A legend in Bangor, Maine, tells us that Paul Bunyan was born in the nearby mountains on February 12th.
Bring the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan to life with this comprehensive Tall Tales lesson pack for elementary learners. This engaging resource blends reading, writing, history, geography, STEM, and hands on activities to help students explore American folklore in a fun and meaningful way.
Inside this Paul Bunyan activity pack, you’ll find an original kid friendly retelling of the classic tall tale, a printable mini book, a tall tale writing guide, real vs. ridiculous sorting cards, family or classroom discussion prompts, and a high interest agamograph craft. Students also discover the real history behind logging life in the Great Lakes region and complete a geography mapping activity connected to the world of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.
A bonus STEM activity introduces scale and measurement as students compare their footprints to Paul’s “giant sized” prints. This multi subject approach makes it perfect for literacy centers, social studies units, morning work, homeschool lessons, or a full themed week on American folklore.
Skills Covered
Understanding tall tales and hyperbole
Reading comprehension and story elements
Creative writing and storytelling
Fact vs. fiction reasoning
U.S. geography and Great Lakes mapping
Early American history and logging industry connections
STEM skills: measurement, comparison, and scale
Fine motor skills through cutting, folding, and craft assembly
What’s Included
Original Paul Bunyan story
One page foldable mini book
Tall tale writing guide and story map
Real history explanation of logging camps
Real vs. Ridiculous sorting activity with answer key
Geography map activity
STEM footprint measurement challenge
Paul Bunyan agamograph craft
Family and classroom discussion cards
This Paul Bunyan lesson pack is ideal for grades 2–5 and offers everything you need for a complete tall tales unit. Whether you’re teaching American folklore, integrating cross curricular learning, or looking for hands on activities your students will love, this resource brings creativity, history, and storytelling together in one easy to use pack.
$6.65
Description
A legend in Bangor, Maine, tells us that Paul Bunyan was born in the nearby mountains on February 12th.
Bring the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan to life with this comprehensive Tall Tales lesson pack for elementary learners. This engaging resource blends reading, writing, history, geography, STEM, and hands on activities to help students explore American folklore in a fun and meaningful way.
Inside this Paul Bunyan activity pack, you’ll find an original kid friendly retelling of the classic tall tale, a printable mini book, a tall tale writing guide, real vs. ridiculous sorting cards, family or classroom discussion prompts, and a high interest agamograph craft. Students also discover the real history behind logging life in the Great Lakes region and complete a geography mapping activity connected to the world of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.
A bonus STEM activity introduces scale and measurement as students compare their footprints to Paul’s “giant sized” prints. This multi subject approach makes it perfect for literacy centers, social studies units, morning work, homeschool lessons, or a full themed week on American folklore.
Skills Covered
Understanding tall tales and hyperbole
Reading comprehension and story elements
Creative writing and storytelling
Fact vs. fiction reasoning
U.S. geography and Great Lakes mapping
Early American history and logging industry connections
STEM skills: measurement, comparison, and scale
Fine motor skills through cutting, folding, and craft assembly
What’s Included
Original Paul Bunyan story
One page foldable mini book
Tall tale writing guide and story map
Real history explanation of logging camps
Real vs. Ridiculous sorting activity with answer key
Geography map activity
STEM footprint measurement challenge
Paul Bunyan agamograph craft
Family and classroom discussion cards
This Paul Bunyan lesson pack is ideal for grades 2–5 and offers everything you need for a complete tall tales unit. Whether you’re teaching American folklore, integrating cross curricular learning, or looking for hands on activities your students will love, this resource brings creativity, history, and storytelling together in one easy to use pack.
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