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AUTHOR Cerier, Laura TITLE Play and Learn with Arthur: Creative Activities for Children Ages 3 to 6. Volume 2, Program Numbers 301-315. INSTITUTION WGBH-TV, Boston, MA. SPONS AGENCY Department of Education, Washington, DC.; Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Washington, DC. PUB DATE 1998-00-00 NOTE 33p.; For related documents, see PS 028 991-998. Illustrated by Marc Brown. PUB TYPE Guides Non-Classroom (055) EDRS PRICE MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Class Activities; Early Childhood Education; *Emergent Literacy; *Learning Activities; Learning Centers (Classroom); *School Readiness; *Young Children IDENTIFIERS *Arthur (Television Series); Public Broadcasting

ABSTRACT Many experts agree that high-quality television can bean excellent supplement to active learning in the classroom andat home. This guide contains activities for childrenages 3 to 6, each activity incorporating a theme or topic related toan episode of "Arthur" presented during the program's third season on the Public BroadcastingSystem. The guide presents 30 activities that can be done with materialscommonly found in the home or classroom and that are designed to build schoolreadiness skills, especially early and emergent literacy skills. Allactivities either have components for older and younger childrenor are adaptable for different ages. Many activities also include child-centered learning areas, basedon the themes of the activities and episodes, that allow childrento explore on their own. Each activity describes the skills addressed, theneeded materials, and easy-to-follow directions. Many activities alsoinclude ways for children to be active within their neighborhoods, ideas forinvolving parents and family members, suggestions for learning centers,ways to enrich and extend the activity beyond the one-day period, and ideasfor group discussion. Also included in the guide are "Arthur" episode descriptions, recipes, a resource list, suggested "Arthur" book titles, andan "Arthur" coloring sheet. (KB)

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Libby's Juicy Juice has been a proud sponsor of the award- winning PBS series ARTHUR" since its debut in 1996. Promoting literacy has always been a priority for us through a long-standing relationship with Reading Is Fundamental. We believe that ARTHUR is another dynamic tool for encouraging children to improve their reading and writing skills. Because we share the same commitment to enhancing the development of young children, we applaud the efforts of PBS in producing quality educational television. Libby's Juicy Juice hopes that these materials will be a valuable classroom resource to teach your students the lessons and activities that complement ARTHUR programming. Happy reading! Libby's Juicy Juice

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0 and Learn with Arthur, Volume 2. Developed 0 COass Book/ Recipe kostructions 20 0 a with a team of preschool educators, Volume 2 0, has 30 activities that can be done with 0 0 ARTHUR Episode Descriptions 22 materials commonly found in the home or 01 a classroom. The activities are designed to 0 ARTHUR ReSOLOrCeS 23 build school readiness skills, especially early 0 and emergent literacy skills, for children ages

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o 0 About the Acilvffieg Each 12-minute ARTHUR program has a corresponding activity, indicated below. To help you access activities that 0, 0 support your learning objectives, the title of the activity is listed along with the content area and skills the activity covers. The indexes on pages 26-27 also list the content areas and skills of the activities, as well as the content 0 areas of the Learning Centers. 0', a a 0 Activity Content Area Skills Atmiutz episode Page a

I Can Do That! discussing accomplishments, art skills, language and literacy skills, social and emotional "Buster's Back" 4 0, self-portraits development 0

O Songs in the Key songwriting creative thinking skills, language and literacy skills, "The Ballad of Buster 4 of Buster music skills Baxter" 0'

Where's the Fire? fire safety life skills, problem-solving skills "D.W. All Fired Up" al

0 To Market, to Market making a shopping list language and literacy skills, life skills, math skills, social a "I'd Rather Read It and emotional development Myself'

0; Ahoy There, Matey! making toy boats art skills, creative thinking skills, language and "Arthur Goes 6 learning about whales literacy skills Crosswire"

Do It Together cooperative games gross motor skills, social and emotional "Sue Ellen and the 6 development Brainosaurus" '

