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Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

January 24, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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Here is a simple activity to teach your younger child to label the bones of the arm, learning what each is called and what they do. Also, I have this Human Body Crafts page for more hands-on ideas. And this Beautiful Human Body Lapbook and Fun Unit Study.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

This project is probably best for preschool or kindergarten to introduce them to the concept of bones, x-rays, and basic human body structure.

A human arm is made up of three bones: the upper arm bone called the humerus, and two forearm bones, known as the ulna and the radius. 

Each one works in unique ways to shape and protect the body.

Learning the hows and whys of how they work is an important early anatomy lesson for kids.

And it can be done through fun hands-on activities that make your child more involved in the process.

Books for Kids About the Human Body

16 Human Body Books & Hands-on Resources

Add a few of these fun resources whether you do a couple of lesson plans about the human body or a unit study.

The Way We Work: Getting to Know the Amazing Human Body

One of the resources we used as a reference for this activity was The Way We Work, it covers a lot of interesting topics on the human body.

Medical Torso Human Body Model Anatomy

Vivid Human torso organ structure: 15 Pcs Removable Organs including: Torso, Brain (2-part), Heart, Esophagus and Aorta, Lungs (4-part), Cranial Cap, Stomach, Diaphragm, Liver, pancreas and spleen, small and large intestine. The torso structure showing the relative position, morphological features, anatomy of the head, neck and internal organs, especially the respiratory, digestive, urinary and nervous systems.

Human Organs Shape Silicone Molds 8 Pc

[HUMAN ORGANS SILICONE MOLD]: 8 Pcs Human Organs Mold With Different Shapes, Include 1 Human Heart Mold, 1 Brain Silicone Mold, 1 Liver Mold, 1 Intestinal Mold, 1 Lung Mold, 1 Stomach Mold, 1 Brain Stem Mold, 1 Kidney Mold.

Ooze Labs: Visible Human Body with Squishable Organs

This human body with squishable organs is another great way to identify the organs and become familiar with their layout in the body, it has that gross factor that so many kids love.

Human Body Model for Kids 8PCS Mini Body Parts

8PCS Human Organ Figures Set:Human organ anatomy parts display model children learning toy include small intestine, large intestine, lung, brain, stomach, heart, liver, kidney. Suitable for boys and girls over 6 years old,good for brain ability and imagination.

Anatomy (Quickstudy Academic)

Complete labeled illustrations of over 1,400 anatomical identifications.Loaded with beautifully illustrated diagrams clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification.

Basher Science: Human Body: A Book with Guts!

Basher Science: Human Body, A Book with Guts! Created & illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan Green

From the best-selling team that brought you The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, and Astronomy comes a topic that's close to our hearts-literally! Meet the characters and processes that that keep the human body chugging along. From the basic building blocks like Cell, DNA, and Protein, to Bones, Muscles, and all of the fun-loving Organs, readers will cozy up with the guys on the inside. Trust us-Liver has never looked better!

Heart Anatomy Poster - LAMINATED

High-quality 3 MIL LAMINATION for added durability

Tear Resistant

Human Heart Anatomy Floor Puzzle

HUMAN ORGANS LEARNING: Marvel at the rich complexities of the human heart muscle! Every piece has a unique shape designed to outline each major part of the heart organ, making these an exciting challenge to assemble. Each puzzle includes an Anatomy Reference Guide, so you can learn as you build!

Fixed Bones X-Rays, Black/White, 14 Pieces,

  • Authentic x-ray images
  • Works with any light source or light table)
  • Matching facture card
  • Detailed teaching guide

4 Pack - Anatomical Poster Set - Laminated - Muscular, Skeletal, Ligaments of the Joints, Anatomy of the Spine

  • Set of 4 Posters Made in the USA
  • Posters are 18" x 24” in size
  • High-quality 3 MIL lamination for added durability
  • Tear Resistant

My First Book About the Brain (Dover Science For Kids Coloring Books)

Discover the workings of the body's most complex organ! How does the brain control the rest of the body? How does it enable the senses to function, regulate speech, affect balance, and influence sleep and dreams? These 25 illustrations to color explain every aspect of the brain's important jobs, from communicating with the central nervous system to retaining memories. Suitable for ages 8–12.

Skull Anatomy Coloring Book: Incredibly Detailed Self-Test Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Book

Enjoy This Coloring Book with 34 Beautiful Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Pages.

The Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Book Provides A Means Of Learning About The Structure And Function Of The Human Skull Anatomy Through A Process Of Coloring-By-Directions.

Coloring The Human Skull Anatomy And Its Nerves Is The Most Effective Way To Study The Structure And Functions Of Human Skull Anatomy. You Assimilate Information And Make Visual Associations With Key Terminology When Coloring In The Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Book, All While Having Fun.

1 Pair Plastic Skeleton Hands

Fall is a grea time to grab a set of hands at Dollar Tree but also here is a pair if you're doing a unit study and need one now.

Circulatory System Poster

This poster makes a great reference and can be used with older children to help them add more detail to their project.

The Circulatory System (Your Body Systems: Blastoff! Readers

Our bodies contain a super highway of blood vessels that carry nutrients, waste, and much more from our heads to our toes. This network is the circulatory system! Beginning with a deep breath in, this fact-filled title uses easy-to-follow text and diagrams to allow readers to dive inside the bodys circulatory system!

The human body is a complex being made up of systems that keep us alive and moving! In this series, readers will dive into the bodys systems though engaging, leveled text and related diagrams that follow the parts and functions of each system. Get a microscopic view inside the body with A Closer Look, and put new knowledge into action with a hands-on activity. Check out what is happening inside the body with each title!

Bones of the Arm

Forearm- The section from your elbow to the wrist.

Upper Arm- The area of the arm from elbow to shoulder.

Humerus- Besides leg bones this is the longest bone in your body and is very important to the moving of the arm.

It supports many important muscles, tendons, ligaments, and even some parts of your circulatory system.

Radius- Located in the forearm, closest to the thumb. It twists and changes position based on how the hand is moved. 

It is slightly longer than the ulna.

Ulna-In the forearm closest to the pinky finger. The ulna is stationary and doesn’t twist like the radius.

