Can a giant Bluey stuffed animal teach science? Absolutely! In this hands-on friction investigation, students become scientists as they predict, observe, and explain how different surfaces affect motion. With themed versions for Harry Potter, sports, animals, and video game fans, this lesson uses student interests, scientific inquiry, and active experimentation to make learning about friction…
Category: Learning with Plushies
Cinderella Who? (2nd Grade Literacy)
A magical literacy adventure where students compare Cinderella stories from different cultures and discover how perspective shapes storytelling around the world. 🐿️ ChipChip: “Wait. How can there be two Cinderellas?” 🦝 KoonKoon: “There are actually hundreds.” 🐿️ ChipChip: “Hundreds?!” 🦝 KoonKoon: “Different cultures tell the story in different ways.” 🐿️ ChipChip: “So you’re telling me…
“Get the Girl” (2nd Grade Science & Social Studies Integration)
A hands-on STEM challenge where students become NASA engineers, designing and testing lunar landers to safely return their Egg-stranauts to Earth. Plushie Dialogue 🐿️ ChipChip: “According to my calculations, this mission cannot fail.” 🦝 KoonKoon: “Did you actually do calculations?” 🐿️ ChipChip: “No.” 🦝 KoonKoon: “Then what are you basing that on?” 🐿️ ChipChip: “The…
We the People, We the Class (2nd Grade Social Studies)
A hands-on civics adventure where students discover the purpose of the Constitution by creating, debating, and signing their own Classroom Constitution. 🦝 KoonKoon: “Wait… we’re making our own Constitution?” 🐿️ ChipChip: “Of course.” 🦝 KoonKoon: “Then I propose unlimited snack breaks.” 🐿️ ChipChip: “That’s not how democracy works.” 🦝 KoonKoon: “Then democracy may need a…
Gravity Falls Habitat Adventure (2nd Grade Science)
A mystery-filled habitat adventure where students become researchers, caretakers, and explorers as they investigate animals and the environments they call home. 🦝 KoonKoon: “This creature appears to be extremely dangerous.” 🐿️ ChipChip: “Based on what evidence?” 🦝 KoonKoon: “It’s acting kinda sus.” 🐿️ ChipChip: “It’s an axolotl.” 🦝 KoonKoon: “That’s exactly what a sus axolotl…
Miss T’s Cafe: An Adventure in Budgeting (2nd Grade Social Studies)
A hands-on café adventure where students learn to budget, prioritize, and make smart spending decisions. 🦝KoonKoon: “Wait… I only get ten dollars? But I wanted steak, fries, cake, and a milkshake.” 🐿️ ChipChip: “In this economy?” 🦝 KoonKoon: “Man, this budgeting thing is harder than I thought.” Teacher Quick View Grade Level: 2nd Grade Time…
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? (2nd Grade Literacy)
A 3-Day Journey into Perspective, Empathy, and Storytelling 🦝 KoonKoon: “Okay, ChipChip. I’ve heard about Big Bad Wolves, but what if… they’re not so bad?”🦊 ChipChip: “You mean… fake moos?”🦝 KoonKoon: “Exactly. We’re diving into multiple perspectives with pigs, wolves, and a touch of Bluey brilliance!” Teacher Quick View Time Required: 3 Days Grade Level:…
Can Ya Dig It? An Adventure in Fossils and Measurement (4th Grade Math & Science Integration)
Hello Friends! Today we get to be paleontologists! Um KoonKoon, I don’t want to give up dairy, I love cheese WAY too much! No ChipChip, not the Paleo Diet, we are going to be paleontologists. They are the super cool scientists who dig up ancient treasures called fossils. Don’t worry, brie happy and watch this…
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