ÿþ<HTML> <HEAD> <META NAME="keywords" CONTENT="A Child's Place, child,kids,crafts,songs,recipes,downloads,science,colouring pages, printouts,themes,thematics,learning,education,pre-school,Mississauga,childcare,child care,day care,science."> <META NAME="description" CONTENT="Adventures in Literature - Literature based curriculum"> <TITLE>A Child's Place - Book Themes 1</TITLE> <BASE TARGET="right"> </HEAD> <BODY BACKGROUND="images/bg1.jpg" bgproperties="fixed"> <BODY TEXT="black" LINK="141414" ALINK="141414" VLINK="141414"> <CENTER><H1><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B>Adventures in Literature</FONT></H1></a> <P> <P> Click on the titles for story extenders for each book. <P> <A HREF="#lookcloser">Look Closer</A> by Peter Ziebel <P> <A HREF="#pairsocks">A Pair of Socks</A> by Stuart J. Murphy <P> <A HREF="#greymouse">One Gray Mouse</A> by Katherine Burton <P> <A HREF="#mousemess">Mouse Mess</A> by Linnea Riley <P> <A HREF="#frankzelda">Frank and Zelda</A> by Maryann Kovalski <P> <A HREF="#pumpkin">The Biggest Pumpkin Ever</A> by Steven Kroll <P> <A HREF="#sleepy">When I'm Sleepy</A> by Jane R. Howard <P> <A HREF="#timesleep">Time to Sleep</A> by Denise Fleming <P> <A HREF="#doorbell">The Doorbell Rang</A> by Pat Hutchins <P> <A HREF="#gingerbread">Gingerbread Baby</A> by Jan Brett <P> <A HREF="#noisy">Santa's Noisy Night</A> by Julie Sykes <P> <A HREF="#something">Something From Nothing</A> by Phoebe Gilman <P> <A HREF="#dinosaur">Dinosaur Roar</A> by by Paul & Henrietta Stickland <P> <A HREF="#sadie">Sadie and the Snowman</A> by Allen Morgan <P> <A HREF="#nomatter">No Matter What</A> by Debi Gliori <P> <A HREF="#crunch">Crunch the Crocodile</A> by Josephine Croser <P> <A HREF="#selfish">The Selfish Crocodile</A> by Faustin Charles <P> <A HREF="#alexander">Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day</A> by Judith Viorst <P> <A HREF="#grumpybunny">The Grumpy Easter Bunny</A> by Justine Korman <P> <A HREF="#puddles">Puddles</A> by Jonathan London <P> <A HREF="#sarah">Big Sarah's Little Boots</A> by Paulette Bourgeois <P> <A HREF="#dark">The Dark at the Top of the Stairs</A> by Sam McBratney <P> <A HREF="#mother">Are You My Mother?</A> by P.D. Eastman <P> <A HREF="#nobath">I Don't Want to Take a Bath</A> by Julie Sykes <P> <A HREF="#harry">Harry the Dirty Dog</A> by Gene Zion <P> <A HREF="#katie">Katie's Hand Me Down Day</A> by Laurie Wark <P> <A HREF="#caterpillar">The Very Hungry Caterpillar</A> by Eric Carle <P> <HR SIZE=6> <P> </CENTER> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="lookcloser">Look Closer</A> </H3> <I>by Peter Ziebel</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program1lookcloser.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Glasses</B> <BR>Cut out an eye glass shape and cut out the center where the lens would be. Fill the space area with clear or coloured cellophane paper. <P> <B>Look Closer Books</B> <BR>Have children choose pictures from a magazine with one item on them - place a plain piece of paper with a small square cut out on top of the magazine picture. Create these into a book so the children see the square picture, make a guess, and then turn the page to see the full magazine picture. <P> <B>Binoculars</B> <BR>Attach two t.p. rolls together. Cover with a band of construction paper. Decorate as desired. Punch a hole on either side for a ribbon or string so the binoculars can be worn around the neck. <P> <B>Self Portraits</B> <BR>Have children draw a picture of themselves using markers or crayons. <P> <B>Blotto Pictures</B> <BR>Fold a piece of construction paper. Place small blobs of paint onto one half of the paper. Fold over the unpainted side and smoosh. Open up and children can discuss what they 'see' in the picture. These make a great bulletin board with examples of what the children saw posted with each blotto. <P> <B>Mystery Box</B> <BR>Have children use paper shapes to decorate a shoe box. When they are finished, cover with a layer of white glue and water to decoupage the box for durability. <P> <B>Glow in the Dark Pictures</B> <BR>Use Crayola glow in the dark crayons for drawing. When children are finished their pictures, take into a room without windows and activate with the light and then turn off the lights to view the glowing art work. You can provide glow in the dark stickers for the children to use as well. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Binoculars/Microscope</B> <BR>Provide real binoculars for the children to explore their world with - take them on a nature walk to view birds, squirrels, trees, etc. Set up a microscope and various items for children to view 'up close'! <P> <B>Looking Box Game</B> <BR>Cut a small hole in the top of a shoe box. Place a different picture each day in the bottom of the box. Have the box available for the day for viewing and let the children tell you what they think the picture inside the box is. Near the end of the day, reveal what the picture really is. Put a new picture in the box each day. <P> <B>Colour Paddles</B> <BR>I have the plastic colour paddles that you can purchase from most Teacher Stores, but you can create them by cutting out a paddle shape and removing the center and then add different coloured cellophane paper to the paddle. Children can use the paddles to view the world in many colours. They can experiment by placing one paddle on another to create new colours to view such as a yellow paddle on top of a blue paddle will make everything appear green. <P> <B>Braille Books</B> <BR>Visit the library and see if you can borrow a braille book for the children to explore. Explain how some people 'see' with their hands and how the books are read. <P> <B>Detective Game</B> <BR>Sit in a circle and have one child move out of sight of the others. The other children need to describe the 'missing' child to you. <P> <B>Mystery Box Show and Tell</B> <BR><BR>After decorating a box as a group activity, the Mystery Box will be taken home by one child each evening and brought back with an object of their choice hidden inside. We'll sing the Mystery Box song and then the child will describe what is inside the box and we will try to guess what it is. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Eyes</B> <BR>We will discuss the parts of the eye and how it works. Also discuss eye safety! <P> <B>Binoculars, Microscope, Magnifying Glasses, and Camera</B> <BR>We will explore each of these items and how they help us see things better or things we wouldn't be able to see. <P> <B>Lenses</B> <BR>I have lenses that are from old eye glasses. We will explore how they help people with vision problems to see better. <P> <B>Reflections</B> <BR>Have children view their reflections in various items such as mirrors, toaster, appliances, spoons, etc. Discuss what they see - how do their reflections change/vary depending on what they are looking at? Take time to explore their reflections and observations about their appearance (what colour of eyes/hair, shapes, etc). <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>My Eyes</B> <BR>Here are my eyes, <BR>One and two. <BR>I give a wink. <BR>So can you. <BR>When they're open, <BR>I can see light. <BR>When they're closed, <BR>It's dark like night. <P> <B>The Mystery Box</B> <BR><I>Sung to, "I'm a Little Teapot."</I> <BR>What's in the Mystery box <BR>Who can tell? <BR>Maybe a book, or maybe a shell <BR>What's in the Mystery box <BR>We can't see <BR>It's something special for you and me. <P> <B>Use Your Eyes</B> <BR>Use your eyes, use your eyes <BR>You can look and see <BR>If you have on <U><I>(choose item of clothing)</U></I> <BR>Come and stand by me! <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <TD ALIGN=center> <A HREF="images/sight.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/sight.gif" ALT="sight printout" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> </TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.cln.org/themes/sight.html" TARGET="_blank">Sight Theme Page</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <P> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="pairsocks">A Pair of Socks</A> </H3> <I>by Stuart J. Murphy</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program2pairsocks.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Design a Pair of Socks</B> <BR>Print out the pair of socks sheet and have children design their socks using markers or crayons. <P> <B>Dabber Art</B> <BR>Cut out a large sock and have children use Paint Dabbers to decorate with dots. <P> <B>Copy Art</B> <BR>Have children create a painting and then make a print by placing another paper on top to copy it. <P> <B>Lace Sock Shape</B> <BR>Punch holes around a sock shape cut from card paper. Children lace wool around the sock. Children can also decorate their sock any way they want before or after lacing. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Pairing Socks</B> <BR>Have a bin with various coloured/patterned socks in it for the children to pair. <P> <B>Laundry</B> <BR>Sort laundry and discuss use of washing machine and dryer - assist with a load of laundry. <P> <B>Sock Match Mat</B> <BR>Print the Sock Match Mats and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Hidden Socks Game</B> <BR>Print the Hidden Socks Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Colours and Patterns</B> <BR>Explore colours and patterns found around us. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <TD ALIGN=center> <A HREF="sockfind.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/sockfind1.gif" ALT="Find the Sock Game" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> </TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="socks.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/socksmatchmat1.gif" ALT="Sock Matching Game" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> </TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="images/socks.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/socks.gif" ALT="Decorate Socks Colouring Page" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> </TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.stuartjmurphy.com/books/level_1/detail.php?level_id=1&book_id=22" TARGET="_blank">A Pair of Socks Activities</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.squidoo.com/apairofsocks" TARGET="_blank">Sock Activities for Kids</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.thevirtualvine.com/socks.html" TARGET="_blank">Socks at the Virtual Vine</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <P> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="greymouse">One Gray Mouse</A> </H3> <I>by Katherine Burton</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program3greymouse.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Stuffed Felt Mouse</B> <BR>Cut 2 teardrop shapes from grey felt. Glue 3/4 of the way together leaving an opening at the bottom. Stuff with cotton. Add a grey wool tail and then glue closed. Add a small pink pompom for the nose and googly eyes. Cut 2 small ovals and attach for ears folding slightly when you glue them on to shape. Children can place small pink ovals in the center of the ear shape before gluing onto their mouse if they wish. <P> <B>Counting Books</B> <BR>Provide cutouts of the counted items in the book for children to create a counting book of their own... 1 grey mouse, 2 black cats, 3 orange snakes, 4 blue fish, 5 pink pigs, 6 yellow bees, 7 green frogs, 8 brown bears, 9 white ducks, 10 red snails. Older children can print their own numbers in their, for younger children, print out the counting book and have the children add the items to the appropriate pages. <P> <B>Clay Creations</B> <BR>Use modelling clay for children to create their own clay creations. You can also make play clay, let harden, and then the children can paint what they created. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Number Matching Game</B> <BR>Children match the pictures with the correct number of items from the story to each number 1 to 10. <P> <B>Number Counting Game</B> <BR>Children count the correct number of items for each number 1 to 10. <P> <B>Colour Matching Game</B> <BR>Children match the correct pictures of coloured items from the story to colour coded mats. <P> <B>Colour Sorting</B> <BR>Children sort items by colour into a sorting tray. <P> <B>Feltboard</B> <BR>Cut out felt animals from the story and children match the animals to the correct felt numerals. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Numbers</B> <BR>Explore numbers in your everyday world... house number, phone number, counting, time, etc. <P> <B>Colours</B> <BR>Explore numbers in your everyday world... favourite colours, mixing colours, shadows and light. