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How To Make A Tundra Biome Diorama With Free Printables

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I have a tundra biome diorama hands-on activity with free printables.Too, you’ll love my Arctic and Inuit Unit Study. Free Lapbook – Hands-on Ideas and my Arctic Region pages.

And creating a tundra diorama isn’t just a fun arts-and-crafts activity, but an educational experience.

The tundra biome is a unique ecosystem characterized by freezing temperatures.

How To Make A Tundra Biome Diorama With Free Printables

Too, doing this tundra biome diorama brings science to life. Instead of only reading about this amazing geographical area, your child learns hands-on about the animals and plants that live there.

In addition, your child can use my printables or use part of them and create the rest of the environment in a creative way.

However, before your child builds this diorama they need to learn about this area first.

Look at these books.

BOOKS ABOUT THE TUNDRA

We prefer to use living books when we can find them.

Books About the Tundra

Look at some of these books, resources, and fun things to add to your study of the tundra.

Then look at more activities about the tundra.

TUNDRA ACTIVITIES

Then, look to see what is included in the download.

You will need:

  • Free Printable Diorama (add your email to the link at the end of this post and get the freebie instantly. no waiting)
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

Print out all of the diorama pages onto thick sturdy cardstock.

Encourage your child to color the pieces or leave them as they are.

I included a photo in the download to show you were to place the pieces.

Also, here are more diorama ideas.

MORE DIORAMA IDEAS

How To Make A Tundra Biome Diorama With Free Printables

Finally, look at how to get this fun tundra printable diorama.

HOW TO GET THE FREE PRINTABLE TUNDRA BIOME DIORAMA

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Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

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Paper crafts for kindergarten are a great and inexpensive way to have fun while learning. Also, look at my page Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum for more ideas.

Too, I’m sharing a fun zebra papercraft with a free template that you download at the bottom. Also, look at my Free Africa Unit Study for more hands-on ideas.

Paper crafts encourage kids to think outside the box.

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

And one of my favorite things about paper crafts for kindergarten is that fine motor skills are strengthened in a fun way.

So any paper or paper scrap can be turned into beautiful artwork that stirs the imagination. In addition, kids learn to follow steps and paper crafts build confidence.

Besides, paper crafts can create lasting keepsakes.

KIDS BOOKS ABOUT ZEBRAS

Next, look at these books about zebras which may become your children’s favorites too.

5 Zebra Books

Zebras can be fun to learn about. Add one of these books to your reading day.

The craft I’m showing you today is an adorable zebra but first look at these other paper crafts.

PAPER CRAFTS FOR KINDERGARTEN

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

Next, look at how to make this adorable papercraft zebra.

PAPERCRAFT ZEBRA FOR KIDS

List of Supplies

  • Colored craft papers
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Craft glue
  • Sharpies
  • Zebra template (download below by adding your email and you get it instantly)

Instructions:

Step 1:

Select black, grey, white and pink colored craft papers for the zebra craft. Print and prepare the template patterns.

The template includes patterns for the head, lower body, inner ear parts, and mouth part, tail, tail tip, mane strips and mane base.

Use a pencil to trace the template patterns on the selected colored craft papers and use scissors to cut the traced patterns neatly.

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

Step 2:

Glue the tail tip to an open end of the tail cutout. Glue the inner ear parts to the ear parts and the mouth part to the front part of the head cutout.

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

Step 3:

Glue the tail pattern to the backside of the lower body cutout.

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

Step 4:

Take the mane base cutout and glue the mane strips to the base along the top side.

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

Step 5:

Glue the open end of a strip to its inner end, on the base. Do not make any fold in the middle of the strip, simple draw the strip to its other end and glue them.

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

Step 6:

Join all the strips similarly.

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

Step 7:

Glue the mane base to the backside of the head pattern, keeping the mane part placed along the top side of the head.

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

Step 8:

Glue the head pattern to the top, front side of the lower body base (opposite side of the tail).

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

Step 9:

Use a pencil to draw the face and strip outlines on the papercraft zebra.

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

Step 10:

Use a black sharpie to fill the traced outlines neatly and allow the ink to dry completely.

Paper Crafts For Kindergarten | How To Make A Zebra Papercraft

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Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

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I have some fun facts about peregrine falcons for you to use in your unit study. Also, grab my Peregrine Falcon Unit Study and Lapbook for more ideas.

The peregrine falcon is one of the most fascinating birds of prey, known for its incredible speed, keen eyesight, and presence around the world.

We are going to explore the life, behavior, and habitat of peregrine falcons while incorporating creative learning through watercolor painting.

Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

Ideal for upper elementary through high school homeschoolers, this study can be adapted to various learning levels. Peregrines are incredibly adaptable.

They live in mountains, coastal cliffs, deserts, and even urban areas; you will find them on every continent except Antarctica.

In cities, they often nest on tall buildings or bridges, using them like cliffs. This adaptability helped them make a remarkable comeback after being endangered in the mid-20th century due to pesticide use (especially DDT).

For fun and science exploration we are going to do a simple watercolor painting of a Peregrine Falcon.