If you want bones of the human body that will last from preschool through possibly high school this true-to-life set of X-rays can be used for simple bone identification through more complex identification and labeling.

They are fun to play with and don’t even require a lightbox; we simply hold them or tape them up in a bright window.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

More Hands-on Ways to Learn About X-Ray Bones

  • Here is another similar activity that labels the bones of the hand- How To Make A Fun Bones Of The Hand Labeled X-Ray Craft.
  • This Learning About Bones Activities For Kids And Free Skeleton Printable helps children understand what and how bones shape and hold the body together.
  • This X-ray playdough is another fun activity that will have your child exploring bones through an X-ray-style sensory play.
  • Check out this How to Make a Straw Skeleton– so fun and simple with a big impact.
  • Pick up a few different pretzel shapes and look what fun you can have building a skeleton that is also a delicious snack with these Pretzel Skeletons.
Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

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Finally, look how to label the bones of the arm x-ray activity.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

A great advantage of this activity is that it requires very few supplies and very little setup to give your child a valuable lesson on labelling the bones of the arm.

You will need:

  • Black construction paper
  • White crayon
  • White cardstock
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

First, lay your child’s entire arm across the black construction paper and carefully trace it with a white crayon.

 For older children, you will probably need to tape two pieces of paper end to end to use and include as much of the shoulder as you can to challenge them a bit more on labeling.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

Go back over the tracing you did and darken it by going over it once or twice more.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

Cut white cardstock into strips as long as each part of your child’s arm, making the top single one a little thicker and the bottom two a bit thinner.

Show your child how to glue the two thinner strips into place on the lower part of the arm nearest the hand; these will become the ulna and radius.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

If you’d like to help make it a little bit easier to remember where the bones are you can lightly draw them in with a pencil.

Place the larger “bone” on the upper portion of the arm you traced to replicate the humerus, it should just barely touch the lower bones where the elbow bends, and secure it in place using a glue stick.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

Now make labels for the three bones using scrap pieces of your cardstock and have your child glue those into place in the proper spots.

Their simple creation can now be used for dramatic play as an x-ray as they pretend to be doctors or put on display to help them remember

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

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Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

January 12, 2024 | 1 Comment
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N is for nest handprint and this opens the door for a wonderful and exciting bird unit study. Also, I have more alphabet letter fun on my page How to Homeschool Preschool.

This unit will keep your preschooler busy and entertained while they learn all about the world of birds.

You can study birds, their habits and diet.

And focus on birds in your area, as well as the types of nests that they build.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

This is a wonderful zoology unit for preschoolers. You don’t even have to leave your backyard to study these creatures.

I have hands-on fun, fingerplays and tasty on-theme snacks.

Also, there are colorful storybooks as well as living science books.

Spread it out over a week.

Or do a couple of days each week to make a longer, low-stress unit for learning about the letter N.

Be sure and get out this week on a few nature walks. Try to locate different bird nests and birds in the area.

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Language Arts Focus Day 1

N-n-n-n is for nest, begin your day and each day of the study by repeating the sound for N. Too, share a few words that begin with it. 

Letter/Sound Recognition N is for nest handprint – Letter N Song introduces not only the sound N makes but the fact that it is a consonant. And there are a plethora of words that begin with N in a catchy repetitive way.

Book- Take your child through a fun lesson on the different animals that utilize nests by simply reading a story and looking at pictures in A Nest is Noisy.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

Craft/Activity- The CUTEST bird nest sensory bin.

Song/Fingerplay- You can learn the simple motions for Here is a Nest For a Robin in this video and teach them to your child to use throughout the week.

Snack- How sweet is this little bird in a nest? A light snack that is a wonderful way to kick off your bird study –Birdie Kix Snack.

Science Focus Day 2

By preschool, most children understand that birds build and live in nests, they might not know that many animals make their home in what is still called a nest.

This is a great opportunity to talk about using books videos and other resources to share different types of nests.

Letter/Sound Recognition- Grab a set of do-a-dots if you don’t already have them, they are useful for structured activities like the Letter N Dot Painting page but kids also love them for open-ended art.

Book- Birds, Nests, and Eggs is a wonderful book that makes a great field guide as well as a reference for home use.

Craft/Activity- Make a little tray of playdough, birds, and small twigs, leaves, and bits from the yard. Build different bird nests with playdough like a cup nest, cavity, and pendant Playdough is For The Birds.

Song/Fingerplay- Found a Feather to the tune of Oh My Darling Clementine.

Snack- This snack is a simple idea that can be gathered with a variety of things you have you your pantry.

Gather up some items that birds eat like nuts, seeds, and small fruits, (maybe gummy worms for fun) to create this Bird-themed snack.

Math Focus Day 3

Count eggs cut out of construction paper then practice adding or subtracting one or two.

Make piles of different amounts and teach your child more or less, cut eggs of different sizes out and have them order them from smallest to largest.

Letter/Sound Recognition- This Cardboard Roll Letter Match Puzzle for Kids is a wonderful hands-on activity that builds fine motor skills while children learn to identify letters.

You can put just one letter in uppercase and lowercase or put several letters they are familiar with to practice.

Book- This book, Nature Anatomy, will carry you through years until it falls apart from being a well-loved favorite resource.

For birds alone, the information is plentiful from the anatomy of a bird to many common types, feathers, bird calls, different nests, eggs, bird behavior, and a wide variety of species like water birds or birds of prey.

Craft/Activity–You just need a printer and a simple egg-shaped manipulative to use these Egg Counting Mats for counting and number recognition.

Song/Fingerplay- The Bird Song for Kids is a colorful way to introduce your preschooler to a variety of birds and the different things that make them birds.

Snack- Look at this little lineup of adorable Chocolate Strawberry Birds, and create a treat that is mostly healthy with a touch of sweet treat that fits perfectly with the theme.

History/Geography Focus Day 4

Birds and nests are a great landing spot for learning about habitats that fall under geography as well as science, you don’t have to focus on nests though.

Begin there talking about how birds build their nests among humans as well as further out in more nature-related environments then expand to other animal habitats.

Letter/Sound Recognition- Jack Hartmann is a treasure for preschool songs, covering such a wide variety including specific to each letter of the alphabet like The Letter N, even demonstrating how to write it in the air.

