"Egg-stra special." ~ Kirkus Reviews |
PICK A PERFECT EGG
Illustrations by Jarvis "Pick a perfect egg with care -- Choose a white one nested there. Gather more and softly stack them. Just be cautious not to crack them!" Hop your way through a springtime day, all the way to Easter Sunday. From selecting eggs on a farm to decorating them with crayons, dyes, and jewels, the reader follows children to the culmination of a fun and festive Easter egg hunt! Published by Walker Children's Books (UK) and Candlewick Press (US). Available in the UK at your favorite book shop or AmazonUK. Available in the US at your favorite bookstore, Bookshop.org, Indiebound, or AmazonUS.
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Make a Magic Egg! |
Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Ag Mag
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Here's a simple activity for young ages. The only things you will need are:
• a printout of the page below • a white crayon • watercolor paints and paintbrush • water • imagination Follow the directions to "invisibly" decorate an egg. Then use a wash of watercolors to reveal the hidden design. Click on the image below for a printable pdf. |
The goal of Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom is to provide educators and students with resources that will help them understand the role of agriculture in their lives and society. A series of Ag Mags are available on different topics. Click here to see the Poultry Ag Mag, which is chock-full of information about poultry and eggs. |
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Interested in trying natural dyes for your eggs?
I've collected resources about natural dyes, egg hunt activities, and Easter goodies on this Pinterest board. Check it out! |