I am not claiming to be a watercolor expert, I am a mom who had to learn some things herself to teach my own child. Plus, it’s just downright fun for me as well!

BOOKS ABOUT BIRDS OF PREY

Next look at these books about birds of prey.

Bird Of Prey and Peregrine Falcon Resources

Add these books and resources to your unit study about bird of prey or peregrine falcons.

But before that let me give you some facts and fantastic activities to fill out this mini unit and help your child soar through it.

7 FUN FACTS ABOUT PEREGRINE FALCONS

  1. Peregrine falcons mate for life. Both peregrine parents care for the chicks, but the female is larger and does most of the brooding. The male (called a tiercel) is smaller and faster, making him the better hunter during nesting season.
  2. The word “peregrine” means “wanderer” which is fitting, since some migrate thousands of miles.
  3. Falconry is the practice of training birds of prey and often uses peregrines due to their speed and intelligence.
  4. Peregrine falcons are aerodynamic masters. When diving to catch prey, their wings tuck tight to their bodies, reducing drag and increasing speed. Their top recorded dive speed is 242 mph, faster than a Formula One car or a skydiver.
  5. A peregrine’s eyesight is about 8 times better than a human’s. They can spot a pigeon from over a mile away. Their eyes are protected by a nictitating membrane, a third eyelid that acts like goggles while diving at high speed.
  6. Peregrines have been used in falconry for over 3,000 years, even ancient Egyptian pharaohs trained them. In WWII, trained peregrines were used in the UK to intercept enemy carrier pigeons.
  7. Adults have a blue-gray back, barred underparts, and a dark head with that famous “moustache” mark. Chicks and juveniles are browner and have streaky, rather than barred, chests to help them blend into their surroundings.
Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

Next, look at more peregrine falcon activities and resources.

PEREGRINE FALCONS ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES

For a STEM challenge- Build a paper glider that mimics a falcon’s wing shape. Test how wing design affects speed and dive angle.

PEREGRINE FALCON WATERCOLOR

As they paint their Peregrine falcon have your child focus on the following features:

  • A harp beak with a special “tomial tooth” for killing prey.
  • Long, pointed wings for fast flying.
  • Large eyes that can spot prey from over a mile away.
  • Dark “moustache” marks help reduce sun glare.

You will need:

  • Watercolor paper
  • Sharpened pencil
  • Watercolors
  • Small paintbrushes
  • Permanent black marker
  • Water
  • Inspiration photo or figure
Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

Begin by drawing out a loose outline of your peregrine inspiration. I grabbed this Peregrine Falcon Figurine I had because I loved the pose but there are many wonderful pictures online or in books you can choose to use as a model.

Once you are happy with it, erase the lines until you can just barely see them so that they don’t show through your watercolor.

Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

Paint the inside of your outline with just plain water, once it is wet begin adding the lightest color and spreading it around the image inside the lines.

Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

Allow to dry and then use a small brush to dab darker spots all over the falcons chest and wings.

Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

Next, you can move on to the yellow parts like the beak and claws as they are not touching the still wet parts.

Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

Now paint a light wash of blue all around your falcon to make it stand out. You can paint directly onto the dry paper or use a wet on wet technique by painting it first with plain water and then a light wash of color.

Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

Use a black marker to add more details like eyes

Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

And claws..

Fun Facts About Peregrine Falcons & How To Paint Them In Watercolor

To extend this lesson you can also have your child label the different features of the Peregrine Falcon, here is a great Falcon (Peregrine) fact page with a simple labeled anatomy image.

Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

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There are many fun and whimsical Mad Hatter craft ideas to create a wonderful tea party and unit study based on Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

These quick unit study ideas are for elementary and middle school students.

And it brings together literature, history, art, and life skills ending with an unforgettable Mad Hatter Tea Party complete with your very own cucumber tea sandwiches.

Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

Published in 1865 by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pen name Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland follows a curious girl named Alice.

She tumbles down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world of talking animals, riddles, and topsy-turvy characters including the insane Mad Hatter.

Grab a copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and get ready to fall into a world of madness and fun as you read, craft, enjoy a wild tea party, and more.

LEWIS CARROLL ALICE ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

Alice in Wonderland

Your kids will love the adventures of Alice.

Next, look at some fun ideas to make this book a quick study.

WHO IS THE MAD HATTER

One of the most iconic characters from Wonderland is the Mad Hatter known for his eccentric behavior, wild tea parties, and nonsensical riddles.

He appears in the chapter titled A Mad Tea-Party.

5 FUN MAD HATTER FACTS

  1. Inspiration– The Mad Hatter may have been inspired by real-life eccentric personalities Carroll encountered while at Oxford.
  2. Why “mad”? The phrase “mad as a hatter” comes from 18th-century hat makers who used mercury, causing tremors and hallucinations.
  3. The Hatter’s Riddle- “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” It was meant to be nonsense—but later, Carroll suggested the answer: “Because it can produce a few notes, though they are very flat; and it is never put with the wrong end in front.”
  4. The 10/6 tag- On his hat is a price tag reading “10/6” — ten shillings and sixpence, the cost of the hat.
  5. Different Names- In Through the Looking-Glass, the Hatter returns as “Hatta,” a servant.

