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5 Fun Teaching Ideas for a Squirrel Theme

5 Fun Teaching Ideas for a Squirrel Theme

With fall coming, it’s the perfect time for teaching with a squirrel theme. During the fall, one thing that I find just fascinating is to watch squirrels flit around collecting nuts. This fascination with squirrels kind of started with our dog, Shadow, a golden retriever we had up until three years ago. ย You see, Shadow was determined to catch one of those little furry beasts, but he was just too slow. He’d chase them right up the tree and then just turn and look at me as if to say, “Do something!” Anyway, kids love watching them too, and as fall comes, a squirrel week might be lots of fun.

book recommendations for a squirrel Theme

Of course, when I think about squirrels, my favorite series by far is the Scaredy Squirrel series. Who wouldn’t love scaredy squirrel? ย The vocabulary is rich. The plot is entertaining, and the character development?? ย Well, scaredy squirrel is scared of EVERYTHING. ย If you love scaredy squirrel, you might check out these resources to go with it. Just click the images below to download the activities.

5 Fun Teaching Ideas for a Squirrel Theme
5 Fun Teaching Ideas for a Squirrel Theme
5 Fun Teaching Ideas for a Squirrel Theme
5 Fun Teaching Ideas for a Squirrel Theme

nuts to You by lois ehlert:

Another favorite from this list isย Nuts to You. Lois Ehlert is a wonderful author to study in the fall, andย Nuts to Youย shares how and why squirrels gather nuts. These books are best for late first grade to early second grade level. The unit to the right is free for Thursday only. The Lois Ehlert Author Study I have includesย Nuts to You,ย Growing Vegetable Soup, Waiting on Wings, andย Feathers for Lunch.ย [HERE]ย is the link for it.

5 Fun Teaching Ideas for a Squirrel Theme

aCTIVITY IDEAS FOR A SQUIRREL THEME:

Kids really do love watching squirrels, and there are many activities that you can enjoy whether you spend a full week or just a few days. Here are a few resources you might check out.

5 Fun Teaching Ideas for a Squirrel Theme
5 Fun Teaching Ideas for a Squirrel Theme
5 Fun Teaching Ideas for a Squirrel Theme

I love these squirrely story starters.  They can be used with journals for all ages. I think they can be used as a stand alone or as a book companion. As you work with the Nuts to You unit, you will also research squirrels as part of the unit, and I’d encourage an equal amount of nonfiction and fiction as well as poetry.  [HERE] is the link to squirrel poetry on Can Teach Songs and Poems.

Tech Ideas with a squirrel theme:

Teaching kids about squirrels habits and what they eat are important. Below, you’ll find a few video clips you might share with your kids.

what squirrels eat and their habits

Where squirrels live and species

other thematic posts you might like;

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  1. I love Scaredy Squirrel! Your Pinterest board of supplemental resources and craftivities is awesome too!
    Thanks for a one-stop spot for lesson planning every Thursday! Your hard work and pulling together of such a nice variety of resources is truly appreciated, and such a time-saver!
    ~Jennifer

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I’m Carla, the author of Comprehension Connection. I’m a recently retired Literacy Coach and TPT author. I’m a Wife to a great guy, Mom to two grown children and two fur babies. I’m a Virginia Blogger, a Travel Lover, a Coffee Drinker, and a Gal who loves All Things Techie.

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