Book- Bird Builds a Nest is a science storybook telling the story of a little bird doing what birds do, building a strong and secure nest for her future baby

Craft/Activity- Handprint bird nest- See below for instructions.

As your child glues on the additional items for their nest talk about how birds gather items and build their nest as well as what they use them for.

Song/Fingerplay- If you are not already familiar with it The Green Grass Grows All Around is lively and repeats verses over and over building from a hole in the ground to a nest, the prettiest nest that you ever did see and beyond.

Snack- Owl Strawberries (in a nest) are just darling and are a healthy snack with just a bit of sweetness added to create a fun treat that they will love.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint Books and Resources

Add these fun books and resources to make learning fun for your preschooler.

A Nest Is Noisy (Family Treasure Nature Encylopedias)

Fans will rejoice at the first sight of A Nest Is Noisy," promises School Library Journal, and they're right. From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, A Rock Is Lively, and A Beetle Is Shy comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests, from those of tiny bee hummingbirds to those of orangutans high in the rainforest canopy. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and will spark the imaginations of children whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.

15 Colors Washable Markers

This dot markers set contains 15 basic colors: red, orange red, orange, yellow, emerald green, green sky blue, blue, violet purple, caramel, sepia, light gray and black. The variety of colors is that kids can create and use their imagination to paint.

Birds, Nests & Eggs (Take Along Guides)

A fun, informative take-along guide that will help children identify 15 birds. Kid will also learn how and where birds build their homes and all about their young. Plus, the guide features activities that are fun and easy to do. There's also a seven-page scrapbook for drawings and notes.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are suggested. Color illustrations enhance the presentation.

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

See the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman’s whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look more closely at the world all around you.

Bird Builds a Nest: A First Science Storybook

It’s time for Bird to build her nest! Follow her as she pulls a worm out of the ground, lifts some twigs that are just the right size, and pushesthe twigs into place. Uh-oh — one of the twigs falls to the ground! But after a day of hard work, Bird’s nest is ready and waiting. Can you guess what it’s waiting for? Using simple, clear language and beautiful illustrations, this engaging story is the perfect introduction to physical forces for very young readers. A final spread with some simple questions promotes discussion with parents, teachers, or caregivers and encourages readers to think about the concepts introduced.

A Nest Full of Eggs (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

Named a Best Children's Science Book of the Year by Science Books & Films, this picture book shows how the birds develop inside their eggs during the spring; how they mature into fledglings in the summer; how they learn to fly in the fall; and how they leave for warmer climates in winter—only to return when spring comes around again.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It features rich vocabulary and beautiful spreads detailing different bird habitats and feather types. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Charles Walcott, Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology and Behavior and former director of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.

Language Arts Focus Day 5

Letter/Sound Recognition- Create a Letter N Smash by writing upper and lowercase N around a piece of colorful construction paper, rolling little balls of playdough, and placing them underneath each letter.

When they find a N and make its sound they can squish the ball flat.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

Book- This sweet living science book follows a family of Robins from building their nest to laying eggs up to when they fly away and start the cycle all over again.

It gives a nice infographic about the bird’s development in the egg which is great to go with this N is for nest handprint.

Craft/Activity- Roll a paper bag down and scrunch it up all around to create a basic nest shape. Write lower and uppercase ends on small slips of paper cut into an egg shape.

You could also add a few other letters your child is familiar with for review. 

Pull each “egg” out of the nest and make the sound as well as ask your child to identify the name of the letter.

They can also sort lowercase and uppercase into two piles.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

Song/Fingerplay- Nightingale’s Nest is a silly song that reinforces a child’s recognition of the letter N as well as repeating the sound over and over.

Snack- Let’s end the unit with these Birds Nests Cookies that demonstrate what a bird’s nest looks like and how it protects the little eggs.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

Of course, it is not too cute to eat, these are just delicious and not too hard to make.

Finally, look how to make these adorable N is for nest handprint paper plate birds nest.

N is for Nest Handprint Paper Plate Birds Nest

You will need:

  • Paper plate
  • Brown craft paint
  • White or blue construction paper
  • tan/brown construction paper
  • Glue stick

First, paint your child’s hand brown. Press it down into the center of the plate with the heel of the hand in the middle. Point the fingers outward toward the edges.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

Repeat around the plate overlapping some with each handprint.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

Allow the paint to dry.

While waiting you can cut a few egg shapes out of your colored construction paper.

Then, write lower and upper case N’s.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

Next, cut small strips of brown/tan construction paper, and gather tiny twigs, string, etc..

Set out the completely dried paper plate nest with some of your N-labeled eggs. Add bits for the nest and let them glue them on to make a full comfy nest for the eggs.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

This is good for building fine motor skills while you talk about how nests are built.

Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft

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Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

January 11, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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E is for eagle, and you can take this high-flying preschool letter E unit in several different directions. Also, I have more alphabet letter fun on my page How to Homeschool Preschool.

You can focus just on eagles, cover birds of prey, and talk about the eagle as a symbol of America, or birds in general.

These amazing birds deserve a special unit study, and they work out perfectly when you are focusing on the letter E.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Whether you gather your books from a visit to the library or on Amazon I have some great suggestions for you as well as crafts and activities that don’t require very many specific supplies.

For the most part, you can do these lessons with what you likely already have on hand.

Adding a few videos and a couple of printouts makes it a very low stress but highly educational preschool study.

It’s worth investing in fantastic plastic figurines with this as they will find their use through the years in small-world play, sensory bins, and even dioramas as your child gets older.

More How to Homeschool Preschool Letter of the Week Activities

  • Alphabet Letter A is for Apple Craft for Preschool | Fun Apple Study
  • Letter O is for Owl Preschool Craft | Fun Great Horned Owl Study
  • Alphabet Letter H Handprint Craft For Fun Preschool Horse Study
  • How To Make An Alphabet Teeth Cleaning Activity | 5 Preschool Letter T Crafts
  • Alphabet Letter R is for Rainbow Craft for Preschool | Fun Rain Mobile
  • Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study
  • Alphabet Letter G is for Gorilla Fun Paper Plate Preschool Mask
  • W Is For Winter Craft Easy Snowman Oobleck Activity
  • Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study
  • Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft
  • B is for Bird Craft | Free Preschool Bluebird Study
  • X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

Language Arts Focus Day 1

E-E- E is for Eagle, don’t forget to practice that sound throughout the day as you play in sensory bins, make crafts, and yummy snacks.

