Rockefeller Bird Red and Lulu Read Aloud STEAM Activity
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Create a bird plane to launch Red into the tree at Rockefeller Plaza this Christmas!
In the story, Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares, students meet two cardinals that lived happily in a big, cozy tree until one morning when they got separated. This is a fun Christmas challenge inspired by their adventurous story!
Students are challenged to create a special paper bird that can zoom through the air like Red and try to reach the gigantic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and Lulu! (Watch the video preview to see it in action.)
Suggested Materials:
- paper (cardstock recommended)
- scissors
- tape
- color sticks, crayons, or markers
- paper clips
- rubber bands
- Rockefeller Center printable
- Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares
Included:
- Detailed lesson plan
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Examples
- Writing extension
- STEM challenge
- NGSS Standards
- Common Core Standards
- TEKs Standards
This STEM challenge aligns with NGSS, Common Core, and TEKS.
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Read-aloud connection: Red and Lulu.
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