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Ten Fingers </B> <BR>A fingerplay <BR>I have ten fingers <BR>And they all belong to me <BR>I can make them do things- <BR>Would you like to see? <BR>I can shut them up tight <BR>I can open them wide <BR>I can put them together <BR>I can make them all hide <BR>I can make them jump high <BR>I can make them jump low <BR>I can fold them up quietly <BR>And hold them just so. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <TD ALIGN=center> <A HREF="greymouse.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/greymousecharacters1.gif" ALT="characters from the story" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> </TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.themouseclub.co.uk/" TARGET="_blank">The Mouse Club</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <P> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="mousemess">Mouse Mess</A> </H3> <I>by Linnea Riley</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program4mousemess.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Food Collage</B> <BR>Cut and paste food from magazines onto paper or a paper plate. <P> <B>Sand Clay Castles</B> <BR>Make Sand Clay and create castles just as Mouse did with the brown sugar in the story. <P> 1 cup sand <BR>1/2 cup cornstarch <BR>1 tsp. cream of tartar <BR>3/4 cup hot water <BR> Mix sand, cornstarch and cream of tartar in an old saucepan. Add hot water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is very thick. This will only take a few minutes. When cooled enough to handle, form clay into castles. Allow several days to dry. <P> <B>Ketchup Painting</B> <BR>Fingerpaint with Ketchup on paper. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Mouse Mess Sequence Cards</B> <BR>Print the Mouse Mess Sequence Cards and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Food Group Matching Game</B> <BR>Print the Food Group Matching Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Food Sorting</B> <BR>Sort various plastic food items into the proper food groups. <P> <B>Make Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwiches</B> <BR>Make sandwiches and enjoy as a picnic for lunch. <P> <B></B> <BR> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Food</B> <BR>Taste the foods that mouse enjoyed in the book. Graph which ones the children liked the best. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Hungry Mouse</B> <BR>Hungry Mouse <BR>Sneaking in the house <BR>What do you want to eat? <I>(Have children choose food items for the mouse to eat.)</I> <P> Hungry Mouse <BR>Sneaking in the house <BR>Did you enjoy your treat? <P> <B>Mice</B> <BR>I think mice <BR>are rather nice. <P>Their tails are long. <BR>Their faces small. <BR>They haven't any <BR>chins at all. <P>Their ears are pink. <BR>Their teeth are white. <BR>They run about <BR>the house at night. <P>They nibble things <BR>they shouldn't touch. <BR>And no one seems <BR>to like them much. <P>But I think mice <BR>are nice. <BR><I>~Rose Fyleman~</I> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="mousemess.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/mousemessfood1.gif" ALT="sequence cards" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <A HREF="images/foodgroups.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Food Group Matching Game</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/mouse_mess.html" TARGET="_blank">Mouse Mess</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <P> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="frankzelda">Frank and Zelda</A> by Maryann Kovalski </H3> <I>by Linnea Riley</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program5frankzelda.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Paper Pizza</B> <BR>Print the pizza printout and have children decorate their pizza using crayons or markers. <P> <B>Paper Plate Pizza</B> <BR>Cover a paper plate with red paint for sauce then have children add construction paper toppings and top with shredded paper for cheese. <P> <B>Paper Puzzle</B> <BR>Print out the 'whole pizza base' found on the pizza fractions game page onto card paper. Have children colour the page and then cut into puzzle pieces. <P> <B>Green Pepper Stamping</B> <BR>Cut red and green bell peppers in half and remove the seeds. Have children dip into red and green paint and stamp onto paper <P> <B>Flag of Italy</B> <BR>Print out the flag of italy. Have children colour the flag or use construction paper strips to make the flag. Cut out the flag and attach to a dowel. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Restaurant</B> <BR>Set up the Dramatic Play area into a pizza restaurant. Add table cloths, napkins, dishes, play pizza, menu's, aprons, chef hats, cash registers, etc. <P> <B>Make Pizza</B> <BR>Make pizza with the children and serve for lunch. You can create the pizza's on ready made crusts, English Muffins or make your own dough! Provide a variety of toppings and let the children add the toppings they wish to their pizza. <P> <B>Pizza Game</B> <BR>Print the Pizza Fractions Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Yeast Experiment</B> <BR>Demonstrate how yeast works by putting the following into an empty small necked bottle: warm water, a package of yeast and some sugar. Put a balloon over the mouth of the bottle and set aside in a warm place. Observe periodically throughout the day. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Wishes</B> <BR>Explore what wishes are. What did Frank and Zelda wish for? What would you wish for? Can wishes come true? <P> <B>Italy</B> <BR>Explore Italy - special places, the food, and the flag. <P> <B>Fractions</B> <BR>Use the Pizza Fractions Game as a jump start to discuss fractions. Mealtimes are a great time to explore this further. <P> <B>Foods Made with Yeast</B> <BR>Discuss how yeast works and the foods that are made with yeast. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Pizza Shop</B> <BR>Down around the corner in the pizza shop <BR>There were pieces of pizza with pepperoni on top <BR>Along came (child's name) all alone <BR>He (or She) bought a pizza slice <BR>And took it home. <P> <B>Pizza and Pop</B> <BR>Pizza and Pop, Pizza and Pop <BR>When I get started I just can't stop <BR>The smell is delicious, The taste extra yummy, <BR>I love it the most when it gets to my tummy! <P> <B>Pizza</B> <BR><I>Sung to: Row, Row, Row, Your Boat</I> <BR>Roll, roll, roll the dough. <BR>Toss it in the air <BR>Pepperoni, cheese, and sauce <BR>There s enough to share! <P> <B>The Pizza the Size of the Sun</B> <BR>I'm making a pizza the size of the sun, <BR>a pizza that's sure to weigh more than a ton, <BR>a pizza too massive to pick up and toss, <BR>a pizza resplendent with oceans of sauce. <P> I'm topping my pizza with mountains of cheese, <BR>with acres of peppers, pimentos, and peas, <BR>with mushrooms, tomatoes, and sausage galore, <BR>with every last olive they had at the store. <P> My pizza is sure to be one of a kind, <BR>my pizza will leave other pizzas behind, <BR>my pizza will be a delectable treat <BR>that all who love pizza are welcome to eat. <P> The oven is hot, I believe it will take <BR>a year and a half for my pizza to bake. <BR>I hardly can wait till my pizza is done, <BR>my wonderful pizza the size of the sun. <BR><I>~Jack Prelutsky~</I> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="pizzafractions.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/pizzawhole.gif" ALT="pizza fractions game" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="images/pizza.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/pizza.gif" ALT="pizza colouring page" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="images/flagitaly.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/flagitaly.gif" ALT="Italian Flag - print in LANDSCAPE" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.thevirtualvine.com/pizza.html" TARGET="_blank">Momma Mia Pizzeria</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.pocanticohills.org/italy/italy.htm" TARGET="_blank">Italy for Kids</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="pumpkin">The Biggest Pumpkin Ever</A> </H3> <I>by Steven Kroll</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program6pumpkin.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Paint Pumpkins</B> <BR>Provide orange paint and large paper for children to paint a pumpkin patch. <P> <B>Stuffed Pumpkins</B> <BR>Cut 2 pumpkin shapes from mural paper. Staple 3/4 way closed leaving the top open. Paint both sides orange. When dry, stuff with scrunched newspaper. Roll a piece of green construction paper into a stem and place in the opening at the top and staple closed. <P> <B>Jack-O-Lanterns</B> <BR>Provide different shaped circles cut from orange paper and face shapes cut from black to create Jack-O-Lanterns. Older children can cut their own pumpkins/faces. <P> <B>Trick Or Treat Bags</B> <BR>Paint a paper lunch bag orange - paint a face on the pumpkin if desired. Add a green construction paper handle. <P> <B>Pumpkin Seed Collage</B> <BR>Wash pumpkin seeds and let dry; use for gluing. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Pumpkin Sequence Cards</B> <BR>Print the Pumpkin Sequence Cards and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Measuring Pumpkins</B> <BR>Using a measuring tape, measure the circumference of different sized pumpkins. Place in order from smallest to largest / largest to smallest. <P> <B>Weighing Pumpkins</B> <BR>Record the weights of different sized pumpkins - before weighing, have the children discuss which they think is the heaviest/the lightest and why. <P> <B>Carving Pumpkins</B> <BR>Carve and scoop pumpkins. Discuss what is inside and textures. Carve jack-o-lanterns from the pumpkins. Save the seeds for roasting and the collage craft. <P> <B>Roasting Pumpkin Seeds</B> <BR>After cleaning the seeds of any pulp, soak in a bowl of salt water for an hour. Drain and pat dry then place on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt and bake in the oven at 350 degrees until browned. Cool and enjoy. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>How A Pumpkin Grows</B> <BR>Using pumpkins, pictures, and sequence cards, explore how a pumpkin grows. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>The Pumpkin I'm Saving For Me</B> <BR>Oh, out in the garden <BR>Four pumpkins I found; <BR>They were bright orange pumpkins <BR>That lay on the ground. <BR>I gave away three, <BR>But now as you see, <BR>The pumpkin that's left <BR>I am saving for me. <P> I'll carve out a mouth, <BR>And a nose and two eyes. <BR>And when you come to visit <BR>You'll have a surprise; <BR>Perched high on the wall, <BR>I hope it won't fall! <BR>You'll see that my pumpkin's <BR>The best one of all. <P> <B>Pumpkins Have Such Happy Grins</B> <BR><I>Sung to: "Mary Had A Little Lamb"</I> <BR>Pumpkins have such happy grins, happy grins, happy grins <BR>Pumpkins have such happy grins <BR>It's Halloween at last. <P> <B>Jack o Lantern </B> <BR><I>Sung to: "I'm a Little Teapot"</I> <BR>I'm a little Jack o lantern <BR>Fat and Fine <BR>They picked me off a pumpkin vine <BR>Halloween is coming don't you know <BR>Just light my candle and watch me glow <P> <B>Five Little Pumpkins </B> <BR> Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate <BR>The first one said, "Oh, my it's getting late" <BR>The second one said, "There are witches in the air" <BR>The third one said, "But we don't care" <BR>The fourth one said, "Let's run and run and run" <BR>The fifth one said, "I'm ready for some fun" <BR>OOOOOOOWOOOOOOO went the wind <BR>And out went the lights <BR>And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/printables/pumpkin_lesson.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Sequence Cards</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="pumpkin.html" TARGET="_blank">My Pumpkin Theme Page</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Language_Arts/Story_Telling/STT0003.html" TARGET="_blank">Storyboard of The Biggest Ever</A> <P> <A HREF="http://42explore.com/pumpkins.htm" TARGET="_blank"Pumpkins</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson028.shtml" TARGET="_blank">Pump up the Curriculum with Pumpkins</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Pumpkins/" TARGET="_blank">Pumpkin Themes</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="sleepy">When I'm Sleepy</A> </H3> <I>by Jane R. Howard</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program7sleepy.