't despair, JK Rowling's new book The Tales of Beedle the Bard, goes on sale December 4, 2008. You can pre-order your copy of Beedle online or in stores to save money and reserve your copy. View more »
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