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Transform your space to an African adventure with these Printable Paper Crowns and Headbands featuring captivating Safari Animals. This Printable Hats Coloring Activity offers a delightful opportunity for kids to unleash their creativity. It's the perfect addition to themed parties, classroom projects, and creative sessions at home. Our African Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable includes both Color and Black & White versions, allowing children to add their unique touch to these captivating crown

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 18 Paper Hat templates (18 Color + 18 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Flamingo, Hippopotamus, Hyena, Lioness, Mandrill, Meerkat, Ostrich, Tiger, Warthog , Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Monkey, Rhinoceros, Zebra

- 36 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This bundle includes 5 fun themes: Bakery, Hot Cocoa Stand, Pumpkin Patch, Ice Cream Shop, and Flower Shop. Each theme is carefully crafted to infuse math, literacy, and fine motor skills into playtime, making learning fun and interactive.

With this bundle, you'll find everything you need to bring each theme to life in your classroom or home. From labels and signs to role play name tags and props, each theme includes TONS of dramatic play sets in action. Plus, you'll get bunting banners and SO MUCH MORE to enhance the immersive experience.

Ideal for preschool and PreK, these pretend play printables are perfect for the early childhood classroom. Spark imagination and creativity with this bundle of dramatic play centers, providing endless opportunities for learning and fun!

Themes included in this printable Bundle:

- Bakery Dramatic Play

- Hot Cocoa Stand Dramatic Play

- Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play

- Ice Cream Shop Pretend Play

- Flower Shop Dramatic Play

* A4 paper Size

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This adorable Woodland Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” is a delightful addition for a charming school craft project that kids will absolutely adore

With these Paper Crowns, children can step into the shoes of their favorite forest creatures. It's the perfect activity to celebrate learning about animals, making it a fantastic choice for an end-of-year project or any time you want to make your lessons more fun and exciting

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 6 Paper Hat templates (6 Color + 6 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Beaver, Fox, Hedgehog, Owl, Rabbit, Skunk

- 12 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This adorable Woodland Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” is a delightful addition for a charming school craft project that kids will absolutely adore

With these Paper Crowns, children can step into the shoes of their favorite forest creatures. It's the perfect activity to celebrate learning about animals, making it a fantastic choice for an end-of-year project or any time you want to make your lessons more fun and exciting

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 6 Paper Hat templates (6 Color + 6 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Bear, Deer, Frog, Mouse, Raccoon, Squirrel

- 12 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This adorable Fall Pumpkin Patch Pretend Play Kit by “The Fun Sheep” is the ideal addition to your child's playroom, playdate, or birthday party, providing endless hours of creative fun and imaginative play to celebrate the pumpkin season

A Fun Printable to encourage little ones to learn new vocabulary expressive language and practice social skills

What comes in the product:

- Pumpkin Patch Banner

- Welcome We Are Open / Sorry We Are Closed Signs

- Pay Here / Pick Up Here Signs

- Pumpkin Pretend Money

- Prices Sign / Order Form

- Labels

- Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie, Sunflowers and Hayride Signs

- Hayride Tickets

- Opening Times Sign

- Role Name Tags

- Receipts

- Coupons

- Cutouts for Play

- 27 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This adorable Arctic Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” is a delightful addition for a charming school craft project that kids will absolutely adore

With these Paper Crowns, children can step into the shoes of their favorite Arctic creatures. It's the perfect activity to celebrate learning about animals, making it a fantastic choice for an end-of-year project or any time you want to make your lessons more fun and exciting

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 9 Paper Hat templates (9 Color + 9 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Owl, Penguin, Polar Bear, Seal, Seal Cub, Walrus, Wolf

- 18 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Turn your space into an Australian wildlife wonderland with these Printable Paper Crowns and Headbands featuring captivating Australian Animals. This Printable Hats Coloring Activity is a delightful way to inspire kids' creativity and an exciting addition to themed parties, classroom projects, and creative activities at home with this adorable Australian animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” With both Color and Black & White versions, children can enjoy the flexibility of personalizing their own crowns

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 9 Paper Hat templates (9 Color + 9 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Dingo, Echidna, Emu, Kiwi, Koala, Kookaburra, Platypus, Tazmanian devil, Wombat

- 18 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Transform playtime into a magical adventure with these charming Hearts Paper Crowns! These delightful printable crowns are an entertaining and easy craft for your little ones to enjoy. Let their imagination soar as they create and wear these eye-catching heart-themed crowns. Perfect for adding a personal touch to dress-up fun or for a themed party. Once assembled, your child can even embellish their crown with glitter or stick-on jewels for that extra touch of sparkle. Simple and engaging, these crowns make an ideal preschool craft or activity for any age, bringing joy and creativity to their playtime.

