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How to Craft Cinnamon Slime and 8 Cool Slime Ideas

November 16, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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I have some cool slime ideas. Be sure you grab more ideas for winter fun on my page Winter Season Unit Study.

And there are amazing benefits of playing with what otherwise seems like just a fun activity.

But there is more to slime than just the mess and thrill of sensory play.

It can be used in your homeschool to build lots of skills.

How to Craft Cinnamon Slime and 8 Cool Slime Ideas

Putting together a slime supply kit is fun for rainy days or days when your child just can’t think of something to do.

But it also makes a wonderful gift for them or a friend.

Honestly, making slime is also a great way to teach your child money and entrepreneur skills.

Kids love slime.

And you could set your child up with a small slime business helping to create logos, slime recipes, figure out costs, profit, and reinvesting back into the business.

This would be a fantastic lesson for upper elementary or middle school kids.

BENEFITS OF KIDS PLAYING WITH SLIME

Next, look at some of the benefits of playing with slime.

Stress relief and relaxation- The act of squishing, stretching, and molding slime can be a great way to relieve stress and promote relaxation.

Repetitive motions and tactile sensations can help to calm the mind and body, making slime a popular tool for stress management and mindfulness.

Improved fine motor skills- Playing with slime can help to strengthen fine motor skills, such as hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and bilateral coordination.

As children manipulate and mold the slime, they are exercising the muscles in their hands and fingers, which can lead to improvements in handwriting, drawing, and other fine motor tasks.

Enhanced creativity and imagination- Slime can be a great tool for fostering creativity and imagination.

Children can use slime to create various shapes, objects, and scenes, allowing them to express their artistic abilities and develop their imaginations.

Sensory stimulation: The unique texture and properties of slime can provide sensory stimulation that is enjoyable and calming for many individuals.

The tactile experience of playing with slime can be particularly beneficial for children with sensory processing disorders or autism spectrum disorder.

Improved focus and concentration- The repetitive and calming nature of playing with slime can help to improve focus and concentration.

By engaging in slime play, children can develop better self-control and the ability to stay focused on a single activity for longer periods.

Social interaction and bonding- Slime can be a fun and interactive activity that children can enjoy with friends and family members.

Playing with slime together can help to promote social interaction, cooperation, and bonding.

MUST HAVE SLIME SUPPLIES

Also, if I were to put together an awesome slime kit with various items for making a variety of slimes here is what I would put in it.

8 COOL SLIME IDEAS

There are plenty of Winter Craft Ideas for Kids Animals in Winter Fun and Snow Slime, give your kids a great hands-on activity to support a unit on winter animals.
The Colorful Blue Jays Winter Food | Make Fun Seed Slime is the perfect addition to a winter or bird unit study.
Turn candy into fun with this 2 Ingredient DIY Miniature Skittles Slime, this one is not edible though!
Another yummy slime that IS safe to eat is this Edible Gummy Bear Slime.
Head on over to find out how to make How to Make Gingerbread Slime For Play, perfect for fall and winter.
Make The Best Fluffy Slime Recipe for Kids with a fresh recipe that slightly changes slime texture and gives a new experience.
Good clean fun is ready to be had with a Hand Soap Slime recipe.
For a simple and quick slime recipe try The Best 2 Ingredient Slime here.

Finally, look at how to make the cinnamon and icing slime. Yum!

HOW TO CRAFT CINNAMON SLIME

You can make just the cinnamon slime or add a batch of the ‘icing’ slime to vary the texture, it is so fun to drizzle over your ‘cinnamon roll’.

You will need:

Cinnamon Roll Slime:

1 4 oz bottle of school glue ( ½ cup)
½ cup water
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon contact solution
Ground cinnamon
Cinnamon essential oil-optional

HOW TO CRAFT CINNAMON SLIME

Icing Slime:

1 4 oz bottle of school glue ( ½ cup)
½ cup water
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon contact solution
Generous squirt of sensitive shaving cream
Vanilla or marshmallow essential oil

First, mix the glue and water together in a bowl.

Add the cinnamon, baking soda, and contact lens solution to the bowl.

Stir until the mixture is well combined.

Knead the slime for 1-2 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Depending on the brands of items used you may need to add a little more contact solution, add just a few drops at a time and stir well with each addition until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Store the slime in an airtight container.

Now if you want to go the extra step and create an ‘icing’ for a cinnamon roll slime, repeat the process of making another batch of slime.

This time omit the cinnamon and instead stir in vanilla or a marshmallow scent.

Then fold in some sensitive shaving cream to give the slime a fluffy different appearance from the cinnamon slime.

