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.