Giraffes Can't Dance- Reading and Activities
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We enjoy movement books and this book was the perfect launching pad for a fun day of giraffe themed reading, snacks, and exercise.
In this lesson children will practice their reading comprehension skills with the book Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae. Through story sequencing, crafts, movement and writing, children will reinforce their comprehension skills and have fun while doing it!
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Type
Lesson
Grade level
PreK-K
Time needed
2-3 hours
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Objectives
Define vocabulary words related to Giraffes Can’t Dance
Sequence the story
Make and eat giraffe inspired snack
Dance like Gerald the giraffe
Make giraffe inspired art
Write about the problem and lesson of the story
Activities
Study: 1 set of vocab words
Read: Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae
Sequence: 1 story sequencing story
Eat: 1 giraffe inspired treat
Move: 1 exercise activity
Create: 2 giraffe craft projects
Debrief/Assess: 1 set of review questions