Where the Wild Things Are, Part II: Preparing the Scenery
A very fun activity to
follow the book.
Objectives
Children ages 5 and up can cut on curved lines with
scissors FM II
children ages 4-5 can cut on straight line with scissors and paste and glue FM II
and children ages 2-4 can scrub paper with color FM II
All of the children can learn to participate in accepting other’s ideas and
directions for the play SE IV
Materials
Book, "Where the
Wild Things Are"; large cardboard or heavy paper sheets (stove & refrigerator
boxes work well); paint and brushes; magazine pictures of wild animals;
scissors; paste or glue.
Procedures
1. This activity follows the story-reading and parts-practicing
lesson. Read the story again with focus on setting: Jungle trees, bushes, moon,
stars, etc.
Explain that the next step in the play production will be making the jungle
scenery.
2. Gather children around a table and distribute the materials. Tacking the
cardboard to the wall or an easel facilitates painting. Keep the book available
as a reference.
3. Discuss activities and divide jobs: some children can paint scenery while
the rest of the group can cut and glue animals onto the cardboard. Encourage
discussion of the story; refer to the book for ideas or clarification.
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