To gift your slime place in two separate containers.

Stack them and attach with a small dab of hot glue or double sided strong tape.

Tie on a ribbon and tuck a cinnamon stick inside the ribbon. Make a label or tag to identify the scent.

When added together the slime will of course change color and texture slightly but it is still really fun to make and work them together to create a new one.

How to Make a Winnie the Pooh Craft Using Paper Plates

October 29, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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I’m showing you how to make a Winnie The Pooh craft using paper plates.

And if you love children’s books, I have a treat for you.

I have a list of 10 old and ‘new’ classics that should be on your shelves.

Winnie the Pooh is one of those classic children’s books which has stayed popular through generations.

How to Make a Winnie the Pooh Craft Using Paper Plates

According to the definition “A children’s book is considered a classic when it has been around for many decades, has influenced multiple generations of readers, and is still as interesting and exciting to read today as it was when it was written.”

There are so many rich, wonderful books out there that you probably read as a child that you can read with your children.

And I want to share some of my favorite classics as well as a few that I think have become new classics.

In addition to that I pulled together some fantastic crafts to go along with some of the books to extend the learning past the wonderful experience of reading the book.

Engage their imaginations, fine motor skills, and so much more.

CLASSIC CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS

Next, look at some of our favorite picture books.

10 CLASSIC CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION

Add some of these beautiful classic children’s book to your home library to be loved and read over and over again.

Harold and the Purple Crayon

One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.

Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.

The Wonky Donkey

Kids will love this cumulative and hysterical read-aloud!

"I was walking down the road and I saw . . .A donkey,Hee Haw!And he only had three legs!He was a wonky donkey."

Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the book's final page, readers end up with a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky wonky donkey!

The Gruffalo

When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a gruffalo, a monster with "terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws." But will Mouse's frightful description be enough to scare off his foes? After all, there's no such thing as a gruffalo . . . is there? Sturdy pages and a cozy trim make this rhyming read-aloud perfect for preschoolers. Winner of the prestigious British Smarties Prize.

Make Way for Ducklings 75th Anniversary Edition

Seventy-five years ago, a family of ducks waddled off the page and into the hearts of readers everywhere. The brilliantly illustrated tale of mallards on the move received the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book of the year, and has been a favorite of generations of readers.

Where the Wild Things Are

This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat...

The Day the Crayons Quit

Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Blue crayon needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. Black crayon wants to be used for more than just outlining. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking—each believes he is the true color of the sun. What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best?

Dragons Love Tacos

Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Alexander could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. He went to sleep with gum in his mouth and woke up with gum in his hair. When he got out of bed, he tripped over his skateboard and by mistake dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running. He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

A Color of His Own

Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than
having a color of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike.

Corduroy

Don Freeman's classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular
today then he was when he first came on the scene in 1968. This story of
a small teddy bear waiting on a department store shelf for a child’s
friendship has appealed to young readers generation after generation.

Also, look at some fun facts about Winnie The Pooh.

4 WONDERFUL WINNIE THE POOH FACTS

Pooh was based on a real bear, a black bear named Winnie who lived at London Zoo from 1915 until her death in 1934. Milne gave his son a stuffed bear. It was first called Edward and then changed to Winnie the Pooh which was inspired by a swan he met.
The original Winnie the Pooh stories were written by A.A Milne. It was illustrated by E.H. Shepard. Milne was a British author and playwright, and Shepard was a British illustrator. The first Winnie the Pooh story was published in 1926, and the stories were later collected into two books: Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) and The House at Pooh Corner (1928).
The story of Winnie the Pooh has been translated into over 50 languages. Too, it has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and other media.
Before writing the classic beloved Winnie-the-Pooh, A.A. Milne was already a moderately successful humorist, playwright and mystery author.

Also, look at my post 10 Creative Mason Jar Crafts | How to Make a Winnie the Pooh Craft.

HOW TO MAKE A WINNIE THE POOH CRAFT USING PAPER PLATES

You will need:

Two paper plates
One black pom-pom
Two large yellow pom-poms
One black pipe cleaner
Red craft paint
Yellow craft paint
Blue craft paint
Scissors
Paint brushes
Craft glue

First, cut one plate in half to make the upper part of his body and as you can see in my picture here on the other half cut the center out into the rough shape of a honeypot.

Cut out little bear hands like these far enough inward that they reach the honeypot on either side so that they can hold it.

Flip your plates so that the bowl is facing downward and paint the uncut plate yellow all over. Also paint the little bear hands you cut out yellow as well.