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 3 Paper Hat templates

- 6 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Looking for a tasty way to engage your little ones in learning? Say hello to our delightful Make a Smoothie Pretend Play activity! Designed for preschool and kindergarten students, this interactive math activity is both educational and entertaining

Not only is this activity fun, but it also provides valuable learning opportunities. As your child follows the recipes, they'll practice counting, develop their fine motor skills through scissor practice, and learn about healthy eating habits—all while having a blast!

Ideal for children aged 4-6, this activity kit offers an engaging way to explore numbers and cooking. Let your little one dive into the world of pretend play, where they'll blend, mix, and create their very own smoothie masterpieces!

What comes in the product:

- 4 Blender Sheet

- 2 Cut out sheets (7 different ingredients)

- 8 Smoothie recipes

- 7 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Looking for a tasty way to engage your little ones in learning? Say hello to our delightful Make a Smoothie Pretend Play activity! Designed for preschool and kindergarten students, this interactive math activity is both educational and entertaining

Not only is this activity fun, but it also provides valuable learning opportunities. As your child follows the recipes, they'll practice counting, develop their fine motor skills through scissor practice, and learn about healthy eating habits—all while having a blast!

Ideal for children aged 4-6, this activity kit offers an engaging way to explore numbers and cooking. Let your little one dive into the world of pretend play, where they'll blend, mix, and create their very own smoothie masterpieces!

What comes in the product:

- 4 Blender Sheet

- 2 Cut out sheets (7 different ingredients)

- 8 Smoothie recipes

- 7 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Start your class off with these engaging icebreaker dice where students have fun doing animal actions like:

Act; stomp; eat; hop; sound; run... like a... monkey; frog; cat; cow; elephant; lion.

What is this and what should you do?

Each student rolls the action die and the animal die. Students act out whatever they get.

⭐Some fun: Back to School | Find Someone Who... BINGO | "My Favorite" Backpack

[MATH] Back to School | All About Me Math - Calculator

[SCIENCE] Back to School | All About Me Science | Science Scavenger Hunt ⭐

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This engaging activity offers two creative approaches to exploring Thanksgiving traditions and food.

Option 1: Dramatic Play

• Laminated Play Food: Create a set of laminated food items, such as turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and rolls.
• Dramatic Play Area: Place the laminated food items in the dramatic play area, along with play plates, utensils, and tablecloths.
• Student Engagement: Encourage students to create their own Thanksgiving dinner plates by selecting and arranging the food items.

Option 2: Arts and Crafts

• Food Cutouts: Provide students with pre-cut shapes of various Thanksgiving foods.
• Creative Assembly: Allow students to color, decorate, and cut out the food items.
• Thanksgiving Plate: Have students glue the food items onto a paper plate to create their own personalized Thanksgiving dinner.

Benefits for Students:
Both approaches offer a multitude of benefits for students:
Cognitive Development:

• Problem-Solving: Students must decide which foods to include on their plates, considering their preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Decision-Making: They can practice making choices about food portions and combinations.
• Sequencing: Students can sequence the steps involved in preparing a Thanksgiving meal, from cooking to serving.

Social-Emotional Development:

• Cooperation: Students can work together to set up the dramatic play area or assist each other with the arts and crafts project.
• Communication: They can discuss their food choices, preferences, and Thanksgiving traditions with peers.
• Empathy: By imagining themselves as hosts of a Thanksgiving dinner, students can develop empathy for others.

Language Development:

• Vocabulary: Students can learn new vocabulary related to Thanksgiving, such as "turkey," "stuffing," and "cranberry sauce."
• Sentence Structure: They can practice using descriptive language to describe the appearance, taste, and smell of different foods.
• Storytelling: Students can create stories about their Thanksgiving experiences, incorporating the food items they have chosen.

