The Wizard of Oz Unit with Free Printables
Movable Alphabet Spelling
The spelling words for this week are all from the book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. All of the words focus on sounds made by the letter "o." We're reviewing that letter in every way we can this week.
Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Wizard of Oz Unit Language Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.
My Book of Short "o" Sound Words
Notice my second new Montessori material? Hello phonetic reading blocks! They are the cutest little things and just fabulous. I was so excited to design an activity that can be used with the short "o" sound block set.
The kiddos will write the names of each of the items, descriptions, or actions displayed in the pictures on each page of their book. If they need help spelling words, or remembering what words to use, they can create or find the words using the phonetic reading blocks.
You do not have to have the blocks to use this book as an activity. A control book is also provided for them, if they decide not to use the blocks.
Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Wizard of Oz Unit Language Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.
Long "O" Phonograms
Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Long O Phonogram Cards are a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Noun Sorting
Notice my new and real solid Montessori Grammar Symbol? I have a whole set of them. The kiddos love them as much as I do.
In this activity, the kiddos will sort the cards into three categories: Person, Place and Thing. They did a fabulous job with this today when I presented the activity, so I'm hoping they'll continue to choose the work on the shelves.
Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Wizard of Oz Unit Language Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.
Learning Decimals the Montessori Way
We've worked on place values before with my laminated paper versions of the number cards, but it was such a different experience working with the other materials. It brought a whole new meaning and understanding of the concepts.
The kiddos will create numbers ranging from 1111 to 9999, not only showing the actual number creation but the amount as well. Talk about making it real! I know this has nothing to do with our unit theme, but I couldn't resist using the materials this week.
Rainbow Fraction Circles
Even though I have yet to read about any rainbow in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a Wizard of Oz Unit would not be complete without some sort of rainbow activity. So here you have it. Rainbow fractions.
We've been working on factions for a while now. Bulldozer has even been working on fraction pages in his workbook by choice, but I thought this activity would be great to tie it all together.
The kiddos will practice making fractions and whole units, using the circles and pieces provided. Since taking this picture, I have started putting velcro on each of the pieces, so the kiddos don't have to worry about their fraction scattering by accident.
Source: I created this printable for this activity. The Circle Fractions Printable is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.
Sequencing Events in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The kiddos will sequence the events in the story of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This printable was designed to go with the movie, but still works with the book.
Source: This free printable can be found at Homeschool Creations.
Kansas in Pictures
Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Wizard of Oz Unit Culture & Geography Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.
United States of America Puzzle
Oz Direction Game
To help the kiddos review their directions and compass skills, I designed a game. It can be played individually or with others.
The goal of the game is to collect pom poms for each color of the rainbow.
Once someone has all six colors, they win.
The pom poms are collected as the kiddos land on different colored spaces on the map.
Each turn, a kiddo picks a card that tells them how many spaces they can move in what direction.
Everyone enjoyed playing this today.
Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Wizard of Oz Unit Culture & Geography Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.
Scale of Tornado Intensity
This activity will help the kiddos review the Scale of Tornado Intensity. Using the control provided, they'll match up the picture and description cards.
Source: I created printable for this activity. The Scale of Tornado Intensity Printable is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.
Types of Tornadoes Matching
Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Types of Tornadoes Printable is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.
How to Draw a Lion
Dinomite's Lion |
All three kiddos love these step by step cards on how to draw animals.
The lion cards were a bit tricky, but already, after just one day of learning time,
Princess and Dinomite have both tried the activity.
Dinomite decided to add a few things to his drawing. Lol.
Source: The step by step instructions on these cards can be found at How to Draw Animals.
Tornado Creations
I taught the kiddos how to stretch out the cotton balls to make layers, but it turns out this was a bit more challenging for them than I thought it would be.
So, they decided to just glue a bunch of cotton balls in the shape of a tornado.
Dinomite's tornado pictures. |
Bulldozer's tornado picture. |
Building with Logs
Building a Yellow Brick Road
Princess' Yellow Brick Road |
We've been including food activities in our units to help with sensory sensitivities and also to provide a snack during learning time.
The kiddos each breakfast at 6:30 AM. We start learning time at 9 AM. Working from 9 AM until 12 PM, without food, isn't possible for the kiddos.
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Again - I love it! I've pinned it to my printables board :)
ReplyDeleteAgain! Another fantastic post packed with ideas, inspiration to more of my own ideas, and many useful resources! I Love that you used this Book for a study! I actually just introduced my 5 year old to the original movie. I think she'd love these activities! PLUS, go figure, this week is our review of letter Oo'
ReplyDeleteOMGE! You are such a genius and a GEM, for creating & sharing these with us! Pinned, GPlus'd, and I will be taking the first part of next week to properly prep all of these activities. I just know my LO will love these. I recently intro'd her to the movie she wasn't sure of at first but asked for it time & again! I am not a homeschooler by trade but have a Cognitive & Speech Developmentally delayed 5 yr old who I ADORE 'teaching' after school educational activities everyday! It is a daily job for me searching & researching for these types of units I can share with her, where she's NOT Feeling like its Learning--It's PLAY you know?! So Thank You from my heart for sharing these resources FREE! It's SOO helpful for me & my girls. God Bless you all. I read ALL of your posts even if I don't comment all the time, each helps & I can usually relate WELL!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun unit and a great movie!
ReplyDeleteWe've just finished reading the book, thanks so much for all of these ideas and printables! Can't wait to do them w the kids:)
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