A few weeks ago we rowed Night of the Moonjellies by Mark Shasha! This is one of our Five In A Row books What a wonderful story about a young boy living in New England helping his family in their roadside hotdog stand! We had so much fun learning about moonjellies and jellyfish! We even made a meal like what was served in the story!
We learned that moonjellies do not sting like a true jellyfish does and that moonjellies are bioluminescent meaning they emit light. They are very cool creatures! We can't wait to be able to see some in person with a trip to the Aquarium.
We made our own moonjellies using tissue paper inside a baggie, a coffee filter for the outside and some curling ribbon for the tentacles. The boys used markers to decorate them.
Our server
greeting our patron and handing out the menu~our resident cook~please don't call him a chef for some reason the word chef insults him! (he was in charge of dipping the onion rings) standing on the chair
burgers and dogs up!
homemade lobster rolls and onion ringsOur Night of the Moonjellies lapbook
front
left inside
right side~this is a double lapbook~two file folders glued together
right side
I even made a pocket in the back for this lapbook to hold Justin's extra work
this is what was in the pocket
Justin's aquatic biome. This was fun! We took blue paper and cut a piece of sandpaper in a wavy line to look like the shore is meeting the sea. We added lots of stickers and some real pieces of sea glass.
9 comments:
What a fun unit! :)
You make learning so fun and memorable.
And tell "the resident cook" that he did a nice job! Next time hamburgers and onion rings are on the menu, call me.;)
God Bless,
Amy:)
That is an awesome project. 5 in a row looks fun! I love how you made the moonjellies and had a dinner too!
I wonder if Steve and Jane L. have seen your blog? If not they should because you really make FIAR *SHINE* : )!!!!
Great job! This looks like a fun lapbook. You always have a terrific mix of learning with super fun activities. Way to go!
I wanted to let you know I nominated your blog for the Best Crafts, Plans & Projects Blog. :)
Bethany
This was one of our favorite books - and OH MY it looks like you had fun! :o)
I love that sandpaper craft! What a clever idea!
I love your post. What fun!
I met Mark Shasha many years ago. He was an extremely friendly, creative and handsome man. He came to our elementary school in Groton, CT and read his book to the kids in the late 1990s and left a lasting impression. He even passed out some sea glass for the children.
Moonjellies will always be one of our favorites. Great memories.
I also think the sandpaper is a great idea. :-) blessings,
We loved this book too! I love your lapbook of it and your dinner menu!
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