Fine Motor Skills:

• Cutting: The arts and crafts approach provides opportunities for students to practice cutting skills.
• Gluing: Students can develop their fine motor skills by gluing the food items to the plate.
• Manipulating Objects: In the dramatic play area, students can practice manipulating the laminated food items and utensils.

By participating in this activity, students can develop a deeper understanding of Thanksgiving traditions, enhance their creativity, and strengthen various cognitive, social-emotional, and language skills.

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This engaging activity combines hands-on crafting with imaginative play to offer a multitude of benefits for young learners.

Benefits for Students:

Cognitive Development:

• Problem-solving: Children will need to think creatively to assemble their burgers, considering the order of the ingredients and the best way to attach them.
• Sequencing: Constructing the burger involves following a specific sequence of steps, enhancing their understanding of order and process.
• Spatial Awareness: Arranging the ingredients on the bun requires spatial reasoning and visualization skills.

Language and Literacy:

• Vocabulary: The activity introduces new vocabulary related to food, cooking, and restaurants, expanding their word bank.
• Narrative Skills: During dramatic play, children can create stories and dialogues, practicing their storytelling abilities.
• Communication Skills: Engaging in role-play encourages effective communication and interaction with peers.

Social-Emotional Development:

• Cooperation: Working together to create burgers or role-playing in a restaurant setting fosters collaboration and teamwork.
• Empathy: Taking on different roles allows children to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives.
• Self-expression: Through creative play, children can express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

Fine Motor Skills:

• Dexterity: Cutting, gluing, and manipulating small objects like burger patties and lettuce leaves refines fine motor control.
• Hand-eye Coordination: Precisely placing ingredients on the bun requires coordination between hand and eye movements.

By combining these elements, the Hamburger Craft and Dramatic Play activity provides a fun and enriching learning experience that promotes holistic development in young children.

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Looking for a way to boost engagement, solidify learning, and turn your classroom into a laugh-filled zone? Look no further than the "Act It Out" activity! This dynamic game is more than just fun and giggles; it's a powerful tool that can supercharge your students' learning in any subject and at any age.

Here's how "Act It Out" benefits your students:

• Boosts Engagement: "Act It Out" transforms passive learning into active participation. Students become invested in the learning process as they take center stage to act out scenarios.
• Solidifies Understanding: By physically portraying key concepts, students gain a deeper understanding that goes beyond memorization. Laughter further strengthens those connections, making information more memorable.
• Enhances Creativity: "Act It Out" encourages students to think creatively as they interpret and portray information in a new way.
• Fun for All Ages & Subjects: The beauty of "Act It Out" is its versatility. It can be adapted to any subject and age group, making it a valuable tool for every educator's toolbox.

Ready to transform your classroom into a place of laughter and learning? Let's get acting!

"Act It Out" is the perfect solution for teachers who want to:

• Make learning fun and engaging
• Improve student comprehension and retention
• Foster creativity and critical thinking skills
• Create a more positive and interactive learning environment

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Captivate your students, boost confidence, and spark laughter with "Become Anyone, Do Anything: Immersive Roleplaying Cards!" This no-prep, drama class game ignites imaginations and gets students moving.

Here's how it works:

• Grab the deck of cards (included!) brimming with unique character and situation prompts.
• Students pick a card, read it aloud (building public speaking skills!), and then... transform!
• Hilarious scenarios and unexpected characters come to life as students act out their cards with enthusiasm.

Why Teachers Love "Become Anyone, Do Anything":

• Zero prep needed: Just shuffle the cards and get started!
• Boosts confidence: Public speaking and acting practice in a fun, low-pressure environment.
• Enhances creativity: Students think on their feet, embodying diverse characters and situations.
• Improvisation practice: Thinking creatively and adapting to new situations, a valuable life skill.
• Fun brain break: Enliven your class and refocus students with this engaging activity.

Benefits for Students:

• Develop public speaking skills: Present their cards with confidence and clarity.
• Explore self-expression: Step outside their comfort zones and embrace new personas.
• Spark imagination: Think creatively to bring their characters and situations to life.
• Promote teamwork: Students may build upon each other's performances organically.
• Unleash laughter and joy: A fun learning experience that fosters a positive classroom environment.