Paint the rest of the plate red all over, except where you painted the yellow paws (to keep them from getting painted you can fold them upward or inward).

Set aside to dry.

Paint the honey pot light blue and then set it aside to dry as well.

Cut 1/3 of your pipe cleaner off and fashion a slight curved grin with a little bend on to get Winnie the Pooh’s classic smile.

Then cut 1 inch pieces and arch them slightly for eyebrows.

Once the honeypot has dried, write ‘hunny’ using a black marker, make it with a backwards N, if you like, just like in the storybook using a permanent marker.

Now it’s time to assemble your creation.

Use a black marker to first color in little oval eyes.

Glue the pipe cleaner eyebrows down and Pooh’s grin.

Glue the black pom-pom to the center of the plate for his nose and the two yellow pom-poms on either side of the top of the head for ears.

Attach the red half plate to the back of his head and slip the honeypot between his hands and glue that into place.

Why Evergreen Trees Are the Ultimate Winter Wonder & Tree Craft

October 26, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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We are digging into the pantry and creating a unique tree craft highlighting the winter wonder, evergreen trees using dyed pasta. Also, look at my pages Winter Season Unit Study Free Lapbook & Hands-On Ideas and Famous and Historic Trees Fun Nature and History Homeschool Unit Study for more ideas.

Evergreen trees are a fascinating and beautiful part of nature.

They stand tall and proud, even in the coldest and snowiest months.

Their vibrant green needles provide a welcome contrast to the white landscape.

Why Evergreen Trees Are the Ultimate Winter Wonder & Tree Craft

These trees have adapted to survive in harsh winter conditions, and they offer many benefits to both humans and animals from food to wood products.

Included in the evergreen family are cypress, blue spruce, pine, and juniper.

And you may be surprised but the Live Oak, Holly, Laurel, and cypress are also considered to be an evergreen.

As a matter of fact, there are over 1,000 species of evergreen and conifers make up over 600 of those.

When you think of evergreen trees you likely think of ‘conifers’.

Conifers are a group of trees and shrubs like pine trees and fir trees which grow in cooler areas.

The fruit they produce is cones and have very thin leaves which are actually called needles, and they don’t normally lose them in winter.

There is a wide variety of evergreens in different shapes and sizes, from the towering redwoods of California to the small junipers in alpine regions.

Some have needles, others have thick leathery leaves, and some like the Italian Cypress have scaly leaves.

BOOKS ABOUT TREES FOR KIDS

To make learning about trees even more fun there is a wealth of facts, activities, and crafts for you to create a wonderful unit study on trees.

9 Tree Books & Resources for Kids Who Love Reading and Being Read To

You'll love using one of these books as a science reference or to use for art to inspire life science lessons.

Celebritrees: Historic & Famous Trees of the World

Some trees have lived many lifetimes, standing as silent witnesses to history. Some are remarkable for their age and stature; others for their usefulness. A bristlecone pine tree in California has outlived man by almost 4,000 years; a baobab tree in Australia served as a prison for Aboriginal prisoners at the turn of the twentieth century; and a major oak in England was used as a hiding place for Robin Hood and his men (or so the story goes…).

The fourteen trees in this book have earned the title "Celebritrees" for their global fame and significance. Both in fact and in legend, these fascinating trees remind us not only how much pleasure trees bring, but what they can tell us about history.

The Busy Tree

Spectacular illustrations rendered in oil paint, and a rhyming text that describes a tree’s activities from its roots to its branches, introduce young readers to the amazing activities that go on in a tree. Acorns nibbled by chipmunks, ants scurrying across a trunk, a spider spinning a web, leaves “breathing out air for all to breathe in”—everything adds up to a “busy tree” for all to “come and see.”

The Tree Book for Kids and Their Grown-Ups

This is a fantastic reference book to have on hand for tree studies.

It has great illustrations and covers everything from how a tree “eats and drinks” to types of trees, seeds, how they change in the seasons, why we need them and more

Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World

Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world.

Trees, Leaves & Bark (Take Along Guides)

An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife.

Tree Full of Wonder: An educational, rhyming book about magic of trees for children

Tree Full of Wonder is a vibrant, rhyming, educational and unique picture book showing the unbreakable bond between people and trees. For children ages 3-8. Kids will fall in love with nature and will become Protectors of the Trees.

The Magic and Mystery of Trees (The Magic and Mystery of Nature)

From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex “wood wide web” of roots, it’s no wonder every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. The Magic & Mystery of Trees is a nature book that takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are.