Letter/Sound Recognition – Create a sensory bin with any base you have on hand -beads, rice, or shredded paper. Place items in the bin that start with Ee including letter tiles as well.

Raid the toy box or print items from free images. Have your child roll the die and count out the number of items that start with e or the letter e that matches. This also helps with beginning math skills.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Book- Is a Bald Eagle Really Bald focuses on the Bald Eagle as the national symbol, its meaning on our Great seal, as well as facts about how eagles live in the wild.

Craft/Activity- Create this cute E is for Eagle Handprint Craft, I just love sweet little handprint keepsake crafts to remember how small they were.

Song/Fingerplay- This Powerful Bald Eagle song is not your typical catchy children’s song (it is catchy though).

But I think it’s fantastic that it focuses on teaching about the bald eagle from the colors to their unique characteristics.

Snack- These Bald Eagle Snacks are so cute and look like a lot of fun to make, they look complicated but it’s really just coating marshmallows in melted chocolate and adding a few items.

Science Focus Day 2

Zoology is one of the first sciences children learn.

Today focuses on what habitat eagles live in (around lakes and reservoirs with lots of fish and forests around).

And they learn what eagles eat (fish, rabbits, waterfowl, rodents, and other small creatures), and their life cycle.

You could also research and see what other types of eagles beyond the well-known bald eagle like the golden eagle, black eagle, and harpy eagle.

Letter/Sound Recognition- Go on a letter E hunt, finding objects that start with the letter E around the house or in books. Here is a list of 50 items to help give you ideas. Remember to make the sound each time you find something!

Book- Bailey the Bald Eagle and the Great Flight centers around fears and how to face and overcome them.

Reading stories like this helps to teach your child how to verbalize feelings, encourages empathy, and is healthy for social-emotional growth.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Craft/Activity- How about some Life Cycle of an Eagle Coloring Pages, while I prefer hands-on activities to worksheets they are great occasionally like this one that demonstrates the life cycle and coloring pages are great if your child enjoys them.

Song/Fingerplay- A funny little rap The Bald Eagle hip hops its way through facts about the eagle, sounds, and how they build their giant nests, and is perfect for a little dancing.

Snack- Create your mix of “eagle food”.

Toss together fish (Swedish fish candy or goldfish), snakes (gummy worms), and rabbits (Annie’s Organic grahams or fruit snacks) as you talk about the things that eagles eat.

Math Focus Day 3

Count eggs, count bald eagle toys, or any other small items you have on hand. 

Use a tape measure to measure how large an eagle nest is (up to 9 feet wide) and their wingspan to introduce your child to using new math tools.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Count eggs, count bald eagle toys, or any other small items you have on hand. 

Letter/Sound Recognition- As I said, I like hands-on activities for preschoolers, but worksheets can have their place from time to time. This Find the Letter E Worksheet can be circled, marked with a dot marker, or colored over.

It doesn’t require a lot of writing that little hands are not ready to do just yet, just a simple seek-and-find.

Book- A great science reference series is “The Big Book of’ Series”.

Look at this gorgeous large layout on Bald Eagles in The Big Book of Birds.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

This volume will get lots of use even when class is not in session because the illustrations are bright and pretty, also there is so much to look at for littles.

Craft/Activity- Grab these free Eagle Number Puzzles print and laminate and let your child match the number, the number of eagles, and if they are ready for it the third part with the number written out as a word.

Song/Fingerplay- This Letter E Song by ABC Mouse lists many words that start with E and the images that go with them to help commit the words to memory in a fun melody.

Snack- Take your pick of either an Eagle Marshmallow Pop or Eagle Quesadilla for a fun on-theme treat to enjoy together.

History/Geography Focus Day 4

The bald eagle is the national symbol for the U.S. Help your child locate Washington DC on a map and where it is to wherever you are.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Letter/Sound Recognition- Most of us have a basket of those oversized LEGOs for preschoolers in the house already, print a few letters and let your child work on building the Letter E with a familiar toy.

Book- The Bald Eagle American Symbols is another good book to have at hand that focuses on the bald eagle as our national symbol through the eyes of Bill the bird keeper.

Craft/Activity- Make a Paper Plate Bald Eagle for your preschooler to fly around, see the directions below.

Song/Fingerplay- I love the idea of learning signs for words that begin with the Letter E E.

Not only is it great for building finger muscles as they form the words and learn sign language, but using a multi-sensory approach when learning is very successful. 

Check out this Letter E Signing for Babies (great for preschool).

Snack- You have to enjoy a deviled egg or whatever your preschooler’s favorite choice of egg is for a snack or breakfast.

Not only can you practice making the e-e-e-egg sound but you can talk about how eagles lay eggs like other birds.

Books about E is for Eagle

14 Fun Resources for Studying about Eagles

Add some of these fun activities, books and resources to learn about eagles.

1. Eagle and Birds of Prey: Discover the World of Birds of Prey―How They Grow, Fly, Live, and Hunt

Eyewitness: Eagles and Birds of Prey is a guide to birds of prey of all shapes and sizes. From majestic falcons to soaring vultures, you'll get a bird's eye view of their amazing world. Learn about their styles of flight and their hunting techniques. Explore the preying and feeding habits, from specialist feeders to scavengers. 

2. Science Comics: Birds of Prey: Terrifying Talons

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic―dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you!

3. Big Book of Birds (The Big Book Series)

Following up the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts, and The Big Book of the Blue, The Big Book of Birds is a fact-filled tour of the world’s most wonderful winged creatures. Yuval Zommer’s distinctive illustrations show off some of the most colorful, flamboyant, impressive, and wacky birds of the sky. Picture-book charm pairs with informative nonfiction to make a beautiful, large-format title for parents to share with young children and for older children to read by themselves.

4. EAGLE 300 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

HIGH-QUALITY JIGSAW PUZZLE: The stunning, lifelike image is mounted on premium chipboard. Random cut pieces are thick and sturdy – they come fully separated with cleanly cut edges (dust-free!) that fit together snugly and hold up to repetitive use.

