Get started by reading a few stories aloud. With my little listeners, I began with The Gingerbread Cowboy
After the read-aloud, let students brainstorm and recall what cowboys and cowgirls wear and do.
Then challenge students to explore their inner-mavericks by writing about what they would do or how they would dress if they were cowboys and cowgirls.
Make a math connection by showing students how cowboy outfits include symmetry.
Get this fantastic cowboy symmetry printable courtesy of author Loreen Leedy. The download comes with a blackline activity as well as tips for teaching students about symmetry.
Our rodeo season begins just as Texas' state wildflower is beginning to bloom. Students can practice fine motor skills by making paper bluebonnets.
- Poke the skewer through one of the green "O"s on its long side. Then poke through the other long side. Now you have an "O" folded in half without being creased in the middle.
- Add the second green "O". Then add all of the blue "O"s in the same manner.
- Poke the skewer through one packing peanut and into another.
- Spread the blue and green ovals out as necessary to make the flower look fluffy and full.
When everyone is finished, you can group the flowers together to make a beautiful display.
2 comments:
Hi Amber...
I tried to respond a few days ago but computer had a will of it's own!
Your library looks awesome.
The bluebonnets are really cute.
Just saw your post as I was browsing through Pinterest, and I just had to comment on the bluebonnet craft. I love it! I plan on using in next year during our Texas Bluebonnet Award Voting Party.
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