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174 Reading: The Sport of Champions!
enough two-inch pieces of yarn to provide four pieces of each color for each child. Give each
child copies of the animal and plant patterns and the orange, green, and brown yarn. After the
children color the animals and plants, have them glue them onto a piece of light blue
construction paper. Glue the orange, green, and brown yarn on in clumps to resemble seaweed.
Choose additional crafts from Crafts For Kids Who Are Wild About Oceans by Kathy Ross.
Guest Speakers
Invite a local lifeguard, or someone with water safety instructor certification, to talk about
swimming safety.
Professional Resources
Come and Make a Circle - 20 Terrific Tunes for Kids and Teachers by Susan Salidir.
Crafts for Kids Who Are Wild about Oceans by Kathy Ross.
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister.
Soy una pizza by Charlotte Diamond.
Tony Chestnut and Fun Time Action Songs by The Learning Station.
Charlotte Diamond’s Web Site
www.charlottediamond.com
This renowned children’s songwriter and performer provides lyrics and samples of her songs on
this web site.
Folkmanis
www.folkmanis.com
Shop for puppets on-line.
Books to Share
A Book Ballet
Ballerina by Peter Sis.
Bijou, Bonbon and Beau by Joan Sweeney.
On Your Toes: A Ballet ABC by Rachel Isadora.
Prancing Dancing Lily by Marsha Diane Arnold.
Shanna’s Ballerina Show by Jean Marzollo.
Books to Show or Booktalk
Angelina Ballerina by Katherine Holabird.
Harriet’s Recital by Nancy Carlson.
Not Just Tutus by Rachel Isadora.
Time for Ballet by Adele Geras.