May I Take Your creating a play restaurant creative thinking skills, cultural/social diversity "Background Blues" 7 Oi Order? appreciation and understanding, language and literacy skills, life skills, math skills

Twinkle, Twinkle, describing/performing talents cultural/social diversity appreciation and understanding, "And Now Let's Talk to 7 Little Star language and literacy skills, social and emotional Some Kids" a, development

One Potato, Two counting, creating a bar graph math skills "The Chips Are Down" 8 Potato oi

o, Black & White & expressing happiness, searching art skills, creative thinking and problem-solving skills, "Revenge of the Chip" 8 Read All Over for words and pictures in the language and literacy skills, life skills o', newspaper

Chalk One Up! learning the alphabet art skills, fine motor skills, language and literacy skills "Binky Rules" 9 oi

The Beat Goes On dancing, making music creative thinking skills, gross motor skills/creative "Meet Binky" 9 movement skills, music skills 0

001 0 Do, Re, Mi experimenting with creative thinking and problem-solving skills, music skills, "Arthur Rides the 10 musical sounds science skills Bandwagon"

Kooky Cooking making up recipes to creative thinking and problem-solving skills, language and "Dad's Dessert 10 accompany food pictures literacy skills, life skills Dilemma" 0

Thumbs Up! creating thumbprint animals 01 0 art skills, cultural/social diversity appreciation and "Popular Girls" understanding

Emotion Locomotion naming feelings, marching in a gross motor skills/creative movement skills, music skills, "Buster's Growing parade of feelings social and emotional development Grudge"

The Big Dig archaeological dig art skills, language and literacy skills, science skills, social "Arthur's Treasure 12 a and emotional development Hunt" 0 0

On Your Mark class Olympics creative thinking and problem-solving skills, gross motor "Return of the King" 12 skills/creative movement skills, social and emotional development

Safe Play learning rules for safe play social and emotional development "Attack of the Turbo 13 Tibbles"

Spare Change learning math concepts creative thinking and problem-solving skills, language and "D.W. Tricks the Tooth 13 with coins literacy skills, life skills, math skills Fairy"

Flea, Fly, Flamingo naming, discussing, and creative movement skills, creative thinking and problem- "Double Tibble Trouble" 16 0 categorizing things that fly solving skills, language and literacy skills, math skills 0 coo_srOtoo_0_0u0_0 .O.o,00 00 =sot o 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 00 0 0 0.0,00_000 0 0 0 0.0 0.)=...0,0 000_01, o_o 0..=.-.=-o-..=.o.=...o.c.c..-.==...== =-o.o-o.o.0.0.p.....,=..=0_0,C,C,C,_0 =_00 0.0.0. C O . O . ._0 0000 0,.,0 _0=c 0..0,0 _0 0, About The Activities continued... 0

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In the Box exercising imagination art skills, creative thinking and problem-solving skills "Arthur's Almost Live Not 16 6 Real Music Festival" 0 6

Never Fear making courage cards language and literacy skills, social and emotional "What Scared Sue Ellen?" 17 0;

development 0 0 0 Green Beans growing and caring for plants language and literacy skills, life skills, science skills, social "Clarissa Is Cracked" 17 0 and emotional development 0 0,

Mime Time pantomiming creative thinking and problem-solving skills, language and "Arthur's Dummy 18 0;

literacy skills, social and emotional development Disaster" 0 0 0; 5 Like Cats and Dogs making cat and dog bookmarks art skills, creative movement skills, language and literacy "Francine and the Feline" 18 0 skills 001 a' ' Bowl Me Over bowling/counting game, gross motor skills, math skills, social and emotional "Mom and Dad Have a 19 a learning how to apologize development Great Big Fight" o,

Today's the Day making a calendar language and literacy skills, life skills, math skills "D.W.'s Perfect Wish" 19

Lighten the Load science experiment creative thinking and problem-solving skills, "Arthur and D.W. 20 0 a science skills Clean Up" a

Let It Snow! making snow globes art skills, creative thinking and problem-solving skills "The Long Dull Winter" 20

0 0 ActivitySkills 0 0 Each activity in this guide has been designed to address the specific needs of preschool- and kindergarten- 0, 0,

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0 Social and emotional Through discussion, role-playing, and cooperative games, children Strengthens self-awareness and self-esteem; 0

0 development explore issues such as sibling rivalry, friendship, jealousy, sharing, provides information and support. and fears.

