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Sail Away With Books!
Games and Activities
Floating Swans
Make swans from construction paper and cork to float in a large shallow pan or plastic
container filled with water. Cut swans from construction paper using the pattern provided
at the end of the chapter. Cut a slit across the cork. Insert the swan into the slit so that it
stands up. Allow the children to float the swans in the container filled with water.
Bird Watching
Put bird puppets, stuffed bird toys, or pictures of birds around the room. Use a pair of
binoculars to show the children how to look for birds. Let the children curl their fingers
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