Curated OER
Achoo!
Students examine the /ch/ digraph using a tongue twister and Grace Maccarone's poem, "Itchy, Itchy, Chicken Pox." They recite the tongue twister, write the letters, and imitate a sneeze each time they hear the /ch/ while the teacher...
Curated OER
Spread of Disease
Seventh graders discover facts about the human body. In this diseases lesson plan, 7th graders understand different kinds of diseases, how disease spreads, how diseases have changed and preventative medicines. Students debate...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Chicken Pox Math
Learners will engage in a shared reading of Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox by Grace Maccarone, Arthur's Chicken Pox by Marc Brown, or Turkey Pox by Laurie Anderson. Students will discuss the text and then engage in several math-related tasks...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Chicken Pox
This site from KidsHealth provides good suggestions on how to keep from itching too much while sick with the chicken pox.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox" by Grace Maccarone. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.