0 Language and Letter, word, and shape recognition; vocabulary development; Provides opportunities to practice and 0 literacy skills storytelling; oral presentation; and writing are infused throughout enhance language and literacy; fosters 0 a the activities. an appreciation of books and reading. 0 0 0 Creative thinking and Role-playing, brainstorming, cooperative games, art, and music Encourages children to formulate solutions, 0 0 0 problem-solving skills activities encourage children's imaginative play and help build stretch their imaginations. 0 0 problem-solving skills.

o, a 0 Gross motor skills/ Active play, dance, and gymnastics promote exercise and creative Encourages body awareness and control, creative movement skills movement. enjoyment of dance as expression. 0, 0 6

a Life skills Role-playing, cooking, field trips, and games make topics such as fire Offers essential, practical information and 0 0 safety and nutrition fun and easy to understand. experience. 0 0 Math skills Activities about counting, estimating, graphing, sorting, and Builds familiarity with numbers and 0 recognizing patterns introduce mathematical concepts. simple math concepts. 0 0 Science skills Observing, experimenting, and making predictions help children Emphasizes simple science concepts and 0 learn about the natural world, scientific phenomena, and scientific provides opportunities for hands-on

0 method. exploration. 0 0 Art skills/music skills A variety of media, including drawing, painting, singing, and making Builds appreciation for the arts and 0 musical instruments introduce art and music. artistic expression.

0 Cultural/social Discussion, books, role-playing, and games encourage children to Develops self-respect and a respect for 0 diversity appreciation understand and appreciate multicultural perspectives others; encourages children to value new a

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0 0 0 Materials Materialsi 0 0 0 O art supplies O paper O chart paper O marker 0 0 0 Learning something new often helps you change 0 The minstrel moose in "The Ballad of Buster and grow inside. Tell children about a skill you 0 0 Baxter" makes up songs to tell Buster's story. learned that made you feel different. Invite children 0 Children can make up their own songs about the to share how they felt when they learned to do Arthur characters too. Use the tune of a familiar something new, like tying their shoes, pouring song, such as "If You're Happy and You Know It." juice, writing their name. You may want to define 0 Then have the group think of words and move- 0 0 some new words for them, such as "proud." a 0 ments about the Arthur characters to use instead. Children can create illustrations representing If Buster is happy and he knows it, he wiggles his 0 themselves doing something they have learned. 0 ears. If D.W. is angry and she knows it, she 0 Hang the pictures in a gallery of accomplishments stamps her feet. Write the new song on chart called "I Can..." Older children might want to 0 paper, pointing to the words as you sing. Teach draw a picture of what they want to do when the song to another class. they grow up. 0 0 0 0 0 famiOy Connection 0 fin he Learning Center Give family members some tips on how to 0 ScienceCenter help their children appreciate different types 0 To show children that change is sometimes 0 of music. They can borrow tapes and CDs 0 visible, make a cut on the bottom of a leafy 0 from their local library or from friends, a stalk of celery and place it in a glass of 0 0 listen to different radio stations in the car, 0 0 colored water (use lots of food coloring). 0 a and check their community newspaper for 0 Have children observe how the celery 0 free musical events like concerts and 0 a changes color and draw the stages of parades. 0 0 change in an "observation journal." 0 A

