Paul Bunyan Lesson Pack | Tall Tales, History, Geography, STEM

$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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