Makes amazing wall décor. Glue it, then mount the masterpiece!

5 PCS Birds of Prey Figurines

This set brings you some of the most amazing birds of prey from around the world!

5 Piece Set includes Bald Eagle, Falcon, Hawk, Owl, and Vulture.

6. Supertoob: USA,Figure Playsets

 Use birds of prey figurines including a Bald Eagle to make a diorama or sensory bin, they are also great used for art inspiration. My eagle came from the USA Safari Toob.

7. Thunder Birds: Nature’s Flying Predators

Acclaimed naturalist and illustrator Jim Arnosky helps birds and imaginations take glorious flight in this breathtaking nonfiction picture book with six giant gatefolds.
Arnosky will draw out kids' inner explorer as he explains why there are no feathers on a vulture's head, which bird is the deep-diving champ, what makes an owls's wings perfectly silent in flight, and much more.
Readers can use this gorgeously illustrated book to bring the wilderness right into their rooms-or as a guide on their next expedition.

8. 100 Facts Birds of Prey- Hawks, Eagles, Ornithology, Educational Projects, Fun Activities, Quizzes and More!

Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from hunting prey to patrolling airports, then test your knowledge with fun quizzes. Each page is packed with activities, projects and mind-blowing facts for a truly engaging experience. With stunning photographs and beautiful illustrations, this fun-filled book is sure to challenge young readers and prepare them for academic success. 

Simulated Bald Eagle Figurines Plastic Eagle

Your child will love these to use in sensory bins or dioramas or just as a model to paint or play with.

Is a Bald Eagle Really Bald?

A bald eagle doesn't sound like an attractive bird. But it's pictured on the Great Seal of the United States and on the dollar bill. Why was this bird chosen as a national symbol?

Bailey the Bald Eagle and the Great Flight

Bailey is a bald eagle who comes from a long lineage of high flyers, with her grandfather even holding the world record for being the highest flyer. So, it comes as a bit of a surprise to her family when she is scared of heights. This fear keeps her down every day, literally, but it also helps her meet some amazing friends she never would have otherwise. This story is about how we are all afraid of something, but it's how we overcome those fears that matters most.

My Little Book of Bald Eagles

This is a delightful story about a new family of bald eagles. From newborn's first lessons in life to the first solo flight, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature.

Harpy Eagle (Apex Predators of the Amazon Rain Forest)

It's early morning in the Amazon rain forest. A large monkey is climbing through the branches of a tall tree. Suddenly, there's a flash of white and black feathers. An enormous harpy eagle swoops between the leafy branches and snatches the monkey from the tree. Then the giant predator carries its prey high into the treetops and begins to eat. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn all about harpy eagles and their Amazon rain forest home, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Built-in activities, such as figuring out how the bird's body is adapted for hunting, and investigating how much weight the eagle can carry in its talons, give readers a chance to gain insights beyond the facts and figures.

Wild Life Realistic Harpy Eagle Figurine -

This Harpy Eagle Figurine would make an amazing addition to your dioramas, sensory bins, trays

Language Arts Focus Day 5

Letter/Sound Recognition- Place Post-it notes with lowercase and uppercase e’s all over the floor. Include a few others with different letters.

Have your child hop on all the E and make the sound as they do.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Book- My Little Book of Bald Eagles is a great book for 3-5-year-olds. It tells the story of a newborn eaglet through his very first solo flight.

Craft/Activity- Watch this short video All About Bald Eagles for Kids. They will learn all kinds of fascinating facts and see real videos of them in action.

Song/Fingerplay–This song heavily focuses on the letter sound. The repetitiveness will help it stick in your child’s mind- Letter E.

Snack- Sometimes you just need a quick and easy snack without a lot of prep. Make this Bacon and Egg Treat in the microwave quickly with just 3 items to reinforce e is for egg.

Finally, look how to make this adorable eagle craft.

Paper Plate Bald Eagle

You will need:

  • 3 paper plates
  • Brown craft paint
  • Yellow craft paint
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Google Eye
Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

First, cut one paper plate in half to create two wings.

Cut a thin bell shape with a flared-out tail at the end of the second one using the majority of the plate.

Also, the ruffled edge of the plate as the tail to give it a little extra fun texture.

Use the third plate to cut out a head with a beak.

Or if you prefer you can cut the beak out separately and have your child glue it on later.  

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Now to get the look of the bald eagle. Have your child paint just the ruffled part of the head brown.

And the same for the body with the tail.

It will be the reverse. Have them paint the smooth part of the plate brown and leave the ruffled part white. They will then paint the wing entirely brown except for just the tips.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Paint the beak yellow and glue on a googly eye.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Glue the wings together in the center and spread them out in any formation you like.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Glue the head to the body.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

Now attach the two parts.

You may want to use hot glue for this final part so it will dry faster and stay together better. A glue stick may not hold all the weight together.

Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study

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Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

January 8, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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M is for monkey is a lovely theme that can be stretched out to include zoos, rainforests, bananas, trees, or any other direction you would like to go with it. Also, I have more alphabet letter fun on my page How to Homeschool Preschool.

It naturally includes science as you learn about different species.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

And you can work in geography by locating places on a map or globe where different monkeys are native.

Use banana manipulatives for simple math, and introduce geography/history concepts like teaching about people in the community such as zookeepers.

I found great ideas to cover all subjects to make your M is for monkey study fun, easy, and a great learning experience.

More How to Homeschool Preschool Letter of the Week Activities

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  • How To Make An Alphabet Teeth Cleaning Activity | 5 Preschool Letter T Crafts
  • Alphabet Letter R is for Rainbow Craft for Preschool | Fun Rain Mobile
  • Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study
  • Alphabet Letter G is for Gorilla Fun Paper Plate Preschool Mask
  • W Is For Winter Craft Easy Snowman Oobleck Activity
  • Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study
  • Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft
  • B is for Bird Craft | Free Preschool Bluebird Study
  • X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

Language Arts Focus Day 1

Letter M Song -I like to begin with a song that builds on letter recognition, the sound, and words that begin with that letter and it can be repeated throughout the week to reinforce it.

Letter/Sound Recognition- Cut banana shapes out of cardstock or construction paper.

Use a marker to write letters in upper and lowercase letters, or even numbers.

