Patricia Polacco Author Study
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 .
Articles
Rechenka's Eggs Lesson
Presents a lesson in Ukranian culture, crafts, and architecture. Tehse activities supplement a reading of Rechenka's Eggs by Patricia Polacco.
Home Sweet Home Activity Plan
by Risa Young and Robin Smith
Early Childhood Today |
October ,2004
Children will explore the uniqueness of their own families in this ready-to-use teaching idea for four- and five-year olds. Activity: Social Studies
Heat Things Up With Fun, Easy Food Science
Instructor Magazine |
Quick, inexpensive science experiments involving food. These experiments demonstrate chemistry lessons like acids and bases, measurement, and freezing point.
Resources
Chicken Sunday Writing Prompt
Writing prompt for Chicken Sunday 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.
Thunder Cake Extension Activities
Extension activity for Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco.
Thunder Cake Teaching Plan
Teaching plan for Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco.
Thunder Cake Writing Prompt
Writing prompt for Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco.
Lesson Plans
Pink and Say Lesson Plan
by Michele Higgins
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.
