Activities that can extend this book into other areas of the curriculum or into the home are endless. Here are just a few ideas. Have fun!
Describe a favorite stuffed animal verbally; then write a detailed description.
- Read and write poems about zoo animals.
- Write a play entitled ''A Day at Willy's Zoo.'' Create puppets and act out the play.
- Make clocks. Write a daily schedule for the zookeeper. Show the times.
- Sort animal crackers. Write and solve story problems using the crackers as counters.
- Paint a night picture using crayon resist.
Seedling books help beginning readers grow through engaging stories and kid-friendly photos and artwork. Best for reading at the earliest stages, these books use clear print, ample spacing, limited vocabulary, and simple story lines to help children practice word building, improve fluency, and garner a love for reading.
Seedling has an established reputation both in the classroom and at home as one of the best book collections for young readers.