Then, look at these other ideas.

PLAN A MAD HATTER TEA PARTY

Recreate the magic with a whimsical homeschool tea party inspired by the Mad Hatter’s chaotic charm.

This is great for hands-on learning, social skills, and etiquette practice.

Invite friends or family to your tea party. Assign each child a character.

Use all the skills you’ve learned—cooking, crafting, acting, and etiquette.

End the day by reading a favorite passage from the book and reciting original riddles or poems.

TEA PARTY MENU

DECORATIONS

  • Mismatched teacups and saucers. Tip: You can buy them at Goodwill.
  • Pocket watches, playing cards, and teapots.
  • Signs that say “This Way,” “That Way,” and “Wrong Way”.

DRESS-UP IDEAS

  • Mad hats made from construction paper or thrift store finds.
  • Bow ties, vests, aprons, or pinafores.
  • Face paint for whiskers or rosy cheeks.

ETIQUETTE AND LIFE SKILLS

  • Practice polite conversation and napkin folding.
  • Learn how to serve and pour tea.
  • Talk about table manners and hospitality.

QUICK STUDY IDEAS

Take your unit to another level and dive into every subject.

  • Literature- Read Jabberwocky from Through the Looking-Glass and decode the nonsense words.
  • History- Explore Victorian England—how people dressed, what they ate, and what children did for fun.
  • Science- Study mercury poisoning in history and how hat making led to the term “mad as a hatter.”
  • Math- Practice fractions by dividing sandwiches and measuring tea ingredients.
  • Art- Illustrate your favorite character or scene from the book.
Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

Then, look at these fun mad hatter craft ideas.

MAD HATTER CRAFT IDEAS

Finally, look at how to make these fun tea sandwiches.

MAKE EASY TEA SANDWICHES MAD HATTER CRAFT

You will need:

  • 8 slices of bread
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • English cucumber
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

Chop dill until it is fine, if you would rather use dried dill instead of fresh that will work as well.

Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

Stir together cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill until well combined.

Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

Slice cucumbers very thin, you can use a mandolin to quickly get uniform slices but I like to use this as an opportunity to work on knife skills.

Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

Spread the mixture on each slice of bread all the way to the edges.

Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

Cover 4 slices of coated bread with rows of thinly sliced cucumber.

Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

Place the other 4 slices of bread on top and cut off the crusts all the way around.

Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

Cut into triangles by slicing diagonally through the middle.

Make Easy Tea Sandwiches Mad Hatter Craft

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

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We’re making a fun edible brain model. For sure more fun than science but it’s a great hands-on project for a human body or brain study. Also, I have this Human Body Crafts page for more hands-on ideas. And this Beautiful Human Body Lapbook and Fun Unit Study.

Besides, we’re always looking for ways to make learning creative and fun to keep kids engaged.

So, we’re learning about the human brain and making a delicious snack.

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

And although I think all your kids will enjoy this fun project, it’s certainly easier to include your younger learners.

Children learn best when they’re involved in hands-on learning.

Too, you can use Jello, Rice Krispies like we’re using today, cookie dough or cake mix to make edible brains. Although it may not be as easy to label parts of the brain, you can use my other posts to do that.

This is a multisensory experience to get learners used to the shape of the brain and its function.

BOOKS ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS

Next, look at a few resources I rounded up for your young learners to read about the human brain as they learn about the amazing brain.

11 Books And Resources About The Human Body For Preschoolers

Your littles will love these resources and books to learn about the human body.

Next, look at some activities to go with our edible brain model.

ACTIVITIES TO PAIR WITH THE EDIBLE BRAIN MODEL

And if you’re homeschooling multiple ages, look at my fun human body lapbook.

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

Finally, look at how to make this brain model for kids of all ages who want to have fun today.

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

One of the best things is this is a no bake recipe. Just supervise a bit of stove top cooking.

HOW TO MAKE A RICE KRISPIES EDIBLE BRAIN MODEL

Look at the ingredients.

  • Servings: 16
  • Prep time: 15-20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • 6 cups rice Krispies cereal
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 10 oz bag miniature marshmallows
  • Red food coloring

And you will need the following kitchen items.

  • Measuring cup
  • large pot
  • silicone spatula
  • baking sheet or tray
  • parchment paper
  • ice cream scoop with trigger
  • butter knife
  • small bowl
  • thin paintbrush
How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Melt the butter over low heat in a large pot.

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

Then add marshmallows, stirring until marshmallows are melted.

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

Stir in a few drops of food coloring – we used 5, but you could use less for a lighter color

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

Stir in the cereal.

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

Use the ice cream scoop to gather the mixture and drop it onto your prepared tray.

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

Form the mixture into an oval.

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

Then separate slightly in the middle with the fat end of a butter knife to form the “brain”.

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

Add some food coloring to a bowl and use the paintbrush to paint “veins” onto the brains.

How To Create An Edible Brain Model For Fun Science

Take pictures of your creation and enjoy!