Spring
into Easter
(and eggs)
Rabbits, chicks, eggs, and lilies are among the many symbols which celebrate spring and Easter, a time when people see the cycle of life beginning anew. Historically the egg has represented fertility and life. Christians exchanged colored eggs as an expression of the joy of the Resurrection. The custom survived through the centuries. This pathfinder will give you a wealth of ideas and resources to help incorporate the season and the holiday into a whole language classroom. The items listed are just a sampling of the materials available in the Curriculum Library and the children's collection. This pathfinder will guide you to the many places where pertinent information can be found. Happy Easter!
Idea Books
| Curr/Ref | Charner, Kathy. The Giant Encyclopedia of Theme Activities for Children 2-5 |
| ActBks |
Units include art activities, matching games, and book lists. |
| G434 | pp. 247-248 and 436-440 |
| 1993 | |
| Curr/Ref | Moore, Jo Ellen. Art for All Seasons |
| Art | Patterns and step-by-step directions for projects are included in this book. |
| M822 | |
| 1993 | |
| Curr/Ref | Lipson, Greta. A Book for All Seasons |
| ActBks | Find historical information on Easter eggs as well as activities and art |
| L767 | projects for the celebration of spring. |
| 1990 | pp. 100-105 |
Periodicals
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"Eggs-citing
Easter." The Good Apple Newspaper March/April 1995, pp.
43-46
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"Easter
Crafts." The Good Apple Newspaper March/April 1995, pp.
12-15
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Romlin,
Carolyn Ross. "The Rabbits' Easter Math." Lollipops March/April
1994, pp. 38-45.
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Doctors,
Janet. "Springtime!" Lollipops March/April 1995, p. 23.
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Manipulatives
| Curr/TA | Hand Puppets |
| SocStu 9 |
Only Eggs
| Curr/Ref | Griffin, Margaret. The Amazing Egg Book |
| Science | Read legends and tales of eggs and find art activities, egg carton games, and |
| G852 | egg recipes. |
| 1989 | |
| Curr/Ref | Dellosa, Janet. Sunnyside Egg Carton Games |
| LangArts | |
| D358 | |
| 1984 |
Children's Books
| Children | Hopkins, Lee Bennett. Easter Buds are Springing: Poems for Easter |
| 821 | |
| E13e | |
| Children | Kennedy, Pamela. An Easter Celebration: Traditions and Customs from |
| 394.2 | Around the World |
| K36e | |
| Children | Barth, Edna. Lilies, Rabbits, and Painted Eggs: The Story of the |
| 394.2 | Easter Symbols |
| B284l | |
| Children | Dr. Seuss. Horton Hatches the Egg |
| Easy | |
| G313H |
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