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Nests</B> <BR>Using clay, twigs, hay, wool, etc., children construct a nest. <P> <B>Bats</B> <BR> Cut a black garbage bag and cover a small plastic bottle (chocolate milk/juice/Gatorade/pop). Secure with packing tape or hot glue. Fold a piece of the bag in half and cut a wing pattern leaving the fold. Place the fold over the twig and tape/hot glue in place. Tape the wings to the bottle Add ears and eyes to the bat. Poke a hole in the bottom of the bottle to insert a pipecleaner and bend into shape for feet. Use a dab of glue to ensure they don't slip out of the hole. <P> <B>Owl Puppets</B> <BR>Print out the Owl Puppet page. Colour and cut out the face and body. Glue onto a brown paper bag. <P> <B><A HREF="images/penguin.jpg" TARGET="_blank">Paper Bag Penguins</A></B> <BR>Stuff a paper lunch bag with newspaper, fold over the top, and staple closed. Paint the entire bag black and let dry. Cut a white body from construction paper and glue onto the front of the penguin. Add eyes and a beak. Cut feet from construction paper and glue to the bottom of the bag. <P> <B>Pillows</B> <BR>Purchase inexpensive pillow cases and cut in half. Sew the cut end before starting. Have children place a fork in the center of their pillowcase and twirl until a tight circle is formed. Secure with thick elastics. Soak in fabric dye for a couple of hours - have a few choices available. Remove from the dye and ring out. Remove the elastics to reveal a tye-dye swirl pattern. Wash and dry the cases. Have the children stuff with batting and then sew the ends closed using a machine if possible for durability. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Habitat Match</B> <BR>Print the Habitat Matching Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Edible Nests</B> <BR>Make Rice Krispie Squares according to directions on the cereal box. Add chocolate chips to the marshmallow/butter mixture and stir before adding the Rice Krispies. Mould into nest shapes. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Animal Homes</B> <BR>Explore and discover information about the habitats and homes of each of the animals from the story. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Way Up In The Sky</B> <BR>Way up in the sky <BR>The little birds fly <BR>While down in their nest <BR>The baby birds rest <BR>With a wing on the left <BR>And a wing on the right <BR>The babies are sleeping <BR>All snug for the night <BR>Shhhhhh - the babies are sleeping <I>(spoken)</I> <BR>The bright sun comes up <BR>The dew falls away <BR>"Good morning, good morning." <BR>The little birds say. <P> <B>Raccoon Sleeps</B> <BR><I>Sung to: Kookaburra</I> <BR>Raccoon sleeps in a hollow tree <BR>While the sun shines on you and me. <BR>Sleep, little raccoon, <BR>Sleep, little raccoon, <BR>Warm and cozily. <P> <B>Big Bear</B> <BR><I>Sung to: Row, Row, Row Your Boat</I> <BR>Big bear, big bear, <BR>Resting in your den. <BR>Sleeping through the winter <BR>Before you're out again. <P> <B>Raccoon Sleeps</B> <BR><I>Sung to: Frere Jacques</I> <BR>Bats are sleeping <BR>Bats are sleeping <BR>Upside down <BR>Upside down <BR>Waiting for the night to come <BR>Waiting for the night to come <BR>Then they fly around <BR>Then they fly around. <P> <B>Great Big Owl</B> <BR><I>Sung to: I'm a Little Teapot</I> <BR>I'm a great big owl, as you can see <BR>I live high up in a tree. | <BR>All the other birds wake me up when they play, <BR>Because I like to sleep all day! <P> <B>Penguin's Home</B> <BR>The penguins' habitat <BR>is freezing <BR>You'll like it there <BR>If you don't mind sneezing <BR>I, myself, don't find it pleasing. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/owlpuppet.jpg" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/owlpuppet.jpg" ALT="owl puppet" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <A HREF="images/animalhomes.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Animal Homes Matching Game</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.kidport.com/REFLIB/Science/AnimalHomes/AnimalHomes.htm" TARGET="_blank">Animal Homes</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ey/science/animal_h/index.htm" TARGET="_blank">Animal Homes - Online Game</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="timesleep">Time to Sleep</A> </H3> <I>by Denise Fleming</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program8timesleep.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Animal Puppets</B> <BR>Print the animals of the story characters. Colour or paint the animals and then glue to a tongue depressor. Children use the puppets to recreate/retell the story in their own words. <P> <B>Fall Colours Collage</B> <BR>Cut and paste (or rip and paste) construction paper to create a collage of Fall colours. <P> <B>Leaf Prints</B> <BR>Collect leaves from various types of trees. Dip in paint and stamp onto a large piece of paper to create leaf prints. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Nature Walk</B> <BR>Take a walk around your neighbourhood and point out/discuss all the signs of Fall. <P> <B>Walk to the Lake</B> <BR>We are lucky enough to have a lake nearby in which to visit ducks/geese preparing to migrate for the winter. <P> <B>Rake Leaves</B> <BR>Rake the leaves in your yard. Create large piles and enjoy jumping in and running through the leaves. <P> <B>Plastic Animals, Build Habitats</B> <BR>Use various materials to create winter habitats for the different animlas in the story. Add plastic animals for the children to interact with the various habitats. <P> <B>Sequence Cards</B> <BR>Print the 'Animals of the Story' sequence cards. Have the children place the animal cards in the order they appear in the story. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Animals</B> <BR>Discuss how each of the animals in the story prepare for winter. <P> <B>Hibernation</B> <BR>Explore how different animals survive the winter. <P> <B>Fall</B> <BR>Discuss and explore the signs of Fall. Set up a nature table with coloured leaves and pictures of animals getting ready for winter. <P> <B>Fall Colours</B> <BR>Explore and experiment with Fall colours. Use food colouring to dip folded paper towel sheets in - red and yellow to create orange. Experiment with paints to create the colours of Fall. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Big Bear</B> <BR><I>Sung to: Row, Row, Row, Your Boat</I> <BR>Big bear, big bear, <BR>Hunting near the trees. <BR>Feasting on the honeycomb <BR>Made by busy bees. <P> Big bear, big bear, <BR>Wading in the lake. <BR>Fish is your favourite dish <BR>Which one will you take? <P> Big bear, big bear, <BR>Resting in your den. <BR>Sleeping through the winter <BR>Before you're out again. <P> <B>Snail</B> <BR>He cannot fly <BR>He cannot hop <BR>He cannot run at all <BR>But you should see <BR>The way he goes <BR>Slowly up the wall. <P> He cannot skip <BR>Or race about <BR>He has one way to go <BR>And as I watched him <BR>I must say <BR>He's good at going slow. <P> <B>Skunk's Hole</B> <BR>Well, I stuck my head <BR>In a little skunk's hole <BR>The little skunk said <BR>"Well bless my soul <BR>Take it out, take it out <BR>Take it out, remove it!" <P> Well, I didn't take it out <BR>And the little skunk said <BR>"You'd better take it out <BR>Or you'll wish you had <BR>Take it out, take it out <BR>Take it out... I removed it! <P> <B>A Turtle</B> <BR>A turtle's fond of any pond <BR> where it can swim. <BR> turtles hide <BR>away inside <BR> their shells where it is dim <BR>Turtles spy <BR>A bug or fly <BR>and snap it up to eat. <BR>Turtles go <BR>so very slow <BR>on pokey turtle feet. <P> <B>Jolly Little Woodchuck</B> <BR>Jolly little woodchuck <BR>Happy as can be <BR>Sleeping through the winter <BR>Quiet as can be <P> <B>Ladybug, Ladybug</B> <BR>Ladybug, ladybug <BR>How are you today? <BR>Ladybug, ladybug <BR>Are you going to stay? <BR>Ladybug, ladybug <BR>Time to go to bed <BR>Ladybug ladybug <BR>Rest your weary head. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/sleepanimals1.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/sleepanimals1.gif" ALT="animals of the story - page 1" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="images/sleepanimals2.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/sleepanimals2.gif" ALT="animals of the story - page 2" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="animals.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/animals1_2.gif" ALT="Sequence Cards" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.pa.msu.edu/sciencet/ask_st/021898.html" TARGET="_blank">Why do bears hibernate?</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Snails/" TARGET="_blank">All About Snails</A> <P> <A HREF="http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312800/skunks.htm" TARGET="_blank">Skunks</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.turtlepuddle.org/kidspage/hibernation.html" TARGET="_blank">How Turtles Hibernate Through the Winter</A> <P> <A HREF="http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312800/grhog.htm" TARGET="_blank">Groundhog/Woodchuck</A> <P> <A HREF="http://insected.arizona.edu/ladyinfo.htm" TARGET="_blank">Ladybug or Ladybird Beetle Information</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/nature/snugsnow.htm" TARGET="_blank">Snug in the Snow</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="doorbell">The Doorbell Rang</A> </H3> <I>by Pat Hutchins</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program9doorbell.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Cut and Decorate Cookies</B> <BR>Cut out a large circle shape from brown paper. Have children decorate with candy sprinkles. <P> <B>Bells</B> <BR>Cut an egg carton cup from a cardboard container. Paint as desired. When dry, attach a pipecleaner loop for holding - feed through a hole and secure a metal jingle bell to the inside of the egg cup. Children can ring their bells at the appropriate time in the story. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Dividing Snacks</B> <BR>At snacktime, have the children help divide the snacks out equally. <P> <B>Sharing Cookies Mat</B> <BR>Print the Sharing Cookies Mat and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Bake Cookies</B> <BR>Bake your favourite cookie recipe together or make several different types of mini cookies and graph the favourites. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Counting</B> <BR>Explore numbers and counting objects. Count objects and divide into equal piles. <P> <B>Sharing</B> <BR>Explore the concept of sharing and how we can share with our friends. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Down At the Corner</B> <BR>Down at the corner at the bakery shop <BR>There were 5 round cookies with sprinkles on the top <BR>Along came <I>(child's name)</I> with a penny to pay <BR>She bought a cookie and went to play. <P> Continue until everyone has had a turn. <P> <B>C Is For Cookie</B> <BR>C is for cookie that's good enough for me <BR>C is for cookie that's good enough for me <BR>C is for cookie that's good enough for me <BR>Oh, cookie, cookie, cookie starts with C. <P> <B>The Sharing Song</B> <BR>It's mine but you can have some <BR>With you I'd like toshare it <BR>'Cause if I share it with you <BR>You'll have some too. <P> If I have a cake to eat <BR>If I have a tasty treat <BR>If you come to me and ask <BR>I'll give some to you. <P> It's mine but you can have some <BR>With you I'd like toshare it <BR>'Cause if I share it with you <BR>You'll have some too. <P> If I have a book to read <BR>If I have a block you need <BR>If you come to me and ask <BR>I'll share it with you. <P> It's mine but you can have some <BR>With you I'd like toshare it <BR>'Cause if I share it with you <BR>You'll have some too. <BR><I>~Raffi~</I> <P> Every child needs to have <A HREF="http://www.raffinews.com/" TARGET="_blank">Raffi</A> to dance to! <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="cookies.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/cookies1.gif" ALT="Cookie Match Game" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.ideastream.org/common/worksheets/The_Doorbell_Rang.pdf" TARGET="_blank">The Doorbell Rang</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/297.shtml" TARGET="_blank">Equal Parts</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="gingerbread">Gingerbread Baby</A> </H3> <I>by Jan Brett</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program10gingerbread.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Spicy Collage</B> <BR>Have children spread glue onto their paper and sprinkle with ginger and cinnamon. <P> <P> <B>Gingerbread House</B> <BR>Cut a house shape from brown paper. Let children decorate with paper candies. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <P> <B>Gingerbread Men <BR><I>Dough </I> </B> <BR>2 ¾ cups flour <BR>1 tsp ginger <BR>½ tsp baking soda <BR>1 ½ tsp salt <BR>½ cinnamon <BR>½ cup shortening <BR>½ cup sugar <BR>1 egg <BR>½ + [! cup molasses <P><B><I>Icing</I> </B> <BR>2 cups icing sugar <BR>½ tsp. cream of tartar <BR>4 tsp. water (approximately) <BR> Combine dry ingredients. Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and molasses. Stir dry ingredients into wet. Divide the dough into four balls, wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to a week. On a floured surface, roll out to 1/4" thickness. Cut into shapes for house or cookies. Freeze the dough for 20 minutes before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes. Mix on high, all icing ingredients for 7 to 10 minutes or until smooth. Should be thick enough to almost hold its shape. <P> <B>Gingerbread Counting Game</B> <BR>Print the Gingerbread Counting Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Measurements</B> <BR>Explore measurement using teaspoons, tablespoons, and measuring cups. Have children guess how many cups it will take to fill a bowl. Have children explore and discover that 2 half cups will make a whole etc. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Run, Run As Fast As You Can</B> <BR>Run, run as fast as you can <BR>You can't catch me <BR>I'm the Gingerbread Man <BR>You can run in the morning <BR>You can run in the night <BR>But you can't catch me <BR>Un huh, that's right <BR>You can't catch me <BR>Un huh! (clap) <BR>That's right! <P> <B>Where, Oh Where is My Gingerbread Baby?</B> <BR><I>Sung to: "Where, oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?</I> <BR>Where, oh where is my Gingerbread Baby? <BR>Oh where, oh where can he be? <BR>He ran from the oven before he was done <BR>Oh where, oh where can he be? <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="gingerbreadcount.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/gingerbreadcount1.gif" ALT="Gingerbread Counting Game" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/388.shtml" TARGET="_blank">Gingerbread Baby Unit</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.janbrett.com/" TARGET="_blank">Jan Brett's Website</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Gingerbread/index.shtml" TARGET="_blank">Gingerbread</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.midgefrazel.net/gingerbread.html" TARGET="_blank">Catch the Gingerbread Man</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="noisy">Santa's Noisy Night</A> </H3> <I>by Julie Sykes</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program11santa.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Christmas Gifts</B> <BR>Each year we make a special gift for the parents. Please visit my Christmas Gifts page for ideas. <P> <B>Christmas Cards</B> <BR>Each year we make a special card for the parents to go with their gift. Some ideas are: <BR>*Tree Handprint Card - Paint child's hand green and stamp onto paper fingers touching. This will create a Christmas tree. When dry, have children add a base to the tree either with markers or by adding a brown square sticker. Add a sticker star and children can decorate the tree if they like or just drizzle glitter glue for a pretty tinsel effect. <BR>*Christmas Card Pictures - Recycle old Christmas cards by cutting out the front pictures and children can choose a special one to place on their card or create a collage from the cut out pictures. <BR>*Rudolph Card - Paint the child's foot brown and stamp onto paper. Use their hands and part of their arms for the antlers. Glue on googly eyes when dry and a red pompom nose. <BR>*Christmas Colours Card - Place a folded sheet of paper in a small box (the cases cans come in works great). Add a dab of red and a dab of green paint onto the front of the card. Place a golf ball into the box and roll it around in the paint by tipping the box. Continue until the card has the desired design. Let dry. <P> <B>Paper Chains</B> <BR>Provide strips of coloured construction paper to create paper chains for their Christmas tree. <P> <B><A HREF="images/conetree.jpg" TARGET="_blank">Pinecone Trees</A></B> <BR>Attach 3 pinecones together using a gluegun for the base of the tree. Glue one pinecone on top of the 3 in the center; paint the tree green and allow to dry; paint the tips of the cones white (for snow) and add silver glitter while paint is still wet. These are REALLY pretty. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Santa's Journey Game</B> <BR>Print the Santa's Journey Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Sounds</B> <BR>Explore and identify sounds around us. Experiment and identify with loud and soft sounds. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Jingle Bells</B> <BR> Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way <BR>Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh <BR>Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way <BR>Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh. <P> Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh <BR>Over the fields we go, laughing all the way - Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha <BR>Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright <BR>Oh What fun it is to sing a sleighing song tonight. <P> Oh, Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way <BR>Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh <BR>Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way <BR>Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh. <P> <B>Must Be Santa</B> <BR>Who's got a beard that's long and white <BR>Santa's got a beard that's long and white <BR>Who comes around on a special night <BR>Santa comes around on a special night. <P> Special Night, beard that's white <BR>Must be Santa Must be Santa <BR>Must be Santa, Santa Claus. <P> Who wears boots and a suit of red <BR>Santa wears boots and a suit of red <BR>Who wears a long cap on his head <BR>Santa wears a long cap on his head. <P> Cap on head, suit that's red <BR>Special night, beard that's white <BR>Must be Santa Must be Santa <BR>Must be Santa, Santa Claus. <P> Who's got a big red cherry nose <BR>Santa's got a big red cherry nose <BR>Who laughs this way Ho Ho Ho <BR>Santa laughs this way Ho Ho Ho. <P> Ho Ho Ho, cherry nose <BR>Cap on head, suit that's red <BR>Special night, beard that's white <BR>Must be Santa Must be Santa <BR>Must be Santa, Santa Claus. <P> Who very soon will come our way <BR>Santa very soon will come our way <BR>Eight little reindeer pull his sleigh <BR>Santa's little reindeer pull his sleigh. <P> Reindeer sleigh, come our way <BR>Ho Ho Ho, cherry nose <BR>Cap on head, suit that's red <BR>Special night, beard that's white <BR>Must be Santa Must be Santa <BR>Must be Santa, Santa Claus. <P> <B>Up On The Housetop</B> <BR>Up on the housetop the reindeer pause <BR>Out jumps good old Santa Claus <BR>Down through the chimney with lots of toys <BR>All for the little ones Christmas joys <P> Ho, Ho, Ho <BR>Who wouldn't go <BR>Ho, ho, ho <BR>Who wouldn't go <BR>Up on the housetop <BR>Click, click, click <BR>Down through the chimney with <BR>Good Saint Nick <P> First comes the stocking <BR>Of little Nell <BR>Oh, dear Santa <BR>Fill it well <BR>Give her a dolly <BR>That laughs and cries <BR>One that will open <BR>And shut her eyes <P> Ho, Ho, Ho <BR>Who wouldn't go <BR>Ho, ho, ho <BR>Who wouldn't go <BR>Up on the housetop <BR>Click, click, click <BR>Down through the chimney with <BR>Good Saint Nick <P> Next comes the stocking <BR>Of little Will <BR>Oh, just see what <BR>A glorious fill <BR>Here is a hammer <BR>And lots of tacks <BR>Also a ball <BR>And a whip that cracks. <P> Ho, Ho, Ho <BR>Who wouldn't go <BR>Ho, ho, ho <BR>Who wouldn't go <BR>Up on the housetop <BR>Click, click, click <BR>Down through the chimney with <BR>Good Saint Nick <P> <B>We Wish You A Merry Christmas</B> <BR>We wish you a Merry Christmas <BR>We wish you a Merry Christmas <BR>We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year <BR>Good tidings we bring to you and your kin <BR>Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. <P> <B>Rudolph</B> <BR> Rudolf, the red-nosed reindeer <BR>Had a very shiny nose <BR>And if you ever saw it <BR>You would even say it glows. <P> All of the other reindeer <BR>Used to laugh and call him names <BR>They never let poor Rudolf <BR>Play in any reindeer games. <P> Then one foggy Christmas eve <BR>Santa came to say: <BR>"Rudolf with your nose so bright, <BR>Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" <P> Then all the reindeer loved him <BR>As they shouted out with glee: <BR>"Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer, <BR>You'll go down in history!" <P> <P> <B>Jolly Old St. Nicholas</B> <BR>Jolly old Saint Nicholas, <BR>Lean your ear this way <BR>Don't you tell a single soul <BR>What I'm going to say <BR>Christmas Eve is coming soon <BR>Now, you dear old man, <BR>Whisper what you'll bring to me <BR>Tell me if you can. <P> When the clock is striking twelve <BR>And I'm fast asleep, <BR>Down the chimney broad and black <BR>With your sack you'll creep <BR>All the stockings you will find <BR>Hanging in a row <BR>Mine will be the shortest one <BR>You'll be sure to know. <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="delivery.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/delivery1.gif" ALT="Santa's Journey Game" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="christmas.html" TARGET="_blank">My Christmas Page</A> <P> <A HREF="xmas.html" TARGET="_blank">My Christmas Gifts Page</A> <P> <A HREF="http://stepbystepcc.com/holidays/christmas.html" TARGET="_blank">Christmas Theme</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="something">Something From Nothing</A> </H3> <I>by Phoebe Gilman</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program12something.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>No Sew Blanket</B> <BR>Children create a mini <A HREF="http://www.exploringwomanhood.com/homelife/ideas/pom-jan03.htm" TARGET="_blank">no sew</A> blanket. <P> <B>Cutting</B> <BR>Have children practice cutting skills with paper and/or magazines. <P> <B>Material Collage</B> <BR>Create a collage from scrap material. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Sequence Cards</B> <BR>Print the sequence cards and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Family/Grandparents</B> <BR>Explore the different roles of family members. Have children share their Grandparent moments with the group. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <P> <B>Grandpa</B> <BR> I like to walk with Grandpa, <BR>His steps are short like mine <BR>He doesn't say "Now hurry up!" <BR>He always takes his time. <BR>Most people have to hurry <BR>They do not stop and see <BR>I'm glad that I have Grandpa <BR>"Unrushed" and young like me. <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="something.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/something1.gif" ALT="sequence cards" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.scholastic.ca/bigbooks/BB_Something.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Something From Nothing</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit110/lesson3.html" TARGET="_blank">Sharing and Caring Across Generations</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="dinosaur">Dinosaur Roar</A> </H3> <I>by Paul & Henrietta Stickland</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program13dinoroar.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Stuffed T-Rex</B> <BR>Print 't-rex for stuffed dinosaur' image - print as is and also a mirror image. Have children paint and let dry. Glue images onto brown kraft paper (the type that comes in a roll and you use for wrapping parcels). Put the image together on the brown paper. Cut out the 2 t-rex pictures. Staple 1/2 the dinosaur and have children ball up strips of newspaper to use as stuffing. Finish stapling around the dinosaur. <P> <P> <B>Dinosaur Stencils</B> <BR>Have children place dinosaur rubbing stencils under their paper and rub with crayons to see the dinosaur appear. <P> <P> <B>Dinosaur Skeletons</B> <BR>Print out a dinosaur shape and have children glue and shape cooked spaghetti onto the outline.. <P> <P> <B>Paper Maché Dinosaur Eggs </B> <BR>Cover a balloon with paper maché. When dry, paint the egg. For a real dinosaur surprise, place a toy dino in the balloon before covering. Carefully pop and remove the balloon when the paper maché is dry and then cover the small hole. Let dry again and then have the children paint. They can open (hatch) their eggs to discover the baby dinosaur surprise. <P> <B>Fossils</B> <BR>Mix the following ingredients together... <P> 1 cup flour <BR>1/2 cup salt <BR>1 cup used coffee grounds <BR>1/2 cup cold coffee <P> Roll the dough into a ball and then flatten slightly. Press objects such as shells/bones/leaves into the dough to create a fossil. Let dry for a few days to harden. <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Opposites Game</B> <BR>Put an opposites game/puzzle out on the table for the children to use during child directed play. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Herbivores/Carnivores</B> <BR>Sort and discuss the various types and names of Dinosaurs. <P> <B>Ice Age</B> <BR>Discuss what happened to the Dinosaurs and why they did not survive. <P> <B>Fossils</B> <BR>Look at pictures and real fossils. Discuss how they were created. <P> <B>Opposites</B> <BR>Have children discuss and match pictures of opposites. Discuss the opposites in the story. <B>Dinosaur Matching Game</B> <BR>Print the dinosaur matching game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Dinosaurs Lived Long Ago</B> <BR> Dinosaurs lived long ago <BR> When the world was new <BR> They were very big and strong <BR> Very scary too. <BR> Some of them had plants to eat <BR> From the ocean floor <BR> Some of them would rather eat <BR> Another Dinosaur!</H4> <P> <B>Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur</B> <BR> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur lives in a swamp <BR> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur gets very damp <BR> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur is really neat <BR> But she always trips on her great, big feet. THUD <P> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur has four legs <BR> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur lays big eggs <BR> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur always wails <BR> When you step on the tip of her great, long tail. <BR> THUD...YIPES <P> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur is lots of fun <BR> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur loves to run <BR> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur runs real fast <BR> When Tyrannosaurus Rex is on her path. <BR> THUD...YIPES...RUN <P> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur s a friend of mine <BR> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur has spikes on her spine <BR> Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur loves to roar <BR> But, really she s a gentle herbivore. <BR> THUD... YIPES... RUN... ROAR! <BR><I>~Charlotte Diamond~</I> <P> I have 3 of <A HREF="http://www.charlottediamond.com/" TARGET="_blank">Charlotte Diamond's</A> cds and they are AWESOME... I highly recommend adding them to your collection! <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="t-rex.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/t-rex1.gif" ALT="t-rex stuffed dino" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="dinomatch.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/dinomatch1.gif" ALT="dinosaur matching game" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="dinosaurs.html" TARGET="_blank">My Dinosaur Page</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.literacymatters.com/resources/Weekly_Plan_EYT3W2.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Literacy Matters - Dinosaur Roar</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.knowledge.state.va.us/cgi-bin/lesview.cgi?idl=110" TARGET="_blank">Dinosaur Phonemic Awareness</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Dinosaurs/" TARGET="_blank">Dinosaurs 1</A> <P> <A HREF="http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/dinopage.html" TARGET="_blank">Dinosaurs 2</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="sadie">Sadie and the Snowman</A> </H3> <I>by Allen Morgan</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program14sadie.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Draw a Snowman</B> <BR>Dip white chalk into water and draw a snowman on black or dark blue paper. Dipping the chalk in the water will create a watercolour effect and let the chalk picture 'set'. <P> <B>Paint a Snowman</B> <BR>Use white paint and brushes to create a snowman on paper. When dry, older children can add details such as face, buttons, and scarf with coloured paints. <P> <B>Clay Snowman</B> <BR>Use white clay to create a snowman; press eyes and buttons into the clay - let dry. Add a fabric scarf. <P> <B>Snowman Frame</B> <BR>Cut a circle frame shape out of fun foam for the bottom of the snowman. Add another circle on top of it. Use funfoam to add features. When dry, place a winter picture of each child into the frame space. Add a magnet strip to the back so frame can be placed on the fridge. <P> <B>Bird Feeders</B> <BR>Spread peanut butter thinly onto a t.p. tube. Roll the tube in birdseed. Add a pipecleaner handle and hang outdoors for the birds. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B><A HREF="snowmen.html" TARGET="_blank">Button Snowmen</A></B> <BR>Print template and create snowmen for the feltboard. Set up during child directed play time. <P> <B>Build a Snowman</B> <BR>Build a snowman during outdoor play. <P> <B>Feed the Squirrels</B> <BR>Walk to the forest and feed the squirrels. <P> <B>Snowman Colour Matching</B> <BR>Print the snowman colour cards and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Snowman Counting Game</B> <BR>Print the snowman counting game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Snowman Number Book</B> <BR>Print the snowman number book and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Snow</B> <BR>Explore snow/snowflakes and how they are unique. <P> <B>Melting</B> <BR>What happens when snow melts? Create 2 snowballs one small/one large. Have children guess which will melt faster. Place in tinfoil pans and observe throughout the day. <P> <B>Animals in Winter</B> <BR>Observe animals in the forest. Discuss how many left/hibernate, but some stay. How do they get food? How can we help? <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Build A Little Snowman</B> <BR>Build a little snowman <BR>Starting with it's feet <BR>Pack on lots of snow <BR>And make it nice and neat <BR>Then you make a big round ball <BR>And put it up on top <BR>Then the sun may come out <BR>And make your snowman hot <BR>He drips and he drips <BR>And he drips all day <BR>Looking for my snowman <BR>What do I see? <BR>Nothing but a puddle <BR>Where he use to be! <P> <B>Frosty the Snowman</B> <BR>Frosty the Snowman <BR>Was a jolly happy soul <BR>With a corncob pipe and a button nose <BR>And two eyes made out of coal <P> Frosty the Snowman <BR>Is a fairytale they say <BR>He was made of snow <BR>But the children know <BR>How he came to life one day <P> There must have been some magic <BR>In that old silk hat they found <BR>For when they placed it on his head <BR>He began to dance around <P> Frosty the Snowman <BR>Was alive as he could be <BR>And the children say <BR>He could laugh and play <BR>Just the same as you and me <P> Frosty the Snowman <BR>Knew the sun was hot that day <BR>So he said let's run <BR>And we'll have some fun <BR>Now before I melt away <P> Down to the village <BR>With a broomstick in his hand <BR>Running here and there all around the square <BR>Saying catch me if you can <P> He led them down the streets of town <BR>Right to the traffic cop <BR>And he only paused a moment when <BR>He heard him holler stop <P> Frosty the Snowman <BR>Had to hurry on his way <BR>But he waved goodbye <BR>Saying don't you cry <BR>I'll be back again some day <P> Thumpety thump thump <BR>Thumpety thump thump <BR>Look at Frosty go <BR>Thumpety thump thump <BR>Thumpety thump thump <BR>Over the hills of snow <P> <B>Suzy Snowflake</B> <BR>Here comes Suzy Snowflake <BR>Dressed in a snow-white gown <BR>Tap, tap, tappin' at your windowpane <BR>To tell you she's in town. <P> Here comes Suzy Snowflake <BR>Soon you will hear her say <BR>"Come out everyone and play with me <BR>I haven't long to stay. <P> If you want to make a snowman <BR>I'll help you make one, two, three <BR>If you wanna take a sleigh ride <BR>The ride's on me." <P> Here comes Suzy Snowflake <BR>Look at her tumblin' down <BR>Bringing joy to every girl and boy <BR>Suzy's come to town. <BR> <I>~by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett~</I> <P> <B>5 Little Snowmen </B> <BR>Five little snowmen made of snow, <BR>Five little snowmen in a row. <BR>Out came the sun and shone all day. <BR>And one little snowman melted away. <P>Continue for 4, 3, 2, 1 <P> <B>A Chubby Little Snowmen </B> <BR>A chubby little snowman had a carrot nose. <BR>Along came a bunny, and what do you suppose? <BR>That hungry little bunny, looking for his lunch. <BR>Grabbed that snowman s carrot nose, nibble, nibble, CRUNCH! <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/sadie.pdf">Sadie and the Snowman Sequence Activity</A> <P> <A HREF="images/coloursnowmen.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Snowman Colours</A> <P> <A HREF="images/snowmanalphawheels.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Alphabet Snowmen Clothespin Wheels</A> <P> <A HREF="images/snowmannumbers.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Snowman Number Line</A> <P> <A HREF="images/missingsnowman.pdf" TARGET="_blank">What is Missing? Snowman Game</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://stepbystepcc.com/snowman.html" TARGET="_blank">Snow & Snowman Theme</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.thevirtualvine.com/snowman.html" TARGET="_blank">The Virtual Vine - Snowmen</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.everythingpreschool.com/themes/snowmen/index.htm" TARGET="_blank">Snowmen Theme</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="nomatter">No Matter What</A> </H3> <I>by Debi Gliori</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program15nomatter.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Heart Stamping</B> <BR>Stamp different size funfoam heart stampers onto paper. <P> <B>Valentine Holders</B> <BR>Decorate 2 heart shapes; staple together to form a pocket. Add a handle for carrying. <P> <B>Heart Necklaces</B> <BR>Alternate lacing paper hearts and red coloured pasta onto string to make a necklace. <P> <B>Red/Pink Painting</B> <BR>Provide red and white paint and brushes to create a valentine coloured picture. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Big/Small Sorting</B> <BR>Sort large and small hearts into 2 categories. <P> <B>Heart Sequencing</B> <BR>Place heart shapes in order from biggest to smallest and smallest to biggest. <P> <B>Bake Heart Shaped Cookies</B> <BR>Make and bake your favourite cookie recipe and use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut the cookies. Children can decorate their hearts when cooled with icing and sprinkles. <P> <B>Valentine's Day Party</B> <BR>*Wear Red or Pink today. <BR>*Have a valentine card exchange. Children exchange cards that they bought or made with their friends. Cards can be placed in their holders to take home. <BR>*Play Musical Hearts. Have children dance around the room and when the music stops, sit down on a heart. <BR>*Colour large heart shaped pieces of paper. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Valentines</B> <BR>Explore the meaning and origins of Valentine's day. <P> <B>Big/Small</B> <BR>Explore large and small things in the world around us. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>I Love You</B> <BR>I love you <BR>You love me <BR>We're a happy family <BR>Here's a great big hug <BR>And a kiss from me to you <BR>Won't you say you love me too. <P> I love you <BR>You love me <BR>We're best friends <BR>As friends should be <BR>Here's a great big hug <BR>And a kiss from me to you <BR>Won't you say you love me too. <P> <B>Love is Nothing</B> <BR>Love is nothing 'til you give it away, give it away, give it away <BR>Love is nothing 'til you give it away <BR>And you end up having more. <P> Love is like a magic penny <BR>Hold on tight and you won't have any <BR>Lend it, spend it <BR>You'll have so many <BR>They'll be rolling all over the floor. <P> Love is nothing 'til you give it away, give it away, give it away <BR>Love is nothing 'til you give it away <BR>And you end up having more. <P> <B>You are My Sunshine</B> <BR>You are my sunshine, my only sunshine <BR>You make me happy when skies are grey <BR>You'll never know dear how much I love you <BR>Please don't take my sunshine away. <P> So let the sun shine in <BR>Face it with a grin <BR>Smilers never lose and frowners never win <BR>So let the sun shine in <BR>Face it with a grin <BR>Open up your heart and let the sun shine in! <P> <B><A HREF="valentine.html" TARGET="_blank">How Many Valentines</A></B> <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/heartsequence.