Katie Kazoo Switcheroo Series

For Grades 2 - 4

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Katie is an ordinary third-grader — except for one very extraordinary problem! She accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself, and what Katie soon learns is that wishes really do come true — and in the strangest ways...

September - November Printable Activities December - February Printable Activities March - April Printable Activities May - July Printable Activities

September – November Printable Activities Use these activities in the beginning of the school year, to extend your class reading of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo series. Print out the complete Katie Kazoo Activity Kits for September through November - Vol. I and Vol. II, or browse each printable resource below.

• Letter from Katie
  Introduce your class to the Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew activities with this letter from Katie.
• Katie Kazoo Getting-to-Know-You Interview
  Use this fun activity to help your students get to know their classmates, and to encourage everyone to get along.
• Three Cheers for Your Crew
  Celebrate how unique your Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew is with these suggested activities.
• Katie Kazoo Secret Message
  Students reveal Katie's secret by solving the special code with the decoding wheel.
• Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew Reporting 1
  Students write newspaper articles based on events in the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books.
• Classroom Crew Elections
  Students simulate an election voting for one of two characters in the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books.
• Katie Kazoo Bookmarks
  Students pick their favorite character from the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books and make a bookmark.
• Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew: You Are What You Eat
  In this lesson, students learn how to maintain a balanced diet by using the My Food Diary page to help them keep a record of what they're eating.
• Sign It, Don't Say It
  Learn about American Sign Language with the Katie Kazoo Crew.
• The Katie Kazoo Spelling Bee
  Your class can have its own special spelling bee using words found in the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo books.
• Katie's Jump Rope Games
  Share these jump rope rhymes from the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo books with your class.
• It's Hat Day, Suzanne Lock
  Host a Hat Day in your class by having everyone create a hat that fits their personality.
• Katie Kazoo: Talk About Wishes and Winning
  Use these discussion topics with the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books.

December – February Printable Activities Use these activities in the winter months, to extend your class reading of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo series. Print out the complete Katie Kazoo Activity Kits for December through February - Vol. I and Vol. II, or browse each printable resource below.

• Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew: Read-a-thon for Charity
  Use these ideas to host a read-a-thon with your crew.
• Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew Reporting 2
  Students write additional newspaper articles based on events in the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books.
• Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew: Let There Be Music
  Incorporate music into your curriculum with these Katie Kazoo suggestions.
• Katie Kazoo Rocks with Reading
  Encourage your Katie Kazoo Crew to set up a Book Nook Swap Shop in your classroom.
• In the Spirit of Valentine's Day
  Celebrate Valentine's Day with your class by having them demonstrate that they know each person's best qualities, and value them.
• A Katie Kazoo Collection
  Students collect their favorite words and phrases from the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo books.
• Katie Kazoo Where Are You?
  Play a geography game with your class while reading the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo books.
• Read to Your Community
  Extend the spirit of volunteerism throughout the year by having your class read some of their favorite Katie Kazoo books at a local nursing home.
• Switcheroo Bracelets
  Students make paper bracelets to show of their favorite Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo book.
• Katie Kazoo: Talk About Wishes and Winning
  Use these discussion topics with the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books.

March – April Printable Activities Use these activities in March and April, to extend your class reading of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo series. Print out the complete Katie Kazoo Activity Kits for March and April - Vol. I and Vol. II, or browse each printable resource below.

• March Is Women's History Month, Katie Kazoo!
  In celebration of Women's History Month, each student researches a woman who has made a difference in the world, and then presents her story.
• It's April Fool's Day, Katie Kazoo!
  Hold a joke-fest in your class this April Fool's Day.
• April -- A Time for Poetry
  Appreciate poetry and share it with one another during Poetry Month.
• The Magic Wind and You!
  Students write stories and create a writing collection called The Day the Magic Wind Came to Our Katie Kazoo Crew.
• Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew Reporting 3
  Students write additional newspaper articles based on events in the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books.
• I Read to You, You Read to Me Reading Buddies
  Your class can spread the love of reading by helping younger schoolmates discover all the joy that books can give.
• Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo Book Group Discussion Guide
  Use this book group guide to discuss the themes and ideas in the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo series.
• Pepper's Pet Day
  Share in Katie Kazoo's love of animals by host a pet day! Students bring in drawings, photographs, videos, and stories that tell about their favorite pet.
• Katie Kazoo's "Top Ten"
  Students choose their favorite holiday and write a "Top Ten" reasons list explaining why their choice is THE best holiday.
• It's Blue and It's Goo, Katie Kazoo
  Have fun creating a big mess of goo with your class, while learning a bit of science too.
• Taking Care of Our Earth With Katie Kazoo
  Create these unique recycling bins with your class that will not only help save the Earth, but make the whole process a lot more fun.
• Katie Kazoo: Talk About Siblings and Switcheroos
  Use these discussion topics with the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books.

May – July Printable Activities Use these activities at the end of the school year, to extend your class reading of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo series. Print out the complete Katie Kazoo Activity Kits for March and April - Vol. I, or browse each printable resource below.

• Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew Reporting 4
  Students write newspaper articles based on events in the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books.
• Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew Letters
  Students write letters to their favorite characters from the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books.
• The Great Big Katie Kazoo Board Game
  Students test their knowledge--and memory-- of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo characters, settings, and plots with this fun game.
• Katie Kazoo Book Group: End of the Year Discussion
  Use this book group guide to discuss the themes and ideas in the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo books.
• Have a Great Summer from Katie Kazoo
  The Katie Kazoo Crew offers students some ideas for summer vacation fun!
• Letter from Katie: Send Off to Summer
  Share this send off to summer letter from Katie Kazoo with your class.

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