Born on July 11, Patricia Polacco is one of the most well loved children's books authors.
Start your author study by reading a short biography of Patricia Polacco and choosing some of her books to read . Then use the activities and lessons below to have fun with her culturally diverse characters and stunning illustrations. For more information about Polacco and her books, plus bookmarks, posters, and puzzles, visit Patricia Polacco's Web site .
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- Articles (3)
- Collateral (5)
- Lesson Plans (1)
Articles
Home Sweet Home Activity Plan
Children will use picture books such as Patricia Polacco's Chicken Sunday to explore the uniqueness of their own families in this ready-to-use teaching idea for four- and five-year olds.
Heat Things Up With Fun, Easy Food Science
Quick, inexpensive science experiments involving food. These experiments demonstrate chemistry lessons like acids and bases, measurement, and freezing point. Each lesson includes a book connection with picture book suggestions to extend the lesson.
Rechenka's Eggs Lesson
Presents a lesson in Ukranian culture, crafts, and architecture. These activities supplement a reading of Rechenka's Eggs by Patricia Polacco.
Collateral
Thunder Cake Extension Activities
Extension activity for Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco.
The Trees of the Dancing Goats Teaching Plan
As Trisha's family prepares to celebrate Hanukkah, they learn that many of their neighbors have been stricken with the fever. Concerned that their friends might not be able to prepare for and celebrate Christmas, the family is moved to action.
Lesson Plans
Pink and Say Lesson Plan
Pink and Say is used as an introduction to our social studies unit on the Civil War. As a culminating part of the unit, the students create a Civil War ABC book. The students really enjoy creating their ABC books. We often invite another class to join us while my students share their books. They are very proud of their finished products.