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/heartsequence.gif" ALT="heart sequence cards" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <A HREF="images/heartsizesort.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Heart Size Sorting</A> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="valentines.html" TARGET="_blank">My Valentine's Page</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.everythingpreschool.com/themes/valentines/index.htm" TARGET="_blank">Everything Preschool Valentine's Theme</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Valentine_s_Day/" TARGET="_blank">Valentine's Day</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="crunch">Crunch the Crocodile</A> </H3> <I>by Josephine Croser</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program16crunch.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/crocpuppet.jpg">Crocodile Puppet</A> <BR>Cut 2 crocodile shapes from green felt - one will be a little more than the mouth part and the other will have a body and tapered tale. Make these large enough for a child's hand to fit in. Cut a mouth shape (oval) from red felt. Cut a strip of triangles from white felt for teeth. Fold the mouth piece in half - for the top and bottom of the crocodiles mouth so that children can 'snap' it open and closed. Place one strip of teeth between the mouth and the crocodile top (the part with the tail) and glue. Do the same for the bottom. Add large white pompoms to the top for eyes and glue small black pompoms to the center of the white ones. <P> <A HREF="http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/animals/alligator/" TARGET="_blank">Paper Crocodile</A> <BR>Line draw the crocodile shape onto green card paper. The crocodile will stand when cut out. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B><A HREF="http://crayola.com/ideas/idea_display.cfm?id=515" TARGET="_blank">Feed The Crocodile Game</A></B> <BR>Create the game and use plastic bugs to feed the crocodile. <P> <B>Rhyming Words Matching Game</B> <BR>Print the Rhyming Words Matching Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Crocodiles</B> <BR>Explore the habitats and characteristics of crocodiles with the aid of books, pictures, and the internet. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>5 Hungry Crocodiles</B> <BR>5 hungry crocodiles, each made a wish <BR>5 hungry crocodiles wished for some fish <BR>Along swam a purple fish <BR>Help one get his wish <BR>Snap went the crocodile - yum, yum <BR>That left... <P> 4 hungry crocodiles, each made a wish <BR>4 hungry crocodiles wished for some fish <BR>Along swam a red fish <BR>Help one get his wish <BR>Snap went the crocodile - yum, yum <BR>That left... <P> 3 hungry crocodiles, each made a wish <BR>3 hungry crocodiles wished for some fish <BR>Along swam an orange fish <BR>Help one get his wish <BR>Snap went the crocodile - yum, yum <BR>That left... <P> 2 hungry crocodiles, each made a wish <BR>2 hungry crocodiles wished for some fish <BR>Along swam a blue fish <BR>Help one get his wish <BR>Snap went the crocodile - yum, yum <BR>That left... <P> 1 hungry crocodile made a wish <BR>1 hungry crocodile wished for a fish <BR>Along swam a yellow fish <BR>Help him get his wish <BR>Snap went the crocodile - yum, yum <BR>That left... <BR>None <P> 5 full crocodiles, lunchtime is done <BR>5 full crocodiles, laying in the sun. <P> <B>Crocodile, Crocodile</B> <BR> Crocodile, crocodile <BR>Long and green, <BR>Crocodile, crocodile <BR>Teeth so mean. <BR>Snapping at a fly, <BR>Snapping at a bee, <BR>Snapping at a frog, <BR>But you can't catch me! <BR> <I>~Adapted from Alligator, Alligator by <A HREF="http://www.preschoolexpress.com/" TARGET="_blank">Jean Warren</A>~</I> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="5hungrycrocs.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/5hungrycrocs.gif" ALT="5 hungry crocodiles - Feltboard" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="images/crunchcolour.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/crunchcolour.gif" ALT="Crunch colouring page" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.first-school.ws/theme/animals/reptiles/crocodile.htm" TARGET="_blank">Crocodile Theme</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.abc.net.au/schoolstv/animals/CROCODILES.htm" TARGET="_blank">Crocodiles</A> <P> <A HREF="http://familycrafts.about.com/od/alligatorsandcrocodiles/" TARGET="_blank">Crocodile Craft Projects</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="selfish">The Selfish Crocodile</A> </H3> <I>by Faustin Charles</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program17selfishcroc.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Toothbrush Painting</B> <BR>Use a toothbrush and paste to paint on a tooth shape. <P> <B>Floss Painting</B> <BR>Use dental floss to dip into paint and 'string' paint with. <P> <B>Crocodile</B> <BR>Cut out a crocodile face with an open mouth. Have children glue white cutout teeth to the back of the paper. Flip over to see a mouthful of teeth! <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>The Selfish Crocodile Game</B> <BR>Print out The Selfish Crocodile Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Teeth</B> <BR>Discuss proper care of teeth - brushing and flossing as well as regularly visiting a dentist for checkups. <P> <B>Apple Smiles</B> <BR>Have children spread peanut butter on an apple quarter and then place mini marshmallow teeth on their smiles. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Brushin' Around the Clock </B> <BR><I>Sung to: "Rock Around the Clock"</I> <BR>1, 2, 3 o'clock, 4 o'clock BRUSH! <BR>5, 6, 7 o'clock, 8 o'clock BRUSH! <BR>9, 10, 11 o'clock, 12 o'clock BRUSH! <BR>Gotta brush around the clock tonight. <BR>Get your toothpaste out, your toothbrush too <BR>You know what you've gotta do <BR>Gotta brush with all your might <BR>Gotta brush them 'til they're sparklin' white <BR>Gotta brush, gotta brush, gotta brush your teeth tonight! <P> <B>When You Wake Up in the Morning</B> <BR>When you wake up in the morning it's a quarter to one <BR>And you want to have a little fun <BR>You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch <BR>You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch. <P> When you wake up in the morning it's a quarter to two <BR>And you're looking around for something to do <BR>You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch <BR>You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch. <P> When you wake up in the morning it's a quarter to three <BR>And your mind is humming twiddledeedee <BR>You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch <BR>You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch. <P> When you wake up in the morning it's a quarter to four <BR>And you think you hear a knock at your door <BR>You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch <BR>You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch. <P> When you wake up in the morning it's a quarter to five <BR>And you just can't wait to come alive <BR>You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch <BR>You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch. <BR>(softer)You brush your teeth <BR>Chchchch, chchchchchch <BR>You brush your teeth. <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/selfishcrocgame.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/selfishcrocgame.gif" ALT="Selfish Croc Game" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.literacymatters.com/resources/Weekly_Plan_Y1T2W10.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Literacy Matters - The Selfish Crocodile</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="alexander">Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day</A> </H3> <I>by Judith Viorst</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program18alexander.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Cereal Necklaces</B> <BR>Add loop cereal (cheerios/fruit loops/etc) to a string to create a necklace. <P> <B>Invisible Pictures </B> <BR>Have children draw a picture on white paper using a white crayon. When finished, paint over the picture with a dark coloured paint to reveal the picture. <P> <B>Ice-cream Cones </B> <BR>Stamp square frames onto a brown piece of paper with dark brown paint. When dry, roll to create a cone shape - trim excess paper. Children choose brown, pink or white tissue paper to scrunch into a ball to place into their cone shape. <P> <B>Shoe Prints</B> <BR>Trace each child's foot while wearing their shoes. Decorate as they wish using crayons or markers. Cut out their shoe prints. <P> <B>Toothbrush Painting</B> <BR>Use a toothbrush instead of a paintbrush to paint with. <P> <B>Kangaroo</B> <BR>Print the Kangaroo onto card paper. Colour or paint. Use a brad to attach the leg to the body of the kangroo. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Alexander Game</B> <BR>Print and play the Alexander Game. <P> <B>Counting to 20</B> <BR>Practice counting to 20 - discuss how Alexander left out 16. <P> <B>Shoe Store</B> <BR>Set up the Dramatic Play area as a shoe store. Add rulers for measuring feet, different shoes, shoe boxes, and cash registers. <P> <B>Tieing</B> <BR>Practice tieing shoes with the children. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Feelings</B> <BR>Print the Emotions Sorting Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Australia</B> <BR>Explore the country of Australia - seasons are opposite to ours, animals of Australia, the Outback, and some differences in the language. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>If You're Happy and You Know It</B> <BR>If you're happy and you know it <BR>Clap your hands <BR>If you're happy and you know it <BR>Clap your hands <BR>If you're happy and you know it <BR>And you really want to show it <BR>If you're happy and you know it <BR>Clap your hands. <P> If you're mad and you know it <BR>Stomp your feet <BR>If you're mad and you know it <BR>Stomp your feet <BR>If you're mad and you know it <BR>And you really want to show it <BR>If you're mad and you know it <BR>Stomp your feet. <P> Continue with other emotions and actions <P> <B>Kalamazoo the Kangaroo</B> <BR><I>Sung to: Old MacDonald had a Farm</I> <BR>Kalamazoo, the kagaroo see what I can do <BR>I can jump as far as a motor car <BR>You can do it too. <BR>Oh sing a jump, jump <BR>Oh sing a bump, bump <BR>Everywhere a jump, bump <BR>Kalamazoo, the kangaroo <BR>See what I can do! <P> Kalamazoo, the kagaroo see what I can do <BR>In one short week I can jump a creek <BR>You can do it too. <BR>Oh sing a jump, jump <BR>Oh sing a bump, bump <BR>Everywhere a jump, bump <BR>Kalamazoo, the kangaroo <BR>See what I can do! <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/kangaroo.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/kangaroo.gif" ALT="Kangaroo" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <A HREF="images/alexandergameboard.pdf" TARGET=_blank">Alexander Game</A> <P> <A HREF="images/alexandergamepieces.pdf" TARGET=_blank">Alexander Game Pieces</A> <P> <A HREF="images/emotionsorting.pdf" TARGET=_blank">Emotions Sorting Game</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> Printouts for the Alexander Game were found at <A HREF="http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/family/alexander/game.html" TARGET="_blank">The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts</A> website. <P> <A HREF="http://www.mce.k12tn.net/reading9/alexander_and_the_no_good.htm" TARGET="_blank">Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="grumpybunny">The Grumpy Easter Bunny</A> </H3> <I>by Justine Korman</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program19bunny.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Bunny Puppets</B> <BR>Cut a hand puppet bunny shape from felt (white or brown). Children can add features with felt pieces. <P> <B>Baskets</B> <BR>Provide each child with a weaving mat cut from construction paper. Children weave strips through the mat. When finished, staple the four corners for a basket shape and add a handle. <P> <B>Egg Shell Gluing</B> <BR>Provide disinfected and dyed egg shells for children to glue onto paper to create a collage. <P> <B>Palette Painting Egg Shape</B> <BR>Cut a large egg shape from white paper and have children decorate it with palette paints. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Dye Eggs</B> <BR>Provide pots of dye for children to colour their hard boiled eggs in. <P> <B>Egg Hunt</B> <BR>Hide foil wrapped chocolate eggs and have an Easter egg hunt. <P> <B>Easter Party</B> <BR>After hunting for eggs, have an Easter party: <BR>*Children can make bunny headbands from funfoam or construction paper. <BR>*Bunny Hop - do the bunny hop to music. <BR>*Play pin the Tail on the Easter Bunny. Cut out a large bunny shape with only a stencil area of where the tail should be. Cut out a tail for each child with their name on it. Add tape or sticky tack to the back of each tail. Blindfold one at a time and see who can place their tail closest to the correct spot. <BR>*Play Basket Bean Bag Toss. Have children toss bean bags into a large basket. You can cut egg shapes out of felt and sew egg shaped bean bags! <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Rabbits</B> <BR>Learn about Rabbits using books, pictures, and the internet. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Peter Cottontail</B> <BR>Here comes Peter Cottontail <BR>Hopping down the bunny trail <BR>Hippity hoppity <BR>Easter's on it's way <P> Bringing all the girls and boys <BR>Baskets full of Easter joys <BR>Things to make your Easter <BR>Bright and gay. <P> There's jelly beans for Tommy <BR>Coloured eggs for sister Sue <BR>There's an orchid for my Mommy <BR>And a tie for Daddy too. <P> Oh here comes Peter Cottontail <BR>Hopping down the Bunny trail <BR>Hippity Hoppity <BR>Happy Easter day! <P> <B>Oh See the Baskets</B> <BR>Oh see the baskets of Easter Eggs <BR>Pink and blue, purple too <BR>With chocolate bunnies <BR>And jelly beans <BR>I'll share my basket with you. <P> <B>Mr Ears</B> <BR>I have a little bunny <BR>I call him Mr. Ears <BR>Because he perks his ears up <BR>At everything he hears. <P> I have a little bunny <BR>I call him Mr. Ears <BR>His nose begins to wiggle <BR>When Easter time is near. <P> <B>Lippity Lop</B> <BR>Lippity lop, lippity lop <BR>Here comes a bunny hippity hop <BR>With ears so tall and tail so small <BR>Hippity, hippity hop <P> He sits up straight and wriggles his nose <BR>At every sound he hears <BR>Then scampers away as fast as he can <BR>And suddenly disappears <P> Oh Lippety lop, lippety lop <BR>Here comes a bunny hippity hop <BR>With ears so tall and tail so small <BR>Hippity, hippity hop. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/eggsbasketwordfamilies.pdf" TARGET=_blank">Put Your Eggs in a Basket Word Family Game</A> <P> <A HREF="images/eggaddition.pdf" TARGET=_blank">Egg Addition</A> <P> <A HREF="images/easteregghuntgame.pdf" TARGET=_blank">Easter Egg Hunt Game</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.thevirtualvine.com/Easter.html" TARGET="_blank">The Virtual Vine - Easter</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="puddles">Puddles</A> </H3> <I>by Jonathan London</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program20puddles.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Fingerpaint With Grey</B> <BR>Fingerpaint on paper with grey paint to create rain clouds. <P> <B>Worms</B> <BR>Use plastercine to make worms. <P> <B>Splatter Painting</B> <BR>Water down blue tempera paint and splash onto paper by flicking a paintbrush. <P> <B>Rain Pictures</B> <BR>During a light rain, place paper with dry tempera outdoors and watch the rain create a masterpiece. <P> <B>Rain Sticks</B> <BR>Cover one end of a paper towel tube - seal completely. Add rice. Seal other end. Children can paint their rainstick however they choose. When dry, add embelishments such as leather string and feathers. When tipped gently, it will sound like rain. <P> <B>Spray Pictures</B> <BR>Place crepe or tissue paper (must be the 'bleeding' kind) onto a piece of white paper. When children have covered their papers to their satisfaction, give them a spray bottle filled with water so they can spray the picture. Put on mist as you just want to 'wet' the paper, not soak it. When dry, the crepe/tissue paper will fall right off and leave behind their picture/pattern. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Music and Movement</B> <BR>Use various instruments to re-create the sounds of rain and thunder. <P> <B>Mud Pudding</B> <BR>Make instant chocolate pudding. Create a worm pudding by adding crushed chocolate cookies and gummy worms to the top. <P> <B>Measure Rainfall</B> <BR>Measure and record rainfall for each day/the week. <P> <B>The Rain Cycle</B> <BR>Discuss the rain cycle. Create rain using a mirror and kettle - ensure that the experiment is done out of children's reach! <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Nature Walk</B> <BR>We are lucky enough to have a lake nearby to walk to and observe/explore wildlife. Walk to your nearest wildlife area - forest, wooded area, or park. <P> <B>Observe Worms</B> <BR>Observe worms in their natural habitat. <P> <B>Explore Mud</B> <BR>Start with dirt and add water - explore the properties of mud. Provide buckets and containers to create mudpies! If possible, do this on a 'water day' and children can rinse off in the sprinkler. <P> <B>Explore Puddles</B> <BR>Walk around your neighbourhood after a rainfall. How are the puddles created? Explore and discuss the differences in sizes and shapes. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>I Hear Thunder</B> <BR><I>Sung to: Frere Jacques</I> <BR>I hear thunder, I hear thunder <BR>Hark don't you, hark don't you <BR>Pitter, patter raindrops <BR>Pitter, patter raindrops <BR>I'm wet through <BR>So are you! <P> <B>Puddle Play</B> <BR><I>Sung to: Go In and Out The Window</I> <BR>What loves to splash in a puddle <BR>What loves to splash in a puddle <BR>What loves to swim in a puddle <BR>A duck loves a puddle, don't you <P> <BR>What loves to splash in a puddle <BR>What loves to splash in a puddle <BR>What loves to hop in a puddle <BR>A frog loves a puddle, don't you <P> <BR>What loves to splash in a puddle <BR>What loves to splash in a puddle <BR>What loves to play in a puddle <BR>Oh, I love a puddle, don't you <P> <B>Dr. Foster</B> <BR>Dr. Foster went to Gloucester <BR>In a shower of rain <BR>He stepped in a puddle <BR>Right up to his middle <BR>And he never went there again <P> <B>Willie Ate a Worm</B> <BR> Willie ate a worm today, <BR>a squiggly, wiggly worm. <BR>He picked it up <BR>from the dust and dirt <BR>and wiped it off <BR>on his brand new shirt. <BR>Then slurp, slupp <BR>he ate it up, <BR>yes Willie ate a worm today, <BR>a squiggly, wiggly worm. <P> Willie ate a worm today, <BR>he didn't bother to chew, <BR>and we all stared <BR>and we all squirmed <BR>when Willie swallowed <BR>down that worm. <BR>Then slupp, slurp <BR>Willie burped <BR>yes Willie ate a worm today, <BR>I think I'll eat one too. <BR> <I>~Jack Prelutsky~</I> <P> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="worms.html" TARGET="_blank">My Worm Page</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/" TARGET="_blank">The Adventures of Herman the Worm</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.thinkingfountain.org/w/worms/worms/worms.html" TARGET="_blank"> Worms</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="sarah">Big Sarah's Little Boots</A> </H3> <I>by Paulette Bourgeois</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program21sarahsboots.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Footprints</B> <BR>Have children step into paint and then walk on a long sheet of mural paper. <P> <B>All About Me Book</B> <BR>Create a book with height, weight, shoe size, and favourite things. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Big/Small Sorting Game</B> <BR>Print the Big/Small Sorting Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Stretching</B> <BR>Stretch different objects - elastics, our bodies, sticky tack, balloons, etc. <P> <B>Growth Chart</B> <BR>Print one of the available grow charts by clicking on the links under printables. Place on the wall, measure each child and mark their height with an arrow with their name on it. Remeasure in a few months so they can see how much they've grown. <P> <B>Shoe Store</B> <BR>Set up a shoe store in the dramatic play area. Add shoes for selling, cash registers, shoe boxes, seats, and rulers for measuring feet. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Measurement</B> <BR>Explore and examine different measuring materials and use to measure things around the room. <P> <B>Rain</B> <BR>Explore what happens when it rains. Measure rainfall for the week with a rain gauge. <P> <B>Size</B> <BR>Explore Big/Small - how size can be relative. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="big-little.html" TARGET=_blank"><IMG SRC="images/big_little1.gif" ALT="Big/Little Sorting Game" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <A HREF="http://pbskids.org/georgeshrinks/fun/downloads/growth-chart.html" TARGET="_blank">George Shrinks Growth Chart</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.flintstonesvitamins.ca/new_kids_club/eng/growth.asp" TARGET="_blank">Flintstone's Growth Chart</A> <P> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.childcarealgoma.ca/UploadedFiles/files/big_sarahs_little_boots_~_group_activities_-_infant.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Big Sarah's Little Boots</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="dark">The Dark at the Top of the Stairs</A> </H3> <I>by Sam McBratney</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program22dark.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Mice</B> <BR>Cut a 2 teardrop shapes from grey felt. Glue 3/4 closed, stuff with cotton or batting and add a wool tail. Glue closed. Add felt or googly eyes to the mouse and little pink and grey ears made by small teardrop shaped felt pieces folded and glued. <P> <P> <B>Cat Mask</B> <BR>Provide each child with a paper plate to paint. When dry, have them add triangle ears and cut out the eye holes. Add a little construction paper triangle nose and whiskers from wool. <P> <P> <B>Silhouettes</B> <BR>Provide silhouette cutout shapes for glueing on white paper. Trace child's silhouette onto black paper - cut out and mount. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Counting to 12</B> <BR>Number the inside of an egg carton 1 to 12. Have children place the correct number of counters in each numbered cup. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Fears</B> <BR>Discuss fears with children. <P> <P> <B>Shadows</B> <BR>Explore shadows using different light sources (flashlights, lamps, and the sun). <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Pussycat, Pussycat</B> <BR>Pussycat, Pussycat <BR>Where have you been <BR>I've been to London <BR>To visit the Queen <BR>Pussycat, Pussycat <BR>What did you there? <BR>I frightened a little mouse <BR>Under a chair! <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="mother">Are You My Mother?</A> </H3> <I>by P.D. Eastman</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program23mother.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Mother's Day Gifts and Cards</B> <BR>Each year we make a special gift for Mom - please visit my Mother's Day gift page for ideas. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Sequence Cards</B> <BR>Print the 'Are You My Mother' sequence cards. Have the children place the cards in the order they appear in the story. <P> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Mother's Day</B> <BR>Explore why we celebrate Mother's Day and ways families choose to enjoy this special day. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>I Love You Mommy</B> <BR><I>Sung to: You are my sunshine</I> <BR>I love you mommy <BR>My dearest mommy <BR>You make me happy <BR>When I am sad <BR>I want to tell you <BR>I really love you! <BR>When I'm with you I am so glad! <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/mothergame.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Are You My Mother Sequencing Game</A> <P> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="mother.html" TARGET="_blank">My Mother's Day Page</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.123child.com/UBB/showthread.php?t=3090" TARGET="_blank">Mother's Day Preschool Lesson Plans</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.ecewebguide.com/mother.html" TARGET="_blank">ECE Web Guide - Mother's Day</A> <P> <A HREF="http://stepbystepcc.com/holidays/mothersday.html" TARGET="_blank">Step by Step Childcare - Mother's Day</A> <P> <A HREF="http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/mothersday/a/040901a.htm" TARGET="_blank">Gifts For Mom</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="nobath">I Don't Want to Take a Bath</A> </H3> <I>by Julie Sykes</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program24nobath.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Little Tiger Puppets</B> <BR>Paint a paper bag orange. When dry, string paint black stripes onto the bag. Let dry completely and then glue on face features, ears, and tail to the back of the puppet. <P> <B>Jungle Collage</B> <BR>Glue strips of paper to create a jungle scene. <P> <B>Peacock</B> <BR>Glue colourful feathers onto a semi circle shape. Glue a peacock shaped body to the front. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Waterplay</B> <BR>Add plastic zoo animals from the story to the water table. <P> <B>Story Sequence Cards</B> <BR>Print the Story Sequence Cards and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Jungle</B> <BR>Explore and learn facts about the various animals in the story. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Scrub-A-Dub</B> <BR><I>Sung to: "This Old Man"</I> <BR>Scrub-a-dub, scrub-a-dub <BR>Washing in my big bathtub <BR>Scrub my fingers, arms, and hands <BR>Scrubbing fastest in the land. <P> Scrub-a-dub, scrub-a-dub <BR>Washing in my big bathtub <BR>Scrub my toes and legs and feet <BR>Scrubbing bubbles what a treat. <P> Scrub-a-dub, scrub-a-dub <BR>Washing in my big bathtub <BR>Scrub my ears and face and hair <BR>Water, bubbles, what a pair. <P> Scrub-a-dub, scrub-a-dub <BR>Washing in my big bathtub <BR>Scrub my back and belly too <BR>So much fun... how about YOU! <BR><i>From the site: <A HREF="http://www.nche.org/ParentsDisease.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Disease Prevention and Intervention</A></I> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/littletiger.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/littletiger.gif" ALT="Sequence Cards" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/teachers/pdf/5_9/hop_skip_and_jump_spring2003.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Hop, Skip, and Jump</A> (page 25 in pdf file) <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="harry">Harry the Dirty Dog</A> </H3> <I>by Gene Zion</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program25harry.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Brown Fingerpainting</B> <BR>Fingerpaint with brown paint. <P> <B>Dog Puppets</B> <BR>Create 'Harry' paper bag puppets. <P> <B>Bubble Pictures</B> <BR>Place a container about 1/3 filled with water, food colouring, and liquid dish soap in the center of a white piece of paper. Add a straw and let the children blow until the bubbles flow out onto the paper. Make sure the children know not to drink the solution! <P> <B>Scrubbing Brush Painting</B> <BR>Dip small scrubbing brushes (nail brushes will work) into paint and create patterns on paper. <P> <B>Charcoal Pictures</B> <BR>Let children experiment while drawing with charcoal sticks. <P> <B>Draw Harry</B> <BR>Provide paper and crayons for children to draw their own version of Harry. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Waterplay (bubbles)</B> <BR>Set up bubbles in the waterplay table. Add plastic dogs for washing and scrubbing brushes too! <P> <B>Story Sequence Cards</B> <BR>Print the Story Sequence Cards and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Pet Shop</B> <BR>Set up a pet shop in the dramatic play area. Add animal carriers, dishes, stuffed pet animals, blankets, pet beds, pet toys, etc. <P> <B>Make Mud Pies</B> <BR>Add water to a soil/dirt area and make mud pies... you may want to do this on a 'water day' and children can rinse off in the sprinkler. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Dogs</B> <BR>When outdoors, observe dogs going for walks and in their yards. Discuss mannerisms of dogs. <P> <B>Pet Care</B> <BR>When outdoors, observe dogs going for walks and in their yards. Discuss the care required when you own a dog. <P> <B>Explore mud</B> <BR>add water to dirt and create mud; explore the texture and properties. <P> <B>Hygiene</B> <BR>Throughout the day, explore and discuss how we keep our bodies and environment clean. <P> <B>Opposites</B> <BR>Discuss and discover opposites around you. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>After My Bath</B> <BR>After my bath I try, try, try <BR>To wipe myself  til I m dry, dry, dry <BR>Hands to wipe and fingers and toes <BR>And two wet legs and a shiny nose <BR>Just think how much less time I d take <BR>If I were a dog and could shake, shake, shake. <P> <B>Down By the Station</B> <BR>Down by the station <BR>Early in the morning <BR>See the little puffer-bellies <BR>All in a row <BR>See the station master <BR>Turn the little handle <BR>Chug-chug, Choo-choo <BR>Off we go. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="harrysequence.html" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/harry1-2.gif" ALT="Sequence Cards" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="images/dirty-dirtier-dirtiest.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/dirty-dirtier-dirtiest.gif" ALT="Dirty, Dirtier, Dirtiest word/picture cards" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="images/harryposter.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/harryposter.gif" ALT="Poster - print in LANDSCAPE" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.homeschoolshare.com/harry_the_dirty_dog.php" TARGET="_blank">Harry the Dirty Dog Lapbook</A> <P> <A HREF="http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/westonwoods/study_guides/harry_and_the_dirty_dog.pdf" TARGET="_blank">Harry the Dirty Dog</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="katie">Katie's Hand Me Down Day</A> </H3> <I>by Laurie Wark</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program26katie.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Father's Day Gifts and Cards</B> <BR>Each year we make a special gift for Dad - please visit my Father's Day gift page for ideas. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Sundae Party</B> <BR>Katie and her Dad enjoyed a Strawberry Sundae at the end of the story; set up a divided tray with toppings and provide each child with a bowl of vanilla ice-cream to create their own special sundae. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Father's Day</B> <BR>Explore why we celebrate Father's Day and ways families choose to enjoy this special day. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>My Special Friend </B> <BR><I>Sung to: Yankee Doodle</I> <BR>Daddy is my special friend, <BR>The two of us are buddies. <BR>I always like the things we do, <BR>I'm thankful for my daddy. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="father.html" TARGET="_blank">My Father's Day Page</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.dltk-holidays.com/dad/index.html" TARGET="_blank">DLTK's Father's Day Activities</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/fathers_day_page.htm" TARGET="_blank">Activity Village - Father's Day</A> <P> <A HREF="http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/coloringdadsday/a/051500a.htm" TARGET="_blank">Gifts for Dad</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> <A NAME="caterpillar">The Very Hungry Caterpillar</A> </H3> <I>by Eric Carle</I> <P> </CENTER> <A HREF="images/lit1/program27caterpillar.gif" TARGET="_blank">Program Plan</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Crafts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Circle Caterpillar</B> <BR>Have children decorate several circles cut from card paper. Attach using brads and draw the caterpillar's face on the first circle. Add pipecleaner antennae. <P> <B>Clay Caterpillars</B> <BR>Have children create caterpillars from clay. Let dry and paint. <P> <B>Caterpillar Pull Toy</B> <BR>Have children paint several egg cups. When dry, string together attaching one end to a circle for a handle. Attach pipecleaner antennae. Children can pull their caterpillar around the room. <P> <B>Stained Glass Butterflies</B> <BR>Cut a butterfly shape from heavy black paper and cut out sections in the wings. Children add coloured tissue paper to cover the holes. <P> <B>Tissue Paper Butterflies</B> <BR>Cut a piece of tissue paper in quarters. Have children decorate with shape stickers. Paint a clothespin. When dry, place the tissue paper in the clothespin opening to create a butterfly. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Activities</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Butterfly Matching Game</B> <BR>Print the Butterfly Matching Game and place on a table for children to use during child directed play. <P> <B>Nature Walk</B> <BR>Walk in your neighbourhood or forested area and search for caterpillars. Bring a bug keeper and create a habitat from the caterpillar's natural environment. Visit flowered areas and search for butterflies. Plant butterfly attracting flowers in your garden in the Spring to attract butterflies to your yard. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Explorations</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Life Cycle of a Butterfly</B> <BR>Using sequence cards, photo's, and a real caterpillar if possible; discuss and explore the lifecycle of a butterfly. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Songs, Poems, Fingerplays</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <B>Fuzzy Wuzzy Caterpillar</B> <BR>Fuzzy wuzzy caterpillar <BR>Into a corner crept <BR>Spun himself a cocoon <BR>And there he slept <BR>Fuzzy wuzzy caterpillar <BR>Wakes up by and by <BR>To find he has beautiful wings <BR>Now he's a butterfly <P> <B>Little Arabella Miller</B> <BR>Little Arabella Miller <BR>Came upon a caterpillar <BR>First it crawled upon her Mother <BR>Then upon her baby brother <BR>All said, "Arabella Miller <BR>Take AWAY that caterpillar!" <P> <B>The Life of a Butterfly</B> <BR><I>Tune: Skip To My Lou</I> <BR>I'm a caterpillar, wiggle with me, <BR>I'm a caterpillar, wiggle with me, <BR>I'm a caterpillar, wiggle with me, <BR>Wiggle with me, my darling. <P> A chrysalis now, sleep like me <BR>A chrysalis now, sleep like me <BR>A chrysalis now, sleep like me <BR>Sleep like me, my darling. <P> A butterfly now, fly with me <BR>A butterfly now, fly with me <BR>A butterfly now, fly with me <BR>Fly with me, my darling. <P> Now all together, let's do all three. <BR>A caterpillar, a chrysalis, <BR>A butterfly - three. <BR>Move your body like this with me. <BR>The life of a butterfly, darlin'. <P> <B>Butterfly Song</B> <BR><I>Tune: Up On The Housetop</I> <BR>First comes a butterfly who lays an egg <BR>Out comes a catterpiller with many legs <BR>Oh see the caterpiller spin and spin <BR>A pretty chrysalis to sleep in <BR>Oh oh oh look and see <BR>Oh oh oh look and see <BR>Out from the chrysalis <BR>My, oh my <BR>Out comes a pretty butterfly. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Printouts</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="images/butterflymatchcolour.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/butterflymatchcolour.gif" ALT="colour matching game - print 2" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A HREF="images/butterflymatch.gif" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="images/butterflymatch.gif" ALT="b&w matching game - print 2" WIDTH="115" HEIGHT="144" BORDER="1" VSPACE="0" HSPACE="0"></A> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <P> <A HREF="http://www.dltk-teach.com/books/hungrycaterpillar/index.htm" TARGET="_blank">The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Patterns and Sequence Cards</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.kizclub.com/storypatterns/caterpillar(C).pdf" TARGET="_blank">The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Patterns - Colour</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.kizclub.com/storypatterns/caterpillar.pdf" TARGET="_blank">The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Patterns - Black & White</A> <P> <A HREF="http://www.first-school.ws/theme/printables/days-week.htm" TARGET="_blank">Days of the Week Worksheets</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT COLOR=4B4B4B><B>Related Sites</B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.eric-carle.com/bb-VHC.html" TARGET="_blank">The Very Hungry Caterpillar Classroom Ideas</A> <P> <HR SIZE=6> <H3> <CENTER> More Literature Activities </H3> <A HREF="bookthemes2.html" TARGET="_blank">Adventures in Literature 2</A> <P> <A HREF="bookthemes3.html" TARGET="_blank">Adventures in Literature 3</A> <P> <A HREF="bookthemes4.html" TARGET="_blank">Adventures in Literature 4</A> <P> <P> <!-- data banner code begin --> <a href="http://childcare.gotop100.com/in.php?ref=373" target="_blank"> <img src="images/banners/73111.gif" border="0"> </a> <!-- data banner code end --> <P> </H4> <HR SIZE=6> <P> </CENTER> <H5>If you arrived here via a link from ANOTHER site, click here to visit <A HREF="http://www.archjrc.com/childsplace/" TARGET="_blank"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/placeclr2.gif" BORDER=2 ALT="Homepage" border=0></A></TD></H5> </BODY> </HTML>