Figurines of Pine, Elm, Juniper, Monkey Puzzle, Topiary, Petticoat, Aspen, Two Maples

Learn and Play: These figurines provide a fun and educational way to learn about different tree species, promoting environmental awareness and appreciation.

Fandex Family Field Guides: Trees

Bringing the world of TREES to your fingertips, FANDEX presents a foolproof field guide. Four visual keys--die-cut leaf, bark pattern, flower, nut or seed, and photo of the full tree--plus descriptions of habitat and more combine to give a complete picture of North America's forest and backyard trees.

In addition, TREES is a cultural history--of the mighty White Oak, California Redwood, Aillanthus, the tree that grows in Brooklyn, and the stately White Ash, as important for the bows of early Native Americans as for the baseball bats of today.

Next, look at some fun facts about evergreen trees.

FUN FACTS ABOUT EVERGREEN TREES

The needles are covered in a waxy coating that helps them retain moisture and prevent water loss during the winter months.
Winter evergreen trees have deep roots that anchor them firmly in the ground, enabling them to withstand strong winds and heavy snowfalls.
They provide vital food and shelter for many animals, including birds, squirrels, deer, and insects.
Winter evergreen trees are an important source of lumber, paper, and other wood products.
Many winter evergreen trees also produce edible seeds and berries, which can be enjoyed by both humans and animals.
Evergreen trees have cultural and spiritual significance in many cultures and can symbolize resilience, longevity, hope, protection, peace, rebirth and renewal, eternal life, and the coming of spring.

When in the woods or a park and identify different types of winter evergreen trees, you can use a field guide or reference book like the one in my photos, The Tree Book For Kids And Their Grown Ups.

Additionally, look at more hands-on activities for kids about trees.

HANDS-ON TREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Too, look at more hands-on evergreen trees activities.

EVERGREEN TREE CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES

As always Nature Anatomy is a favorite resource as well including graphics and small tidbits on bark, tree rings, pinecones, and more.
Collect some evergreen needles and examine them under a microscope to see their unique structure.
Read a book about winter evergreen trees to your kids and discuss their importance in the ecosystem.
Watch a documentary or video about winter evergreen trees online like this one Evergreen Trees on YouTube to learn more about their biology and ecological significance.
With my Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science – Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study you can explore trees deeper and learn more with fun activities and book recommendations.
Younger kids will really enjoy the simple Fork Painted Tree Craft Idea For Kids.
This Nature Study: Tree Trunk Slices is an amazingly creative look at tree rings with an artful twist while you learn what those rings mean.
Create the art style of Emily Carr, writer, and artist who loves to recreate the western coast of British Columbia with this Artist study including 3 options.

Finally, look at how to make an evergreen tree craft.

EVERGREEN TREE CRAFT

You will need:

Green liquid watercolor
Dried pasta
sticks/twigs
Plastic gallon zip bag
Cardstock
Glue-optional

First, gather up pasta. Include several different shapes, the more you use the better variety of creations you can make.

Spaghetti noodles are great for pine trees!

Place pasta in a ziploc bag.

You can use liquid watercolor to dye your pasta.

Or add liquid food coloring and a generous squirt of hand sanitizer to dry pasta in the bag.

Massage the bag gently to distribute the color over all the pasta, add more color if needed.

Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread the pasta across it to allow it to dry.

Once dry it is ready to use.

You can offer it with glue to make a permanent tree art piece or it can just be laid out to create evergreen trees, gathered up, and then reused over and over.

Lay out small sticks and twigs for the trunk of the tree.

Then use the various dyed pasta shapes to create different sizes and shapes of trees.

Encourage your child to be creative with their dyed pasta shapes and make as many evergreen trees as they can.

Crafty Ocean Adventures: How to Make a Paper Plate Stingray

October 22, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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For today’s dynamic learning adventure, we are making a paper plate stingray to highlight its unique body and characteristics. Also, look at my Oceans Unit Study and Lapbook for more ocean ideas.

Stingrays are a type of fish that live in warm, shallow waters.

And they have flat diamond-shaped bodies with long, whip-like tails.

Crafty Ocean Adventures: How to Make a Paper Plate Stingray

If you have ever seen it in the ocean or an aquarium their bodies seem to effortlessly float gracefully through the water.

They use their large pectoral fins to propel themselves.

They flap their fins in a wave-like motion, starting at the head and moving down to the tail.

This creates a powerful thrust that allows them to move quickly and efficiently through the water.

While you are making your paper plate stingray there is no reason why you can’t learn more about them with facts, videos, and books.

And then use it as a path to more amazing paper plate ocean animals that I have rounded up for you.

