You've seen the penguins...now meet my little green space aliens! They have arrived just in time for "Adventures in Space" week! I found these green pebbles at Hobby Lobby, and created unique faces on each one using a black sharpie! I can't wait for the kids to see these! I am thinking about giving each child one to keep as a little alien pet--they can write about them, introduce them to planet Earth, and "imagine up" a name and planet where their new and unusual friend used to live! I will be using the rest as counters and addition helpers. I found the cutest flying saucer notepad {pictured below} at the Parent-Teacher Store, and will have the kids create story problems using the mat and aliens. Stay tuned for more alien addition activities this week! Space ROCKS!
So cute! I make a lot of my counters by spray painting Lima beans, but these look like they will hold up much better. Is Hobby Lobby a website?
ReplyDeleteErica Bohrer's First Grade
What a CUTE idea! I love these! There is a Hobby Lobby right by my school, so I might have to drop in after work tomorrow - not like I needed a reason! I go at least once a week as it is. :)
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Goodness!! Those are CUTE!!
ReplyDeleteSarah Hetrick
How precious! I'm getting ready to do a space unit, too!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! You could also have the kids make up number sentences using the number of eyes!
ReplyDeleteLindsey
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Sarah, I love your aliens. They are adorable.
ReplyDeleteClaire
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I adore this!!! I can't wait to try this idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch for a fresh, new, adorable writing activity! I really like the idea of giving them one!
Fern
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LOve it! unfortunately I went to Hobby Lobby and did not find them! :(
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