MY FATHER'S DRAGON SEQUENCING CRAFT

My Father’s Dragon

by Ruth Stiles Gannett

Sequencing

When Elmer Elevator strikes up a friendship with an alley cat, he learns of a baby dragon that is being forced to serve as a ferry for the selfish animals of Wild Island. Elmer determines at once to free the enslaved dragon, and with a bit of advice from the savvy cat, he arms himself with chewing gum, lollipops, rubber bands, and some other unlikely items. With these tools and his own sharp wits, Elmer is prepared to face hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles, and other challenges. Amazon Book Review

Sequencing Strips

1 Easy Version in order needs to be colored and glued together 

2 Teacher Version in color for student to see finished product 

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SPAGHETTI IN A HOT DOG BUN TEACHER PUPPET STICKS

SPAGHETTI IN A HOT DOG BUN 

by unknown author

Having the Courage to Be Who You Are

When a bully makes fun of Lucy's favorite lunch, she feels terrible but instead of being mean, she offers kindness when he needs help.

CONTENTS: 11 LARGE SIZE TEACHER PUPPET STICK CHARACTERS- I ASK FOR THE PAINT STIR STICKS AND WAS GIVEN THEM FOR FREE. SUGGESTIONS IF YOU ARE FEELING ARTSEY WOULD BE TO PAINT YOUR STICKS, LAMINATE THE CHARACTERS FOR LONGIVITY, AND VELCRO A CIRCLE ON THE STICK AND ONE ON THE CHARACTER FOR QUICK CHANGE OUT. THE IMAGES CAN ALSO BE USED FOR ROOM DÉCOR BULLETIN BOARDS.

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A BAD CASE OF THE TATTLE TONGUE TEACHER & STUDENT PUPPET STICKS

A Bad Case of the Tattle Tongue 

by Julia Donaldson

Story Retelling Puppets

TEACHER & CHARACTER SET

Unit Objectives: These puppets are designed for kinesthetic retelling and auditory recognition. By physically moving the characters the story is read, students develop narrative recall, language fluency, and social emotional engagement.

Puppet Set Includes:

1. Easy Version: Character circles in black and white for students to color.

2. 1 Teacher Example: A full color set to serve as a visual guide for the finished product.

Directions:

1. First: Color the character circles. Encourage students to use colors that match the characters found in the book to build visual association skills.

2. Second: Carefully cut out teacher character circle. Tor younger toddlers, the teacher may want to pre-cut these to focus entirely on the retelling aspect.

3. Third: Apply a small amount of glue to the top of a large stick (popsicle stick) student, Paint stirrer used for teacher sticks.

4. Fourth: Press the character circle onto the glue and let it dry completely before use.

5. Teacher’s Idea: I highly recommend printing these puppets on card-stock. It is much sturdier for little hands and ensures the puppets will last through many story-time sessions!

Teacher Idea: I recommend printing this craft on card-stock. It is much longer-lasting and makes it easier for little hands to The strip back and forth without tearing the paper!

I have included a page for student to draw and trace.

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THE VERY BUSY SPIDER SEQUENCING STRIP CRAFT

THE VERY BUSY SPIDER

by Eric Carle 

Sequencing Strip

This is a children's book by Eric Carle that tells the story of a spider spinning her web while various farm animals invite her to join them in different activities. The spider remains focused on her task and eventually falls asleep after completing her web. It emphasizes themes of diligence and the beauty of nature.

Unit Objectives: This craft helps students visualize the sequence theme of the book. It focuses on fine motor skills, sequencing , and hand-eye coordination as students pull the strip through the viewer.

Sequencing Strips Include:

1 Easy Version: Pictures are in order and ready to be colored. 2. Teacher Versions: Full-color examples to show the students the finished product.

Directions:

1. First: color all pictures on the sequencing strips,

2. Second: Cut out the strips and glue them together at to make one long story ribbon.

3. Third: Cut only the two side lines (the slits) on the main ”Character” box.

4. Fourth Carefully pull the finished strip through the slits so the pictures slide across the window!

Teacher Idea: I recommend printing this craft on card-stock. It is much longer-lasting and makes it easier for little hands to The strip back and forth without tearing the paper!