OCEAN BOOKS FOR KIDS

Too, look at these fun ocean books to add to your home library.

16 Ocean Books for Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Choose a few of these ocean themed books to go along with your study of the Oceans. Whether you're looking for a spine for a unit study or literature, you'll love this roundup.

The Burgess Seashore Book for Children in color

Join Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox as they explore the seashore and take a closer look at the habits and habitats of the creatures they find. Discover the Seahorse, Shrimp, Crab, Anemone, Gull, and so many more.

The Burgess Seashore Book for Children is a wonderful way to introduce young ones to the fascinating world beneath us and is a perfect compliment to earlier books in this series, the Bird, Animal, and Flower books.

This edition is complete and unabridged with all of the beautiful illustrations by W.H. Southwick and George Sutton

Seaside Naturalist: Seaside Naturalist

Seaside Naturalist is an illustrated guide to marine plants and animals includes the characteristics of protozoa, arthropods, sponges, mollusks, reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals.

The Big Book of the Blue (The Big Book Series)

The book opens by explaining how different types of animals are able to breathe and survive underwater, and the different families to which they belong. Subsequent pages are dedicated to specific creatures, including sea turtles, whales, sharks, stingrays, and seahorses, and show varied life in specific habitats, such as a coral reef or deep sea bed. The Big Book of the Blue also explores the underwater world thematically, looking at animals in danger, learning how to spot creatures at the beach, and discovering how to do our part to save sea life. Beautiful and filled with fascinating facts, young, curious readers won’t be able to tear their eyes away from the page.

Scott O'Dell Set: Island of the Blue Dolphins + Zia

Island of the Blue Dolphins begins with a young girl named Karana who is living on the Island of the Blue Dolphins (fancy name, right?) with her younger brother, Ramo, and sister, Ulape. One day, a group of Russian hunters (Aleutians) land on the island to hunt for otter. This is when the trouble really begins.

Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau (Underwater Picture Book for Kids)

Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As he grew, Jacques fell in love with the sea. He dreamed of breathing beneath the waves and swimming as gracefully as a fish. In fact, he longed to become a manfish. Jacques Cousteau grew up to become a champion of the seas and one of the best-known oceanographers in the world. In this lovely biography, now in paperback, poetic text and gorgeous paintings come together to create a portrait of Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (Illustrated 1875 Edition):

A beautiful edition with 110 images from the 1875 English edition. Use Amazon's Look inside feature to compare this edition with others. You'll be impressed by the differences. Don't be fooled by other versions that have no illustrations or contain very small print. Reading our edition will make you feel that you are traveling the seas with Captain Nemo himself.

Swiss Family Robinson (Illustrated Classic): 200th Anniversary Collection

More than 100 original illustrations by Louis Rhead. You want to read this book with illustrations.

An introduction by W. D. Howells.

Nicely formatted text in an easy-to-read font.

A beautiful cover from the 1891 edition.

Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia

Embark on a captivating tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet! See our oceans come to life in mind-blowing detail. This is the ultimate children’s visual encyclopedia about the awe-inspiring blue planet!

Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist

How did a nineteenth-century dressmaker revolutionize science? Jeanne Power was creative: she wanted to learn about the creatures that swim beneath the ocean waves, so she built glass tanks and changed the way we study underwater life forever. Jeanne Power was groundbreaking: she solved mysteries of sea animals and published her findings at a time when few of women’s contributions to science were acknowledged. Jeanne Power was persistent: when records of her research were lost, she set to work repeating her studies. And when men tried to take credit for her achievements, she stood firm and insisted on the recognition due to her.

Ocean Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the World under the Sea

Follow Rothman’s inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world’s oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this compendium of curiosities that will entertain and educate readers of all ages.

The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids: 500 Incredible Facts!

Do you know a kid who’s captivated by what goes on beneath the ocean’s surface? This amazing entry into ocean books for kids is packed with hundreds of incredible facts for hours of underwater exploration. Pages of full-color pictures feature life in and around the sea including fish, dolphins, and shipwrecks!

All About Bioluminescence: Deep Sea Animals

Dive into the mesmerizing world of bioluminescence with "All About Bioluminescence." In this captivating book, readers embark on a journey through the depths of the ocean to discover the extraordinary glow-in-the-dark creatures that inhabit its mysterious realm. From the enchanting sea angel to the infamous anglerfish, each page is filled with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts about these luminous beings.With a focus on deep-sea dwellers, readers will uncover the secrets behind bioluminescence and learn how these creatures use light to communicate, camouflage, and lure prey. But the adventure doesn't stop there! "All About Bioluminescence" also includes hands-on activities like a glow stick experiment, allowing readers to experience the magic of bioluminescence firsthand.

