Friday, July 19, 2013

Burrow Into a Good Book

Openers:
Oh Hey, Oh Hi!

The Mitten (Jan Brett) 3-5
Jan's wonderful story of winter critters as they burrow into a mitten left behind be young Nikki.  (With illustrations unique to Jan Brett (you just have to experience them for yourself!), this story is sure to please adults and children alike.

Play Acting: Mitten Characters

Diary of a Wombat (Jackie French) 2-5
A week in the life of this oh-so-adorable wombat proves that he's a bit more clever than his 'family.'  Somehow, even though he's rather destructive, we're left really liking him anyway...A delight for those of us in North America, the habits of this Australian native will tickle your funny bone.

Song:  Wombat Digs with One Paw (from:  Jenny Works With One Hammer)

Underground (Denise Fleming) 2-4
You can't miss with this latest book by Denise Fleming.  She has a unique way of revealing the wonder of youth and rekindling it even in adults. Explore underground critters with strong, simple language and vibrant pictures.

Finger Play:  There Once Was a Little Mouse

Craft:  Toilet Tube Wombat/Carrot
Take Home:  Coloring Page












Friday, July 5, 2013

BIG Machines DIG!

 Openers:
Oh Hey, Oh Hi!
Steam Shovel Stretch

The Three Little Rigs (David Gordon) 3-5
Song:  The Wheels on the Truck (The Wheels on the Bus)

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site ((Rinker & Lichenheld) 3-5

Job Site (Clement) 2-4 or
Dig It, Dump It, Push It (Karapetkova) 2-4

Felt Board:
Blue Car, Blue Car

Take Home:
CLSP Which Truck is Different

Craft:  Big Rig Shape Craft w/ Moveable Parts

Other Books!
The Three Little Trucklings (Gordon)
Truck Trouble (Royston) DK Readers
Tough Trucks (Mitton)
If I Could Have a Dump Truck (Teitelbaum)
My Truck Is Stuck (Lewis)
See How They Go Trucks! (DK Publishing)