Empowering Young Minds
Tabitha Orr is an author and artist dedicated to sparking curiosity in the classroom. Her vibrant stories and intricate art serve as powerful tools for teachers, blending social-emotional learning with scientific discovery. By exploring diverse worlds and natural wonders, her books help students build empathy, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for creative expression.
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Educational Resources
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Constellation Craft Guide
Activity | Ages 6-9
A hands-on activity where students map out the stars from 'Stars Have Dreams' using glow-in-the-dark materials. Ursa Major, Ursa Minor (the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper).
Sketching Nature
Lesson Plan | Art
Explore the ecosystems that surround you. Don't just look big, remember to look small. Sketch the life you see. Life isn't perfect and your art doesn't have to be. A lesson that will include students and teachers joining together to find different perspectives of the world.
Inspired by the author who is a self taught artist who continues to learn by observing the world with a pencil and a good eraser.
Ocean Animal Habitats Module
Lesson Plan | Science
Explore the ecosystems of animal species featured in the book 'Fly, Float, Leap, Swim, Dive, Walk' Animals' series with this comprehensive science module.
Exploring Nature
Worksheet | Science
A journal format worksheet to observe, draw and describe life forms in nature or even in your backyard. This worksheet is influenced by the animal books created by the author that feature endangered or rare creatures from around the world.
Story Starters Kit
Writing Prompts | All Ages
Creative writing prompts based on the oral storytelling motifs in the original folktale 'Stars Have Dreams'. Discussions of folklore stories from all over the world to spark imagination in your students.
Folklore Narrative Structure
Worksheet | English & Literacy
A literacy worksheet that breaks down traditional folklore storytelling elements used in Tabitha Orr's original folktales.
Deep Ocean Habitats Module
Lesson Plan | Science
Explore the ecosystems of animal species that live in the different ocean depths where light from the sun doesn't reach. Animals featured in the book 'Wisp' will be used with this comprehensive science module.
Ellis Island Immigration
Lesson Plan | History
Look into the history of immigration as families passed through Ellis Island in New York City. This lesson plan ties in with the book 'Seven Sisters present the Halloween Ballet' and the authors' family history.
Movement in Art
Art Guide | Art
Step-by-step instructions for students to observe and draw people in action. Inspired by artwork in the book 'Seven Sisters present the Halloween Ballet'
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SEL Discussion Cards
Discussion Prompts | Ages 5-11
A set of printable cards to help teachers facilitate social-emotional learning discussions based on character empathy in the stories.
Desert Animal Habitats Module
Lesson Plan | Science
Explore the ecosystems of endangered species featured in the upcoming 'Endangered Animals' series with this comprehensive science module.
Creative Journeys
Inspiring the next generation of storytellers and artists through interactive workshops. Students explore the synergy between words and art, gaining confidence in their unique creative voice and discovering the magic of world-building.
Hands-on character design and storybuilding
Interactive readings followed by Q&A discussions
Collaborative learning using puzzles & games
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