Treasure Island (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)

One of the most enduringly popular adventure tales, Treasure Island began in 1881 as a serialized adventure entitled "The Sea-Cook"in the periodical Young Folks. Completed during a stay at Davos, Switzerland, where Stevenson had gone for his health, it was published in 1883 in the form we know today.Set in the eighteenth century, Treasure Island spins a heady tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, and a host of sinister characters charged with diabolical intentions. Seen through the eyes of Jim Hawkins, the cabin boy of the Hispaniola, the action-packed adventure tells of a perilous sea journey across the Spanish Main, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, and a lethal scramble for buried treasure on an exotic isle.

Oceans and Seas!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

In Oceans and Seas! With 25 Science Projects for Kids readers ages 7 though 10 dive into the underwater world of some of the most amazing landscapes on Earth. On this amazing underwater adventure, kids experience the ocean’s tropical reefs and spot crabs, sea sponges, and thousands of kinds of fish darting in its crags and folds. They’ll meet a giant squid with eyes the size of dinner plates and an mbrella-like bioluminescent jellyfish.

Discover the Oceans: The World's Largest Ecosystem (Discover Your World)

From both a historical and scientific point of view, above and below the surface, this engaging guide brings the world’s oceans to life through fun facts, illustrations, and in-depth information. Interactive activities appear throughout, ranging from making solar stills and simple fishing spears to experimenting with a homemade diving bell and figuring out how much water it really takes to survive. With the oceans being the least explored environment on Earth, this reference illuminates some of the most incredible and surprising plants and animals as well as how to survive and navigate these vast expanses.

Pagoo

An intricate study of tide pool life is presented in text and pictures through the story of Pagoo, a her-mit crab.

Also, look at some fun facts about stingrays.

STUPENDOUS STINGRAY FACTS

Some species of stingrays can grow to be very large. The giant oceanic manta ray can grow up to 23 feet long and weigh up to 3,000 pounds!

Stingrays use their tails to defend themselves from predators. The tail has a sharp, barbed stinger that can cause painful wounds, but it is also used to steer them through the water.

Stingrays are made of cartilage instead of bone and their bodies are very flexible.

They are carnivores and eat worms, mollusks, shrimp, crab, clams, oysters, mussels, small fish, and crustaceans

Stingrays are related to sharks and share many similar features; the biggest difference is that stingrays have their pectoral fins fused with their head.

There are many different types of rays including stingrays, electric rays, butterfly rays, round rays, manta rays, guitarfish and sawfish. There are about 220 different species all together.

Check out this Wild Kratts video, The Vanishing Stingra y, to learn so much more about these fascinating ocean creatures.

If you are interested the resource shown here is The Big Book of Blue and contained a wonderful two page spread on our subject.

I also want to share with you these plastic ocean animals that can be used to create sensory bins, trays, dioramas, or just to add a bit of the theme to your science shelf or in a basket to introduce the topic.

MORE OCEAN ANIMAL ACTIVITIES

And look at these paperplate ocean animals.

ADORABLE PAPER PLATE OCEAN ANIMALS

Wow isn’t this Paper Plate Whale just amazing? I love the detail and uniqueness of this craft to show off a special feature.
You just have to include this cute Paper Plate Crab Craft into your paper plate ocean animal collection.
Make a Paper Plate Pufferfish to show off this amazing inflatable creature.
Combine two inexpensive craft supplies to create a Paper Plate & Bubble Wrap JellyFish Craft.
This Paper Plate Starfish is almost unrecognizable as a serviceable disposable plate, you could make it your own with patterns.
This Seahorse Paper Plate is absolutely adorable and looks like so much fun to make.

HOW TO MAKE A PAPER PLATE STINGRAY

You will need:

Craft glue or hot glue
A paper plate
A paper bowl
Scissors
Craft paints
Paintbrushes

Begin by laying out two paper plates and drawing a stingray’s body on one, including the wings. then use the second to create the long whiplike tail.

Be sure you leave the body big enough to fit the bowl.

Cut out those outlines and glue the two pieces together with the tail at the back.

Add the paper bowl on top, securing all the way around with glue. Trim the edges a bit if necessary.

Paint all over, covering both the plates and the bowl in your base color.

Before the paint is completely dry you can come in with a second or even third color to add some detail to your stingray.

We made a black stingray for our model like in our reference book.

Don’t forget to add some eyes.

Allow it to dry completely.