Mix up a few at a time and let your child match the letters.

For children who already know all their letters, you can write out the whole alphabet and let them place the letters in the correct order in a line.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

Book- A Book of Monkeys- I just love the illustrations of this book that covers not only monkeys but all other primates breaking each one down with their characteristics.

This is a great opportunity to teach comparison of differences as well as similarities.

Craft/Activity- Start off the week with this Monkey Ears Headband so they can wear them all week as you learn about M and of course monkeys.

Song/Fingerplay- Let’s jump right into the obvious song for this theme-5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed,  it’s classic and fun.

Snack-Bake some cupcakes and then decorate them together using this Monkey Cupcake Tutorial, enjoy them with a glass of milk.

Science Focus Day 2

Letter/Sound Recognition- Take this Monkey Sensory Bin activity and add lower and uppercase M’s to it,

You can use magnet letters, letter tiles, flashcards, letters cut from magazines, or whatever you have on hand. These magnetic letters will get a lot of use for all your preschool years.

Book- Use today to learn what a monkey is, before they are ready for more complicated taxonomy preschoolers can still learn to sort and classify.

Primates cover a wide variety of creatures but are not all monkeys. 

The easiest way to learn and remember is that everything that is not an ape is a monkey and monkeys have tails while apes do not. 

Chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and gibbons all do not have tails, so they are apes.

Wildlife Anatomy contains so much information on different monkeys.

For example, it has Howler Monkey, Squirrel Monkeys, Capuchin, Baboons, and Mandrills, and the illustrations are outstanding you will use this book again and again for different zoology topics.

Here is a great video that teaches different Monkey species.

Craft/Activity- Barrel of Monkeys is a great addition to your homeschool supplies, these monkeys can be used as manipulatives for math, in a sensory bin, or as the game is meant to be played for fine motor work.

Song/Finger Play- Three Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree with finger motions.

Snack- We are going to keep it simple today with this free Printable Monkeys for Banana Treats all you need is a printer and a banana for this treat.

Math Focus Day 3

Letter/Sound Recognition –  These Monkey and Banana Counting cards are a great thematic way to practice number recognition, counting, and sequencing.

I highly suggest laminating them, so they last throughout your unit.

Book- Sometimes the best way to open a dialogue about feelings and how to handle them is through a silly book like Grumpy Monkey.

Emotional intelligence is a very important part of preschool learning.

Craft/Activity- While the Smart Bananas Math Activities may seem simple but children will be getting so much natural math exposure through addition and subtraction, comparison, measuring, weighing, and counting.

Song/Fingerplay– 5 Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree, oh those little monkeys were teasing Mr. Alligator, and this song and fingerplay is really easy to learn and so much fun to act out, teaching through Makaton Signing.

Snack- Kids will go bananas over these adorable Monkey Sandwiches and they are pretty simple to make if you buy premade PBJ sandwiches.

History/Geography/ Day 4

Learn about zookeepers as a simple social studies lesson and what it takes to care for the animals.

In addition, look at my Rainforest Unit Study and Free Lapbook.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

Kids Learn About Zookeepers and Taking Care of Animals is a short 3-minute video set to music to keep it engaging.

Letter/Sound Recognition – Use Wikki Stix to create upper and lower case m’s, remember to repeat the /m/ sound often.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

Book- How could we do a preschool monkey unit without the classic Curious George?

Craft/Activity- Create a Paper Bag Monkey Craft or create an entire troop of unique monkey puppets.

Song/Finger Play- Itsy Bitsy Monkey – (Sung to the tune of The Itsy Bitsy Spider)

The Itsy Bitsy monkey climbed up the coconut tree.

(“Climb” up the tree, alternating cupped hands one on top of the other in the air.)

Down came a coconut & hit him on his knee—OWWW!!!!

(Make a double fist above your head & hit your knee)

Out came a lion a-shaking’ his mighty mane—AND—

(Frame your face with your hands, fanning fingers out for mane.

Shake head & hands. 

The Itsy Bitsy monkey climbed up the tree again!

Repeat motions.

Snack- Make a Monkey Rice Cake Curious George Snack to go along with today’s book selection and it is a relatively healthy snack to boot.

Books for Learning About M is for Monkey

11 M is for Monkey Preschool Books & Resources

Add these fun books and resources about monkey to your preschool theme.

A Book of Monkeys (and other Primates)

Can you tell a slow loris from a slender loris? Did you know that when it rains orangutans make umbrellas using leaves? What's the difference between a monkey and an ape? Discover all of this (and many more monkey facts!) in Kate Viggers' humorous, illustrated guide to monkeys and other primates.

Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business

Children will delight in following the peddler’s efforts to outwit the monkeys and will ask to read it again and again. Caps for Sale is an excellent easy-to-read book that includes repetition, patterns, and colors, perfect for early readers.

This tale of a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth,
humor, and simplicity and also teaches children about problem and resolution.

Magnetic Alphabet Letters

Suitable for preschoolers and young children:EVA foam magnetic letters are an innovative early education toy suitable for preschoolers and young children. They can help children learn English letters, improve spelling abilities, and enhance their oral expression skills.

Winning Moves Games Classic Barrel of Monkeys

Classic Skill Game

Squirrel Monkey Plush

These realistic stuffed animals are created with high-quality materials and are surface washable in case you get its luscious fur coat dirty.

Grumpy Monkey

Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it--how can he be in a bad mood when it's SUCH a beautiful day? They have lots of suggestions for how to make him feel better. But Jim can't take all the advice...and has a BIT of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy?

Fidget Toy Plus Arts & Crafts for Kids; Non Reusable Hands-on

Calming Sensory Fidget Toy: Soft And Pliable, Easy To Have On Hand To Help Tame Those Fidgety Fingers

Curious George

In this book, George meets his friend, the man with the yellow hat, and begins the life of mischief and adventure so beloved by generations of readers. The inspiration for television, films, and hundreds of books, Curious George is a mainstay of children's picture books

Monkey Puzzle

"I've lost my mum!" It's not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mummy. A kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck as the well-meaning butterfly misunderstands monkey's descriptions and leads him to all sorts of unsuitable animals! But eventually, they find... Dad! It's just as well that he knows exactly where mum is, and she's waiting with a well-deserved cuddle.