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remain near the center. While the glue is drying, 0 0 0 ant to ant. have children cut a 2-inch-square sail out of 0 Scratch My Back: All of the bears (children) in paper. Insert a toothpick mast through each sail. 0 0 0 Honey Hollow have an itch (piece of masking Place clay into the hole in the boat and insert the o tape) right in the center of their backs. Have kids mast. 0 0 0 0 try to remove the masking tape by themselves. Children can decorate their boats and masts. 0 0 Then, have them work with a partner to 0 0 Launch the boats in the water table, add some 0 0 "scratch" the itch. toy whales, and you're off for some whale o o Picnic Blanket: The rabbits (children) have had a 0 0 0 watching fun! a o lovely picnic at the seaside, but now it's time to 0 0 0 0 0 go home. Have rabbits work alone and then in Take It Further 0 0 pairs to fold the picnic blankets. 0 0 0 Read aloud books about whales to learn where 0 o 0 they live, what they eat, how they breathe, how o0 0 0 0 big they are, and how they are different from 0 o o 0 fish. Have children write and illustrate the o a 0 0 11 findings on an "All About Whales" bulletin board. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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o life skills 0 o math skills 0 Materials 0 Materials 0 0 O art supplies 0 O cardboard 0 O large-appliance cardboard box 0 O video camera (optional) O clay 0 O food magazines, supermarket flyers

O glue 0 Most children will never appear on television, but O restaurant supplies such as aprons, plastic spoons, forks, they're all stars in their own right. Help children 0 cups, plates, trays, play money, cash register, pots and 0 0 think of things they're good atdancing, counting, 0 pans, small pads of paper, pencils, tables, chairs, and a singing, reciting a rhyme. They can make a a placemats 0 television by cutting the center out of the opposite 0 0 sides of a box, then drawing dials, buttons, and 0 Young children love to engage in pretend play of 0 real-life occupations. Help children create their 0 knobs. Have children step into the box one at a own restaurant. Brainstorm with the group a list time so they look like they are on TV to those of all the supplies they'll need. who are watching. Children can describe what 0 Provide restaurant supplies. Children can 0 they are good at and, if possible, perform their 0 make menus by cutting food pictures out of special skills. Videotape the show, if you have a 0 magazines or supermarket flyers and gluing them camera, so everyone can see themselves on TV. 0 on cardboard. They can also make food out of clay. 0 0 Discuss what you might hear in a restaurant: 0 0 0 May I take your order? This is delicious! Thank 0 1ln the Learning Center 0 you; come again. Let children take turns Art/Writing Center role-playing customers, waiters and waitresses 0 a (taking orders by writing or drawing), cooks, and 0 Children cut out a star shape from silver 0 0 cashiers. paper or aluminum foil. Help them write 0 0 0 their names on the stars. Hang the stars 0 for a year-round constellation of class stars. 0 In the Lering Center. 0 0 0 0 Cooking Center Provide children with ingredients for a

"burger" snackrice cakes and apple butter; 0 round pieces of bread (use a cookie cutter) 0 and jam. (Be aware of food allergies.) And Now Let's Talk to Some kids Background Blues 0 program number 304 0 0 0 program number 304 0 The Magic Toolbox show is coming to Mr. While exploring her family background, Ratburn's class to put the kids on TV! Francine imagines all kinds of exciting 0 The children prepare to showcase their 0 ancestors. But she learns to be proud that talents for stardom. her grandfather used to own a restaurant. 0 0 D0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 00 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0. 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00O 0 O011) OnePote©, aidc? Two©© Ma): OVW