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Book used for this craft: "The Very Busy Spider" by Eric Carle

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DON'T PUSH THE BUTTON TODDLER BOOK UNIT

Don’t Push the Button

by Bill Cotter

The core theme of “Don’t Push the Button!” by Bill Cotter is cause and effect, explored through playful curiosity and the challenge of impulse control.

Core Themes:

Curiosity and Discovery: The book encourages children to wonder “What happens if ?. "even when a rule is in place.

Cause and Effect: Every action (pushing the button) leads to a direct and often silly consequence (Larry changing colors or patterns).

Impulse Control : Larry struggles with the one rule he is given, which mirrors a toddler’s daily experience with boundaries and self-regulation.

I. Story and Vocabulary Focus

Book Information: Title, Author, and a summary of the story's theme (self-control).

Comprehension Questions (3 Character & Feeling Questions, 4 Recall Questions) 

Vocabulary/Coloring Pages (Trace and Color activities for key characters and emotions):

II. Literacy Skills (Tracing and Matching)

Trace the Path: Use Tracing Lines to show monster to monster path. 

Trace the Alphabet (Pages for tracing letter formation A-Z).

Match the Shapes (Color-Cut-Glue activity).

Letter Focus/Matching:

Y is for yellow 

B is for blue

III. Math Skills (Numbers and Counting)

Trace Numbers 1-15.

Numbers 1-5 (Paste pictures under correct number activity). 

Numbers 6-10 (Paste pictures under correct numbers activity).

IV. Fine Motor and Sequencing

Scissor Practice Hand-eye coordination, cutting skills(2 pages). Matching/Sequencing:

Matching-Color-Cut-Glue (2 pages).

"What comes next?" (Color-Cut-Paste activity, 2 page).

Circle and Color what is different Visual discrimination, observation skills

(1page).

Puzzles (3 puzzles)

Puppet Sticks Story retelling, dramatic play, coloring(For retelling the story— cut out, and glue on sticks).

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ZOG TEACHER PUPPET STICKS

ZOG 

by Julia Donaldson

Zog is a young dragon who attends Dragon School with several other dragons and is taught by Madame Dragon. Zog wishes to earn one of Madame Dragon's gold stars. In the first year, Zog and his classmates are taught to fly. Zog tries to fly but nearly falls, but is saved by Madame Dragon, who gives a gold star to a young green dragon, who was the best flyer.

CONTENTS: 15 LARGE SIZE TEACHER PUPPET STICK CHARACTERS- I ASK FOR THE PAINT STIR STICKS AND WAS GIVEN THEM FOR FREE. SUGGESTIONS IF YOU ARE FEELING ARTSEY WOULD BE TO PAINT YOUR STICKS, LAMINATE THE CHARACTERS FOR LONGIVITY, AND VELCRO A CIRCLE ON THE STICK AND ONE ON THE CHARACTER FOR QUICK CHANGE OUT. THE IMAGES CAN ALSO BE USED FOR ROOM DÉCOR BULLETIN BOARDS.

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HANDA'S SURPRISE BOOK UNIT ABOUT FRIENDSHIP AND SHARING

Handa’s Surprise 

by Eileen Browne

"Handa's Surprise" by Eileen Browne is a delightful children's picture book that tells the story of a young girl named Handa who carries a basket of fruits to her friend Akeyo, only to have them stolen by various animals along the way.

Book themes and Educational Value: friendship, sharing, and the joy of surprises. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to teach children about different fruits and animals found in Africa, as well as basic counting and subtraction skills as they follow Handa’s journey.

Trace and color Handa 

Trace and color friends 

Trace and color elephant 

Trace and color antelope 

Trace and color parrot 

Trace and color goat 

Trace and color ostrich 

Trace and color giraffe 

Trace and color zebra 

Alphabet practice upper and lowercase 

Alphabet Maze Hh 

Dot Dauber Fun Letter H 

4 pages of Trace the sentences and match the fruit. 

Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct number 

Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers 

3 pages Color in the 10 frame with the correct number of dots 

2 pages trace the lines 2 pages matching the animal to what it ate. Color-cut-paste 

2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste 

4 pages Working with numbers 1-10 Count and color 

Trace numbers 1-15 

2 pages Scissor practice 

15 Picture Cards 

Comprehension Questions 

3 Puzzles 

15 flash cards for student to match animal & food 

Puppet Sticks B/W for students to retell story Included 

Science & Sensory Ideas

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