Hanging Stuffed Monkeys

Soft and Quality: monkey stuffed animals are made of plush, with evenly and full filling, which are skin friendly and comfortable to touch, not easy to deform; They have exquisite workmanship, are sturdy enough for long term use.

Wildlife Anatomy: The Curious Lives & Features of Wild Animals around the World

Julia Rothman's series of Anatomy books are beloved by children and adults alike. In Wildlife Anatomy, Rothman captures the excitement and distinctive attributes of wild animals around the world. The book is packed with hundreds of her charming, original illustrations, detailing the unique features of animals of the rainforest, desert, grasslands, oceans, and much more. From lions, bears, and zebras to monkeys, mongoose, bats, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and much more, Rothman's visual guide covers all the key features, right down to the anatomy of a lion's claw and a wild horse's hoof. All the illustrations are accompanied by labels, intriguing facts, and identifying details, such as: When is a Panther Not a Panther? and What Makes Aardvarks So Odd? Rothman's characteristic combination of curiosity and an artist's eye makes this wildlife treasury rich and full, and promises new discoveries every time it's opened.

Also, add day 5.

Language Arts Focus Day 5

Learning letter recognition and phonics are key facets for a foundation of language arts in the early years. I think that hands-on fun and repetition are key for the mastery of these skills.

Letter/Sound Recognition-I found this cute song- M Monkey, and it’s a cute repetitive song covering many of the simple words that start with M.

Book- Monkey Puzzle is a sweet little book about a little monkey who is missing his mom written by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

Craft/Activity- Gather up some old magazines and go on a Magazine Letter Hunt and Sort Activity for the letter M not only is it good for letter recognition but cutting and pasting help those fine motor skills by building up hand muscles.

Song/Fingerplay-  Try out the Letter M song by ABCmouse.com, the tune is so much fun even for grown-ups.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

Snack- Make this cute little Banana Sushi treat to finish off your week, after all little monkeys love those tasty bananas.

M is for Monkey Handprint 

You will need:

  • Blue construction paper
  • Brown construction paper
  • Google eyes
  • Green craft paint
  • Brown craft paint
  • Paintbrush

First, let your child paint green vines wherever they like on the blue construction paper. Allow to dry.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

Paint your child’s hand brown.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

Stamp it down over the vines with the thumb pointing upward. Be sure to press down firmly over the whole hand.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

Paint a circle of brown over the thumb to create the monkey’s head and give him a curling little tail as well.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

Paint your child brown and use it like a stamp to create two round ears.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

While the paint is drying, cut out a small brown oval for the mouth and two smaller ones for the inside of the ears.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

After the paint has dried your child can glue on the mouth, inner ears, and some googly eyes with a glue stick.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

Finally, use a pen to add a little more detail like a mouth and nostrils.

I like to also write down the upper and lowercase letters on the paper to reinforce what they are learning.

Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study

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Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

December 23, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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Today we are answering is a goose hatched from egg or born alive. Exploring the life cycle of a goose and comparing them to ducks. Also, look at Animals That Are Born Alive And Hatched From Egg DIY Hatching Egg Activity.

First, it is interesting to know that there are 20 species of geese in the world with 9 being found in the US.

For example, the nines species in the U.S. are Emperor Goose, Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Ross’s Goose, Brant, Barnacle Goose, Cackling Goose, Hawaiian Goose, and the Greater White-fronted Goose.

For our craft, we are creating a Canada Goose because its coloring is just so pretty.

Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

And the coloring is distinctive but facts like the life cycle are relevant to all goose species.

Both male and female Canada Geese have grayish brown wings, backs, sides, and breasts, black tails, feet, legs, bills, and heads.

In addition, they have long black necks with distinctive white cheek patches. 

The main difference is that males tend to be larger than females.

Books for Kids Who Love Reading About Waterfowl

Next, look at some of these fun books about waterfowl.

I lean toward living books first then add in reference type books as my kids learn.

20 Resources & Books for Kids Who Love Reading About Water Birds

Grab some of these books to add to your unit study or reading day.

Goodbye Geese

A father describes the coming of winter to his little girl

Goose

The story of a little goose who had to leave home to find out what no one could teach her. Adopted by woodchucks at birth, goose never feels she truly belongs ... until the day she discovers she can fly.

Petunia

When Roger Duvoisin first introduced children to his proud and silly goose, Petunia, in 1950, it was love at first sight. Those children have grown up, but Petunia is every bit as fresh and funny and muddled as the day she was born.In this, the first of the series of classic books featuring the silly goose, Petunia finds a book--and, deciding that if she owns a book she must be wise, dispenses hilariously mistaken advice to the other animals in the farmyard. With its gentle lesson and the kind of humor that kids love best, this new edition of a picture book classic will delight and inspire a whole new generation of readers.

The Snow Goose - A Story of Dunkirk

The Snow Goose is a simple, short written parable on the regenerative power of friendship and love, set against a backdrop of the horror of World War 2. It documents the growth of a friendship between Philip Rhayader, an artist living a solitary life in an abandoned lighthouse in the marshlands because of his disabilities, and a young local girl, Fritha. The snow goose, wounded by gunshot and many miles from home, is found by Fritha and, as the human friendship blossoms, can the bird be nursed back to flight? Will Fritha and Rhayander find love or is his sailboat lost at sea? Can Rhayander be among those hundreds he has saved?

The Trumpet of the Swan 50th Anniversary

Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can't even make a sound. And since he can't trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absolutely no attention to him.

Louis tries everything he can think of to win Serena's affection—he even goes to school to learn to read and write. But nothing seems to work. Then his father steals him a real brass trumpet. Is a musical instrument the key to winning Louis his love?

Ducks Don't Get Wet

Did you know that ducks can dive 100 feet deep and still come up dry? Why don't ducks get wet? Ducks dip and dive, but they stay dry because they spread oil over their feathers to make them waterproof. Learn more inside and get to know different kinds of ducks. 

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It includes stunning new watercolor illustrations and a new find out more page.

Watching Water Birds

Provides a personal look at various species of fresh- and saltwater birds, including loons and grebes, mergansers, mallards, wood ducks, Canada geese, gulls, and herons.

