LYN SMITH

Author • Educator • Editor

Activities

Curriculum/Teacher’s Guide for What Makes an Opossum Tick?

Please download and use our new Common Core State Anchor Standards & Next Generation Science-Aligned Discussion/Activity Guide for What Makes an Opossum Tick? created by Debbie Gonzales. The Guide contains: Pre- and post-reading discussions Puzzles Parts of an opossum Game board And more!

New Opossum Activity Book!

My new Opossum Activity Book, designed by Marty Braun, is now out! The booklet is 8.5″ x 11″ and contains 10 pages of coloring and activities. Books can be ordered directly from me for $5 apiece (includes shipping.) Please mail checks payable to: Lyn Smith P.O. Box 349, 725 Ocean Ave. Moody, ME 04054 or […]

Porcupine Coloring Pages

Grade Levels: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3 Resources: Copier, Copy paper, Crayons, Colored pencils, Markers Made By: http://www.twistynoodle.com/porcupine-coloring-page/ Time: 10-15 minutes Description: Make the desired number of copies. Using crayons or colored pencils, color the porcupine. Read a copy of the book, A Porcupine’s Promenade. Re-tell the story and discuss porcupine facts.

Toothpick Porcupines

Source: momtrusted.com Subjects: Science, Art, Math, English Language Arts Grade Levels: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Resources: Toothpicks, Air Dry Clay – Color-Terracotta, black marker, dinner size paper plates Time: 45 minutes Made by: Susan @ earlylearning.momtrusted.com Description: Make these pokey, adorable toothpick porcupines with air dry clay and toothpicks. Separate about a handful of […]

Porcupine Puppet

Subjects:  Science, Art, English Language Arts Grade Levels:  Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3 Resources:  Cardstock, Scissors, Glue, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Watercolors, Q-tips Time: 35 minutes Made by: TeachSmart Creators Description:  Make the desired number of copies of the Porcupine Puppet on cardstock.  Using crayons or colored pencils, color the porcupine.  Use scissors to cut out […]