Hands on learning
A Language Rich Environment
Storytime is an important staple of every day. Time to share, listen and engage - more than just a book. The Very Caterpillar might add an interactive flannel piece story. Snack of oranges, plums, cheese, watermelon - as the caterpillar eats in the story. Children can recreate the story by drawing their own version. Art extensions abound - paint handprint caterpillars, tissue paper versions, or glued creations of pom pons that explore many textures and skills.. Puzzles and butterfly match games are often added for play extension. The book Have you seen Birds? promotes Art, has exposure to language patterns and extended topic to outside with real magnifying glasses or crafted “play” binoculars to see birds in the gardens or engage sense of hearing with the chirping so often greeting us in the garden bushes.