Emperor Penguin Craft: Step-by-Step Guide To Make Your Own Penguin

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Upcycle a 2-liter bottle into a cute and silly emperor penguin craft with just a few more art supply items and a little bit of time.

Take your kids on a delightful journey of creativity with plenty of penguin crafts.

Too, I have facts and movies that I have gathered up.

Emperor Penguin Craft: Step-by-Step Guide To Make Your Own Penguin

These ideas cover kids of all ages and can be used for a family emperor penguin unit study.

Emperor penguins are easily identifiable.

Their size alone sets them apart from other penguins.

And their yellow is lighter than that of the similar king penguin, and their beak is shorter and points downward.

From adorable paper penguins to whimsical pom-pom penguin poppers there are Emperor Penguin craft ideas to appeal to everyone.

PENGUIN BOOKS FOR KIDS

First, look at these fun books about penguins.

I add living books when I can find them.

11 Penguin Books & Resources for Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Add some of these books and resources about penguins to your learning day.

Penguin's Way

With a new children’s book imprint, the Bodleian Library brings beloved classics back into print, beginning with a beautiful storybook about the life of a fascinating Antarctic species. Originally published in 1962, Penguin’s Way by Johanna Johnston tells the surprising story of these creatures, complete with colorful artwork by award-winning illustrator Leonard Weisgard. In Penguin’s Way, a playful colony of emperor penguins lives on the edge of a faraway secret sea. During the summers, the penguins are content to fish and swim in the icy waters. But, when the seasons change, they must travel more than one hundred miles to the snowy lands surrounding the South Pole. All across the snow plain, the penguins sing songs to welcome newly hatched chicks into the world, but how will the fluffy newborns survive the freezing winter? Few things pique children’s curiosity about the world around them better than a good book. Brought back for a new generation of young readers, Penguin’s Way offers a fun and creative introduction to these fascinating animals.

Mr. Popper's Penguins: All-Time Popular Children Book

Charming Characters: Meet the endearing Mr. Popper and his comical penguins, each with their distinct personalities and quirks, creating a delightful and memorable cast of characters.

Whimsical Adventures: Follow Mr. Popper and his penguins on a series of whimsical escapades, as they navigate unexpected challenges and create joyous chaos in their small town.

Heartwarming Message: Experience the heartwarming message of friendship, family, and the importance of embracing the unexpected, as Mr. Popper's life is transformed by the presence of his unusual feathered companions.

Whiteblack the Penguin Sees the World

Whiteblack the Penguin is worried. He has run out of stories for his radio show, a dire situation for the Chief Storyteller of Penguinland. So Whiteblack decides to travel in search of new tales to share. The result is a journey that spans the globe and not only introduces the precocious penguin to a host of colorful characters but teaches him about the power of friendship and what it means to be a hero. Originally created in 1937, while the Reys lived in Paris, this delightful story is being published for the first time, and is sure to enchant readers young and old. From the creators of Curious George, Whiteblack the Penguin Sees The World is a timeless tale with all the hilarity and childlike sense of adventure characteristic of the Reys’ previous work.

The Emperor's Egg: Read and Wonder

Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. Welcome to the story of the world’s most devoted dad!

Penguins!: Strange and Wonderful

A new edition to the acclaimed Strange and Wonderful series. The seventeen species of penguins come in all sizes and are fascinating in many other ways. The little blue penguin, the smallest, stands about sixteen inches high, and the emperor penguin, the largest, stands almost four feet tall. Some penguins are named for how they look, such as the black-footed penguin, while others are named for where they live, such as the Galapagos penguin. Laurence Pringle's informative book, with stunning illustrations by Meryl Henderson, introduces young readers to the life and behavior of one of nature's most remarkable birds.

12PCS Realistic Penguin Figurines

This penguin figures set was made by hand painted with high realistically detailed appearance, cute face and childish eyes. Their uniquely molded textures and richly painted details make the animals vivid. And all the animal figures stands up very well, they do not fall over. Children would like to spend more time to observe and play with them.

The Great Penguin Rescue: Saving the African Penguins

African penguins waddle around nesting colonies in lower numbers than ever before. Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may overheat in the sun or become prey. Others simply may not get enough food to survive on their own once their parents leave. But new conservation methods, including rescuing and hand-feeding vulnerable chicks, are giving experts hope. Can volunteers and scientists help save Africa's only penguins before it's too late?

March of the Penguins

This documentary chronicles the heroic and harrowing journey that emperor penguins make amid subfreezing temperatures and violent snowstorms at the South Pole in order to mate.