"Become Anyone, Do Anything" is the perfect drama class activity for:

• Warm-up exercises to energize the class.
• Icebreakers to help students get to know each other.
• Creative writing prompts to spark storytelling ideas.
• Character development exercises to explore different personalities.
• And simply, for pure, imaginative FUN!

Order "Become Anyone, Do Anything" today and watch your drama class blossom with confidence and creativity!

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Extension chant to the book "One Lonely Fish". A great addition to this book which does not have too many words and perfect for keeping a steady beat!

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Get your students tuned into Fractured Fairytales in your classroom with this "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Kindly Giants" Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students about fractured fairytales.

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will act out the fairytale of Jack and the Beanstalk, but with a twist! This fractured fairytale tells a different version of the classic tale, where Jack is a thief who steals the magic beans and robs the giants. However, the giants, Gina and Greg, are just kindly beings trying to get by.

Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will act out this fractured fairytale and learn the importance of honesty and kindness.

Key Features:

• Educational and Entertaining: This fractured fairytale Readers Theatre script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for a fairytale unit or study! Great for literacy sessions or the drama classroom!

• Character Development: The fairytale characters in the script are relatable and well-developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.

• Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

• Literacy Sessions or Performing Arts Lessons: Perfect to integrate into your literacy centres or your social-emotional learning lessons! A great way for your students to study fractured fairytales and then create their own.

• Lesson on Honesty and Kindness: The central theme of honesty and kindness is woven throughout this fractured fairytale Readers Theatre script, imparting valuable life lessons to young minds.

• Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for middle-upper elementary students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of cooperation and empathy.

• Fractured Fairy Tales: A fun way to teach fractured fairytales and all the wonderful literacy elements that come along with them.

• Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple, and go!

By using this "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Kindly Giants" Readers Theatre Script, you can explore fractured fairytales and have fun while you’re at it. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the power of storytelling.

Simply download, print, staple, and you're good to go! Woo hoo!

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Get your students tuned into Fractured Fairytales in your classroom with this ‘Rapunzels Super Strong Hair’ Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students about fractured fairytales.

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will act out the Fairytale of Rapunzel, but with a twist! This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of Rapunzel, where she learns the power of self-reliance and making sacrifices for the greater good.

Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will act out this fractured fairy tale and learn the importance of finding strength within oneself.

Key Features:

• Educational and Entertaining: This fractured fairy tale readers theatre script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for a fairy tale unit or study! Perfect for literacy sessions or the drama classroom!

• Character Development: The fairytale characters in the script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.

• Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

• Literacy Sessions or Performing Arts Lessons: Perfect to integrate into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons! A great way for your students to study fractured fairytales and then create their own.

• Lesson on Self-Reliance: The central theme of self-reliance is woven throughout this fractured fairytale readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.

• Perfect for Years 3 - 7: Suitable for middle-upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of self-reliance.

• Fractured Fairy Tales: A fun way to teach Fractured Fairytales and all the wonderful literacy elements that comes along with them.

• Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!

By using this ‘Rapunzels Super Strong Hair’ Readers Theatre Script, you can explore fractured fairy tales and have fun while you’re at it. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the power of storytelling.

Simply download, print, staple and you're good to go! Woo hoo!

Enjoy this fractured fairytale readers theatre script!!

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Introduce plays from William Shakespeare by studying the great adaptions from Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb with their Tales From Shakespeare. These are engaging worksheets geared to having your students interact more with the story line and vocabulary used in each play

Tales From Shakespeare are great adaptions of William Shakespeare's play that allow student to be introduced to the story line in a way they can understand while not being too simplistic. Worksheets, crossword, word search, chapter notes are bundled together based on the story. Answer sheets are provided where necessary.

Not reading the whole book..... check out my store for individual posting of each play.

Including: The Tempest

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Introduce plays from William Shakespeare by studying the great adaptions from Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb with their Tales From Shakespeare. These are engaging worksheets geared to having your students interact more with the story line and vocabulary used in The Tempest.

Tales From Shakespeare are great adaptions of William Shakespeare's play that allow student to be introduced to the story line in a way they can understand while not being too simplistic. Worksheets, crossword, word search, chapter notes are bundled together based on the story. Answer sheets are provided where necessary.

Check for more Tales From Shakespeare worksheets being posted for each play!!!

Including: Midsummer Night's Dream

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