Fairy Tales and Fables: Group Activities
Fairy Tales and Fables - Group Activities
A variety of group activities are included that incorporate cooking, science, art, and games.
Small Group Activities are a great way to build a positive classroom climate and teach social interaction skills. Providing structure during these activities will create clear expectations for students and promote independence. Refer to the Small Group Activity routine ideas located in the STAR Media Center for additional ideas.
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GAME: FAIRY TALE SORT(Classification game using fairy tale images and concepts) | |
GAME: FAIRY TALE MEMORY(Memory matching game using fairy tale images and concepts) |
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GAME: EMOTION EGGS(Matching game using plastic eggs) |
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GAME: GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS SCAVENGER HUNT(Scavenger hunt with images and words from the classic fairy tale) |
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ART: EGG CARTON ANT(Art project in which students craft ants out of recycled egg cartons) |
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ART: GRASSHOPPER HEADBAND(Art project in which students create their own grasshopper headbands) |
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ART: PAPER PLATE WOLF(Art project in which students craft wolf masks out of paper plates) |
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ART: THREE LITTLE HOUSES(Art project in which students create three houses with three different types of material) |
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COOKING: CHEESY MOUSE(Students assemble cheese snacks modeled after mice) | |
COOKING: GRAHAM CRACKER LION(Students build graham cracker sandwiches that resemble lions) |
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COOKING: TEDDY BEAR BREAD(Students make snacks modeled after teddy bears) |
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COOKING: THREE LITTLE PIGS SNACK MIX(Students prepare snack mix inspired by the classic fairy tale) |
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SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES:(Fairy tale-themed science inquiry lessons) |
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LIFE SKILLS:(Students work on lessons about healthy habits in school) |
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THEME-RELATED BOOKS | The Three Little Pigs by Mai Matsuoka |