365 Penguins (Reissue)

A family finds a penguin mysteriously delivered to their door every day for a year. At first they’re cute, but with every passing day, the penguins pile up—along with the family’s problems. Feeding, cleaning, and housing the penguins becomes a monumental task. They’re noisy and smelly, and they always hog the bathroom! And who on earth is sending these kwak-ing critters? Bright, striking illustrations with lots of opportunity for counting (and lots of laughs), 365 Penguins has become a perennial wintertime favorite.

Penguin: A Season in the Life of the Adélie Penguin

Beautiful, full-color photographs and an engaging first-person narrative introduce young readers to an Adelie penguin family's first view of the harsh, wild Antarctic environment.

Penguins!

An illustrated introduction to those wonderful waddling water birds!Living only in the southern hemisphere, there are seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces these black and white birds, describing where and how they live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. An exploration of the egg-laying and chick-raising habits of the emperor penguin is also included, describing how these large penguins take care of their babies in extremely cold temperatures, working together to look after one large egg at a time. Readers will also learn about threats to penguin populations, and what conservation efforts have been made to help preserve them. A collection of penguin facts is also included.

Next, look at these facts about penguins.

5 EMPEROR PENGUIN FACTS

Emperor penguins are the tallest and heaviest of all the penguins, at heights of 36” -48” and weighing up to 99 lbs.
They can dive deeper than any other bird, including other penguins, down to 1,800 feet and can hold their breath for almost 30 minutes.
Emperor Penguins do not hop rather they have a slow waddling walk, moving at about 1.7 mph. They have also been known to toboggan by sliding on their bellies across the ice.
Females, after laying a single egg in April or May transfer care to the male who carefully balances the egg on his feet for 65 – 75 days to keep it warm off the cold ground in a special adapted brood pouch.
Colonies of emperor penguin are made up of 5,000 or more adults and chicks who work together to huddle for warmth. They are tightly packed together and take turns shuffling around to be on the outside for a bit in the harsh cold.

Also, you’ll love these emperor penguin crafts, activities, and activities.

PENGUIN CRAFTS, RESOURCES, AND ACTIVITIES

For little ones, find out How to Make an Egg Carton Bobblehead Penguin Preschool Craft to teach them about these tuxedo clad birds.

Watch The March of The Penguins to follow the amazing journey of Emperor Penguins in subfreezing temperatures in the South Pole.

Learn How to Make an Easy Antarctica Diorama With Your Kids that is a fresh new take on an older idea.

If you are going to dive right into a penguin unit why not make it a Penguin Party? Really make it special with themed snacks and decor to kick it off.

Penguin Poppers would make a really fun indoor or outdoor activity to get the kids up and moving during the unit.

Where is Antarctica is an engaging book from the Where is series that will hold your child’s interest while giving them many great facts about life on this icy desert.

Give this hands on Slippery Penguins on Ice Experiment a try to learn how penguins can move across the ice quickly and easily.

EMPEROR PENGUIN CRAFT

Now go gather your supplies and get ready to dive into a world of penguins and fun that turns your child into a penguin expert before you know it.

You will need:

Empty 2-liter bottle
sandpaper
Black craft paint
Black permanent marker
Black craft felt
White craft felt
Yellow craft felt
2 black beads
Hot glue gun/sticks

First, peel the label off the bottle and wash out the inside well.

Rinse it and set upside down to drain.

You can paint the outside, but I found it much easier and cleaner to pour a bunch of black paint inside the bottle.

Then, replace the cap, and let your child shake it until the inside is completely coated in paint.

This also lessens the length of time needed to wait for drying times in between colors.

Turn the bottle upside down to allow excess to drip out until it has slowed to almost a stop.

Replace the cap and color it black with a sharpie.

From black felt cut a pair of three toed feet, two wings ¾ the length of the bottle, a beak, a large circle with a beak (an oversized coffee cup is the perfect size to trace), and just the beak.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MAKE YOUR OWN PENGUIN

From the white cut a large oval piece for the belly that reaches from nearly neck to the base.

Cut two small yellow stripes to give our Emperor penguin the distinguishing yellow collar.

Hot glue the white belly onto your penguin, apply the glue to the felt, not the plastic bottle or it will melt.

Add the wings to the sides and the feet to the base with glue.

Hot glue the beak piece to the beak portion of the circle to make it a little firmer.

Gather up your black scraps and stuff the small bits into a larger scrap.

Then ball it up and hot glue onto the cap to give the head some shape.

Press the circle portion over the scrap ball you put on the cap.

And hot glue into place all around with the beak facing forward. Bend down slightly at the end.

Add two black beads on either side for the eyes.

Finally add the yellow collar and attach securely.

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