Thursday, September 5, 2013

Uniquely You




Opener:  
Toss Opener Stretch Cube




The Ugly Truckling (David Gordon) 2-4
Based on the classic tale of The Ugly Duckling, this dear and creative book follows the ugly truckling as she finds her true place in the world.  David Gordon has created similar stories alluding to the classics that are well worth checking out!

Song:  If You're Happy and You Know It
Song:  Bumpin' Up and Down (in my little yellow airplane)







No Two Alike (Keith Baker) 2-4
In this lovely celebration of the unique quality of each of us, author/illustrator, Keith Baker has created a colorful, sweet story of two small birds who flit through their natural landscape. Together, they grow to appreciate that no two beautiful things are exactly alike--including themselves!

Finger Play: Ten Little Fingers
Song:  My Thumbs are Starting to Wiggle













The OK Book (Rosenthal and Lichtenheld) 2-4
The simplicity of this book supports the enormity of its message:  It's an adventure to find out what we're REALLY good at.  And in the mean time, it's okay, even fun, to be 'just' okay.

Felt Board: Five Little Birdies

Closer:  Wave Goodbye
Take-Home:  Thumbprint art ideas