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1 Materials 0 language and literacy skills 0 0 0 0chart paper (letter/word/shape recognition) a O circle stickers O life skills O counters (beads, bottle caps, etc.) 0 0 0 O cups Materials 0 O marker 0 O stickers O chart paper O marker 0 Talk with children about vegetables and what can O newspapers O oaktag stencil of an umbrella 0 be made from them (like potato chips!). Have O scissors children practice counting by voting for their 0 0 O tape 0 favorite vegetables. First make a list on chart 0 paper of all the vegetables kids can think of, In "Revenge of the Chip," the newspaper article a 0 adding pictures for nonreaders. "Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella" embarrassed 0 0 Give each child a cup and enough counters to D.W. Here are two fun newspaper activities for 0 0 0 represent the whole class. While the tallying is 0 kids. 0 0 going on, have children place one counter in their a Newspaper Umbrellas: Help children trace the (01 o cup for every "vote," and then empty their cup o o umbrella stencil and cut umbrellas out of a 0 0 0 for the next tally. Write the number of votes next 0 a newspaper. Have each child dictate to you what to each vegetable on the list. You can also show 0 0 makes him or her smile, and write it in bold letters 0 the results with a bar graph on chart paper. 0 0 o 0 on the umbrella. Hang the Smile Umbrellas 0 0 Children place a sticker in their preferred o around the room. 0 0 0 0 o vegetable row. 0 Newspaper Hunt: Have children look through a 0 o newspapers to find various pictures of items you 0 0 o o choose, such as a picture of a baby, the number 5, 0 0 0 the letter K, etc. Write the items, with sketches In the Learning Center 0 0 0 o for nonreaders, on chart paper for all to see. 0 Writing Center 0 0 0 0 o When children find an item, they cut it out and 0 Some potato chips are green because the o o 0 0 0 tape it to the chart paper. 0 o 0 0 potatoes were immature when harvested or 0 0 0 the soil did not cover the potato. Have o 0 0 0 On the Learning Center 0 children draw pictures of their own theories o a Library Center 0 of why green potato chips exist, then label 0 0 0 0 0 Read books about embarrassment such as 0 or dictate their explanations. o o The Blushful Hippopotamus by Chris 0 0 0 0 o a Raschka and Weird Parents by Audrey Wood. 0 o a a o 0 o Revenge of the Chip The Chips Are Down program number 305 0 program number 305 0 D.W. just can't live down that green potato D.W. ate a beautiful green potato chip. But chip story. When it hits the local paper, she now she thinks it was poisonous. She resolves figures she'll have to wear a football helmet to live what's left of her life to the fullest. 0 for the rest of her life.

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0 0 Materials O toe-tapping music from many cultures, such as Fiesta 0 0 Musical, A Child's Celebration of Rock 'N' Roll, Choo O black paper Choo Boogaloo, Reggae for Kids 0 0 0 0 O chalk O variety of instruments, such as drums, bongos, guitars, 0 0 0 O glue 0 maracas, tambourines, kalimbas, shekeres, spoons, tick- O rough-grit sandpaper tock blocks

O scissors 0 O stiff paper or board In "Meet Binky," Arthur and his friends are 0 0 disappointed to find that the members of their 0 Binky's name mysteriously appears in chalk all favorite band are computer images. Help children 0 over the school in "Binky Rules." Try this a form their own musical band starring very real o Mystery Name Rub. First, cut the letters of the oo membersthemselves! 0 alphabet from the sandpaper and glue them to a Clear an area of the room for the stage and large, stiff piece of paper or board. (You can keep 0 dance floor. Have one group of children choose an this sandpaper alphabet in the classroom for 0 instrument to play, put on some music, and let the future alphabet activities.) 0 0 concert begin! Encourage children to sing along. Have children take turns selecting the letters 0 Invite the other group of children to dance to the 0 of their names from the sandpaper alphabet. 0 rhythm. They can have fun making up dances with 0 Younger children can select just their initial. 0 0 0 names like "the Snake," "the Swim," etc. Have 0 Children place black paper over the sandpaper 0 children switch places after the first "set." 0 letters and rub with sidewalk chalk. As children 0 0 0 0 rub, their names mysteriously appear on the 0 I. black paper! 0 In The Learning Center 0 0 0 Library Center

0 0 Share stories about music and bands, such 0 0 In the Learning Center 0 0 0 as The Happy Hedgehog Band by Martin 0 Library Center Waddell, Hip Cat by Jonathan London, 0 a 0 Provide books about drawing such as Harold 0 Max Found Two Sticks by Brian Pinkney, a a 0 a and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson and Nicholas Cricket by Joyce Maxner. 0

