We had the best time. We can't head off to see the world right now, but we joined Rooster and so did a few other animals. It is a math book with Eric Carle's magic artwork and wonderful story telling. Maya is three headed to four and she was delighted with this book.
As I read the book, I could see a great circle time story activity so I'm writing today to share. I suggest a headband (maybe a mask when we have the virus long gone) or an animal on a stick so that one child could be the rooster and other children could be the other animals. Acting out stories engages children in a whole new way. The props would also be good as a center or addition to your classroom library. So I'm sure you'll have a vision of your own about how you'd work the storytelling time, but I'm so sad that I didn't have this book in my collection until retirement. Add it to your collection now. While you are away and at home ---order felt, or card stock, to make puppets on sticks or headbands to use for acting out the story. Practice reading the story and think about how many times you'll read this before adding the props.
At the end of the book everyone heads back home. That is were we are today. Home is a good place to be, we hope and pray. Touch base with your kiddos. Touch base your families. Enjoy your downtime or hectic time at home.
OOOOOh, I just had another idea. You could also do a bit of research on each animal and set up a mini study on each or the animals. You could even make a framework for a what we've learned about book. This could be that "extra time" you've been waiting for and good "work at home" work to do.
I would love for my blog to be a place we can share ideas too. Cece Peru, if you read this, share your wonderful storytelling live adventure. You all are full of ideas. Please comment and share when you have an idea to share,
Wishing you well,
Teacher Debbie
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