Dear Teacher,

Looking for a new way to spark your students' imaginations? Let a funny bunny do the work. Instruct your students to tell an interesting story from the point of view of a bunny. Then watch as your creative-writing lessons really get hopping! Displaying these funny bunny stories in your classroom will brighten everyone's day. You're sure to find more learning activities and teaching ideas you'll want to use simply by scrolling down. Check out what we've selected for you today.

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Language Arts
Identifying Adjectives

Wrap up a study of adjectives by having students create colorful character cutouts! Have each student choose a character from a book the class is currently reading. Group together students who choose the same character. Then direct each group member to scan the book for adjectives describing the character and record them on paper. Next, instruct each child to circle seven to ten words that he thinks best describe the character. Then give him three half sheets of light-colored construction paper. On one sheet, have him illustrate and cut out the character's head and arms. On the second sheet, instruct him to draw and cut out the character's feet. Then have him accordion-fold the last sheet six to nine times to make the body. Have the child label each fold with a circled word from his list. After the student staples the head and feet to the body, display the project in the hallway.

Language Arts
Spelling Review

Print-and-Use Pattern

Funny Bunnies

These funny bunnies are just what you need for some creative-writing practice! Challenge students to brainstorm words or phrases that describe bunnies; then list their responses on the board. Instruct each child to write a funny bunny story on a sheet of writing paper, incorporating some of the words from the list. Next, provide each youngster with a copy of the bunny patterns. Direct him to color the bunny parts and cut them out. Have him glue the bunny parts to his writing paper as shown. Invite each child to share his funny bunny story with classmates; then display the stories around the room for all to enjoy!