Friday, May 24, 2013

Sticky, Sweet Honey


Openers:

Oh Hey, Oh Hi!
PBJ Stretch

Honey, Honey, Lion (Brett) 3-5
Set around the true-to-life relationship between the honey guide and the honey badger in Africa, Brett explores Africa's natural history as honey guide hatches a devious plan to punish greedy badger for eating all the honey!  Brett's invites us to the savanah by appealing to our senses-- with detailed illustrations and repeating sounds.  
Song:  Sticky, Sticky Honey Sweet



Where There's a Bear, There's Trouble (Catchpool) 2-4
Sweet Bear and friends bumble into trouble while following bee.  Children can join in the fun with repeating animal sounds.
Finger Play: The Beehive
Wiggler:  Walking, Walking





The Beeman (Crebs and Cis) 2-6

Told from the viewpoint of a child whose grandpa is a beekeeper, rhyming text offers an engaging over of the life of bees including where they life, how honey is made, and what a beekeeper does.  A delicious muffin recipe awaits on the final page!

Felt Board:  Find the Pollen
Closer:  Wave Goodbye

Treat:  Honey Sticks
Hand Out:  Coloring Page