Squish Lesson Plans
Introduction
The concept of “squish” lends itself well to playful, tactile, and metaphorical learning experiences. Whether it’s squishing paint in art, squashing objects in science to explore matter or force, or using the “squish / not squish” tension in stories to spark debate, a “squish” theme can engage multiple senses and stimulate student curiosity. In this article, you’ll find 10 online lesson plans that incorporate “squish” in their title or pedagogy — each with a brief description and a link so you can explore further and adapt to your classroom needs.
10 “Squish” Lesson Plans & Resources
Below are ten lesson ideas or published plans with “squish” in the title or theme.
(Note: some are more art-oriented, others science, others literacy or cross-disciplinary.)
| # | Title / Resource | Brief Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squeeze, Squish, Print! | A monoprint art lesson using washable tempera. Students mask shapes, layer colors, and manipulate paint in a tactile way. | View Lesson |
| 2 | Squish Potential | A science activity in which students drop a standard weight from varying heights and track results, exploring gravitational potential energy and impact “squish.” | View Lesson |
| 3 | Squish Mâché | An art / mixed-media lesson combining elements of papier-mâché with a “squishy” texture approach. | View Lesson |
| 4 | Squish, Swish and Sniff … It Must Be Spring! | A multi-sensory literacy / arts integration lesson. Students identify story elements, act out segments, and use sound words (including “squish”) to explore narrative. | View Lesson |
| 5 | Squish Multiplication Game | A math game for Grade 3: students solve multiplication facts and “flip” a card; if they uncover a “squish” card, they lose their points. | View Lesson |
| 6 | To Squish or Not to Squish | A lesson around the picture book Hey, Little Ant, where students research and debate whether the boy should “squish” the ant. It fosters persuasive writing and ethical thinking. | View Lesson |
| 7 | Squish (TeachersPayTeachers) | A collection of classroom resources and mini-lessons around “Squish,” often tied to the Squish! graphic novel series or “squish / save the ant” thematic units. | View Lesson |
| 8 | “Squish the Ant” – Opinion Writing | After reading Hey, Little Ant, students write a persuasive paragraph indicating whether they would squish or not. Includes a graphic organizer and rubric. | View Lesson |
| 9 | Using Graphic Novels in Education: Squish | This article offers teaching suggestions and discussion prompts for the Squish! graphic novel series (themes, vocabulary, comprehension). | View Lesson |
| 10 | Squish! (Series) — TeachingBooks Resources | A resource hub listing 18+ lesson plans and instructional materials tied to the Squish! graphic novel series by Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm. | View Lesson |
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