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Creating a Unique Creature Materials Needed Story Reflection Activity Steps Explain the activity: “Today, we’ll create our own unique creature using different animal parts!” Demonstrate how to: Mix and match body parts from different animals Combine unexpected elements creatively Encourage children to: Choose body parts from various animals Think about how their creature might be […]

The Rooster Collage Here is a fun art project for children to creatively interact with the story, Rooster Goes to the Fiesta. Children will create a colorful rooster collage using a variety of materials, helping them develop fine motor skills while engaging with the story’s themes of friendship, kindness, and celebration. Materials Needed: Instructions: Extension

fun Art Project: Half-Chick Paper Bag Puppet A simple and fun craft for children to bring The Half Chick story to life! Materials Needed: Instructions: This easy craft encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and storytelling in a playful, hands-on way!

Here are three follow-up activities based on The Mitten that focus on art, drama, and winter-themed exploration for children aged 2 to 5. These activities are designed to engage creativity, encourage self-expression, and reinforce the story’s themes. 1. Art Activity: Animal Mitten Collage Objective: Create a collage that represents the animals cozying up in the mitten. Materials Needed: Instructions:

Here are three engaging activities for 2-5 year-olds based on The Mistletoe Kiss, story to explore the polar night phenomenon in the Arctic Circle. Art Activity: Polar Night Painting Objective: Create a visual representation of the Arctic polar night and mistletoe.Materials: Black and dark blue construction paper, white chalk, cotton balls, glue, green paper, and