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Sail Away With Books!
Directions
In advance, fold the paper in half and trace the crocodile pattern provided at the end of
this chapter onto the paper. Let the children cut along the pattern lines. Open the paper
slightly and fold back the cut slits to form little triangles. Draw eyes and a mouth. When
slightly opened, the crocodile will stand up.
Funny Elephant Cup Puppet
Materials
Styrofoam cups
Gray construction paper
Elmer’s glue
Markers or crayons
Directions
Cut a hole big enough to put a finger through in the side of the Styrofoam cup. Cut two
elephant ears from construction paper. Turn the cup upside down. Fold back an edge of
the ears and glue them to each side of the cup. Let the children draw two small eyes on
the cup. Show the children how to put the cup on their hand and insert a finger through
the hole to make the elephant’s trunk.
Games and Activities
Animals on Parade!
Invite the children to bring a stuffed animal from home or have a variety of stuffed
animals or puppets available for them to hold. Line the children up and have a parade
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