Waiting for Anya Activities & Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Stick Whittling

Jo's dad suggested that he whittle a stick to help stay awake. Try your hand at some whittling and see if it keeps you awake or puts you to sleep.

2. Make a Cave

Jo found his dog by a bear cave. Research a bear's natural habitat and use a bos to create a cave that a bear might want to live in.

3. Bear Care

Interview a wildlife specialist and find out how to best take care of a...
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