Another busy week – we’re just packin’ in all we can before the end of the year!
We finished up our US Symbols Unit by discussing the Liberty Bell. We followed up the discussion with torn art bells. To make it a bit easier, I photocopied the outline of the bell and they filled it in. I love how they turned out!
Next up…Mount Rushmore!To extend our chat about Mt. Rushmore, the students made their very own landmark. The only guideline for this project was that they had to choose four people who were either important to them or to our country. Then, they named their landmark.
Related Reading: US Symbols for Kids
Here are two of my favorites:
Mount Liberty
She added her moms, me and the Statue of Liberty
Mount USA Eagle 50
I love how thoughtful this boy was: police, “a US Army”, me, and Santa!
Click the picture below to create your own landmarks!
To finish up this unit, we watched the Pups of Liberty: The Boston Tea-Bone Party. This is a super cute kid-friendly explanation of the Boston Tea Party. This DVD was sent to me free from Izzit. Check ’em out to grab your own!
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I love those create your own landmarks! You are really important ranking right up there with Santa!! Those are so cute. 🙂
Lori
Conversations in Literacy
I was pretty honored to be next to Santa 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend!
Cute landmarks. Love your organization for next year…I can't seem to think about next year until the kiddos are out.
Nicki
Mrs. Thigpen's Kindergarten
Thanks, Nicki! Ya, I'm a little OCD 🙂
I love the Mt. Rushmore writing idea so much I pinned it to my writing board. Thanks. http://pinterest.com/jmommymom/boards/
Thanks so much! The kids certainly had a fun time making their own!
Your little craftivities to round out the year look really fun. I love the Mt. Rushmore pics as well.
Have a great summer break.
School Is a Happy Place
Thank you! Countdown is on – 14 more to go! Wooohoo! Great to see you've enjoyed the first few days of yours!
You are so organized for next year…I am changing rooms and have so much to do! Love all of your end of the year activities!
Kheila
Two Friends In First
Thanks! It helps me sleep better in the summer if I have less to do in the Fall. So sorry you need to move 🙁
Those Mt. Rushmore pictures are too cute. I love your summer writing – the large sunglasses are the best! I can't believe how organized you are for next year already – very jealous. Off to check-out your freebie!
Thanks! They were fun to check out as the kids finished. Funny to see who they think is important! Thankfully, I made a lot of mountains 🙂
Love the landmarks… and hey, why NOT Santa, right? Never too early to get in good with that guy.
Love it!
Susanna
Whimsy Workshop
Very true! I'm doing all I can to stay on his good side too! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
I love the landmarks your kids came up with! Totally sweet!
Les
The Puzzle Den
Thanks, Les. I think they all came out pretty cute!
We are trying to get ahead of the game and prep things for next year too; we are so lucky to have a teacher assistant to help us with this! Your landmark idea was great; love it.
Tamra and Sarah
First Grade Buddies
Oooooh you are SO lucky to have an assistant! I bribe my own family to help!
The Mount ______ idea is great! It is already pinned and on my radar to do next year! Thanks so much for sharing.
Em
Curious Firsties
Awesome, Em! Thanks for popping by!
Love the Mt. Rushmore idea…totally going to do this next year! Thanks for a fun idea!
Yay! So glad you can use it! Thanks!
Lovin' the Mount _______________ ditty! Thanks so much for sharing. It's "penned in" as our post field trip activity on Tuesday. YAY!!!!
Kelley Dolling
Teacher Idea Factory
I'm so glad to help with the after field trip craziness 🙂 Thanks for stoppin' in!
This is such a fun end of year booklet!
Brenda
You Might Be a First Grader….
Thanks, Brenda! The kids are certainly having fun sharing their favorite memories! Hope your kids enjoy it, too!
Did you create your landmark craftivities? I am always looking for more USA products and just wondering if you have a product on TpT? I think you have wonderful ideas and just became your newest follower!
Tina Parker
Followingfirstgradeparker.blogspot.com
Hi Tina! Thank you so much! I created the two from this week's posts, but for the previous Friday's post, I used Deanna Jump's America unit. Hope you're having a great weekend!
Do you have the Liberty Bell template somewhere? I would love to do this with my class
I just googled an image 🙂