Just Ducks! (Read and Wonder)

The young girl in this story may live in the city, but outside her window there’s a river full of mallard ducks! She hears them as soon as she wakes up, and on the way to school she sees them upside down bobbing for food. Interspersed with fun facts, her enthusiastic commentary about her feathered neighbors — what they look like, how they behave, where they nest, where they sleep — pairs swimmingly with cheerful watercolor illustrations. Back matter includes an index and a note about ducks.

Ducks!

Describes how ducks swim, dive, feed, communicate, build nests, and raise their young as well as offers information about how conservation groups are trying to protect many ducks and their habitats.

Wild Geese Flying

All of the Milton children loved the big white house in Jefferson Village, Vermont where they had come to live, but Dick Milton especially loved the stretch of woods behind the house and the beautiful little lake where wild geese sometimes came to rest. But the strange attitude of the people of Jefferson make the Miltons feel unwelcome, and only with the help of a family lawyer do they discover why the townspeople do not accept them. Then they become involved in trying to solve the mystery that will make everything all right. In this book, we come to know a quiet, reflective, and resourceful boy of twelve -- Dick Milton. Dick, in the absence of his father who is out of the country on business, is his mother's mainstay and his younger brother's chief counselor. We also get to know the rest of the Milton family, too -- Mrs. Milton, Roddy, Bella, and Anne -- for this is a family story, full of the warm spirit of a happy family group and the pleasure they take in their home.

Cycle of Goose Realistic Figurines Farm Animals Life Cycle

4PCS Life Cycle of Goose,including Egg,Hatching Goose,Little Goose,Goose.

Honkers

Staying at her grandparents' farm until her baby brother or sister is born, Betsy spends her time caring for three young geese until the time comes for her to return home and for the now grown-up geese to fly south for the winter.

The Illustrated Father Goose

A picture book based on the true story of Bill Lishman. In 1988, he became the first person to lead the flight of geese with an aircraft, and in 1993, the first to conduct an aircraft-led migration of birds.

Mother Bruce-Mother Bruce, Book 1 (Mother Bruce Series)

Bruce the bear likes to keep to himself. That, and eat eggs. But when his hard-boiled goose eggs turn out to be real, live goslings, he starts to lose his appetite. And even worse, the goslings are convinced he's their mother. Bruce tries to get the geese to go south, but he can't seem to rid himself of his new companions. What's a bear to do?

The Canada Geese Quilt

Ariel turns to her Grandma for companionship when a new baby in the house leaves her feeling unwanted.

Jacobs Little Giant

Things never seem to go right for Jacob. He's the youngest in his family, so everyone treats him like a baby. And at school, he's the smallest kid in his class, the one who never gets picked for the baseball team. Sometimes he wonders if he'll ever be able to hit a home run or help with the grown-up chores around the farm.

But then Jacob's father gets involved in an exciting experiment: raising giant Canada geese to help save them from extinction. And it's Jacob's job to take care of them, feeding them and protecting them from predators, even chasing away hunters.

Most of all, Jacob worries about the smallest, frailest gosling. Will it grow like the others? Will it have the strength to fly south when the other birds migrate in fall? Only time —and Jacob's watchful care—will tell.

Canada Goose at Cattail Lane (Smithsonian Backyard)

In early spring, a Canada Goose patiently sits on a bundle of eggs. Weeks later, five fluffy goslings finally hatch. Canada Goose and her mate have a lot to teach their young. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Canada Goose at Cattail Lane is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!

Folkmanis Canada Goose

  • Easily animate the antics of this engaging Canada Goose hand puppet
  • Ideal for stage and puppet theater, storytelling, teaching, daycare, Pre-School, pretend play, role-playing, presentations, games, Collectibles, parties and gifts

the fledgling

If there's one thing Georgie Hall has always been, it's determined. So when her step cousins Eleanor and Eddy tell her that she can't fly, Georgie doesn't get discouraged -- she just tries harder She feels a peculiar lightness when she leaps from the top of the staircase, and is even more certain of her seemingly impossible ability when she jumps from the porch and soars to the rooftop before landing safely on the ground. And now that a mysterious Canada goose is visiting Georgie's window on a nightly basis, the Hall family begins to wonder just what Georgie is capable of....

Amy's Goose

Amy nurses a wild goose back to health and struggles to decide whether to keep it on the farm or let it be free.

What Is The Difference Between Ducks And Geese

Both are waterfowl but that is where the similarities end.

They are very different in eating, life expectancy, and appearance.

  • Geese are much larger, 15-20 pounds compared to 2-5 pounds on average for ducks. They also have longer necks than ducks.
  • Ducks’ bills are longer and wider than those of geese.
  • Ducks are omnivores (eat plants and animals) while geese are herbivores (only plant eaters).
  • Geese have longer life spans than ducks, living an average of 8 to 12 years, while ducks only average 3 to 8 years.
  • Ducks tend to have a lot more variety of colors in their feather variations than geese do.

Try your hand at origami and learn How To Make Paper Easy Goose with this step-by-step video.

This is a great option for older kids who are learning along with you on this unit.

Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

Also, look at my post Make Way For Ducklings Fun Duck Pond Playdough Invitation to Play.

Finally, look how to make a Canada goose craft paper plate.

Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive Canada Goose Paper Plate

You will need:

  • Paper plate
  • Black and tan craft paint
  • Google eye
  • Cream craft feathers
  • Black pipe cleaner
  • Scissors
  • Glue
Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

First, cut a paper plate in half, stopping when you get to the opposite ruffled edge, cut up the line of the edge about ¾ of the way around, and then cut down into the smooth portion of the plate to create a beak like this.

Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

Using the leftover scraps cut out two webbed feet and set aside.

Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

Paint the beak and head black, leaving the cheek area white, and the tail as well as the feet that you cut out.

Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

Paint the back of the goose with a light tan color, leaving a little of the belly unpainted.

Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

While the paint is drying, glue some soft down feathers to the underside of the goose.

Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

Bend a pipe cleaner in half to form a V then bend ½” of each end straight out, and glue to the back of the plate with hot glue.

Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

Once dry, glue the webbed feet to the pipe cleaners and attach the eye to the face.

Egg to Gosling Fascinating Journey | Is A Goose Hatched From Egg Or Born Alive

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