Games, Projects, and Lesson Plans
Games and Activities
The Monster Machine
Using the Monster Machine you can create your own unique monster to print out, color, and assemble. Make a bunch and have a monster party!
Backbeard's Pirate Radio
Backbeard's Pirate Radio chronicles the continuing adventures of the world's hairiest pirate and his crew, done in the style of an old-time radio broadcast. You can listen for free online, or download episodes to play on your iPod, iParrot, or other portable music device.
Listen to Backbeard's Pirate Radio
Flora's Magic Disappearing Bean
Flora is stuck with an extra bean. Somehow, she is able to make it magically disappear. Can you figure out how?
Play Flora's Magic Disappearing Bean
Frieda's Shadow Game
Lately, Frieda's been seeing shadows of birds everywhere she goes. Help her figure out what the shadows really are!
(This game may take a few moments to load and requires the Flash plugin.)
Lesson Plans
Below you'll find links to lesson plans based on my books . These are suitable for a wide variety of grades and class sizes, and include both art and language activities. Each activity can be printed or downloaded for later use.
I'm always on the lookout for new ideas and suggestions, so if you've found a good way to incorporate one of my books into the classroom, I'd love to hear about it. In the mean time, have fun with the following projects.
Recipes
Make a Moldy Dog Snack
Learn how to make a fun snack inspired by the log the Gloria and Frieda find in the woods. A great rainy day project!
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