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0 0 0 0 Binky Rules 0 program number 306. 0 0 When the words "Binky Rules" start 0 appearing in graffiti all over the school, Mr. 0 Morris thinks Binky must be to blame. 0 0 Meet Binky Program Discussion:Stop the program after Mr. program number 306 Morris gets the scrub brush for Binky. Discuss Arthur and the gang have tickets to see the with children things you should, and shouldn't, band called Binkythe newest, hottest craze in write on. Elwood City. 0 0= 0000000000000 = 00 00 00 000 -0 .0,0 0 ) 0 0 00 .00 0 00 0000 000000-0 00 A0 ®12 0 Experimenting with musical sounds helps 0 Dictating their own versions of recipes helps

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0 glass, increasing the water level so that the last 0 you need? How long do you cook it? Encourage glass contains the most water. Use food coloring children to use specific words to describe color, to create a rainbow effect. Place the glasses in a size, shape, texture, and taste. The recipes can be 0 tub to avoid spills. Show children how to tap the hilarious, so try to keep a straight face! glasses gently with a spoon to hear higher and Have children illustrate their recipes. lower notes. (This activity should be supervised o Photocopy all the recipes and compile them in a by an adult at all times.) Ask them to predict how 0 class cookbook (see page 21 for instructions). 0 the sound will be affected by the different amounts Insert each child's original recipe and drawing in of water. Children can then make wonderful 0 their book. Don't forget to add a dedication! water music. 0 0 Take It Further Help kids cook something from a children's family Connection cookbook such as Pretend Soup by Mollie Katzen and Ann Henderson. 0 Have family members come in and teach the 0 0 group a song that was popular when they a were children. a 0 0 a a 0 a a

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0 thumbprint animals help children develop and improve 0 laming feelings and marching in a parade to 0 0 art skills 0 express them help children develop and cultural/social diversity appreciation and improve 0 0 understanding o gross motor skills/creative movement skills a a 0 o music skills o social and emotional development 0 0 Materials 0 0 0 O art supplies Young children experience a wide range of 0 O magnifying glasses emotions that they might not be able to name 0 0 0 O washable rubber stamp inkpad yet. Discuss different emotions. Then model 0 O white paper some facial expressions and body movements and 0 0 have kids name the emotion you are portraying. What do thumbprints and snowflakes have in 0 0 Invite children to march in a "Parade of 0 common? They're uniqueno two thumbprints or Feelings." Encourage them to be dramatic with 0 snowflakes are the same. Help children press their bodies and facial expressions. Try angry 0 0 their thumbs on an inkpad, and then on paper. feelingshow would they march if they were 0 Let children observe their thumbprints with a 0 angry? Scared, sad, or happy? How about a 0 magnifying glass. What do they notice? proud parade? Or bored? Finally, let children a After the thumbprints are dry, invite children a have a silly parade. Encourage everyone to make 0 to use markers and crayons to turn the funny faces and get their friends to laugh! 0 thumbprints into animalstwo thumbprints side You might want to end your parade by by side become a butterfly with the addition of a playing a silly song you can easily add verses to, body, head, antennae, and spots. Other easily such as Down by the Bay and Iko, Iko. Encourage made thumbprint animals are fish, ladybugs, kids to suggest other songs they like and to say bumblebees, frogs, mice, and spiders. (See Ed 0 0 how those songs make them feel. 0 Ember ley's Great Thumbprint Drawing Book for 0 more examples of thumbprint art.) 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 On the Learning Center 0 0 0 Library Center a

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0 0 0 popular Girls 0 program number 308 0 0 Sue Ellen and Fern take a popularity quiz. The results tell them they'll have to change their Buster'sGrowing Grudge program number 308 personalities to make everyone like them. 0 0 Buster makes up a joke, which he thinks is Program Discussion:Talk with children about 0 the importance of being yourself. Emphasize guaranteed to get him an A on a school report. how good it is that people, like snowflakes and But when Binky tells the class his joke, Buster thumbprints, are unique. 0 is furious. a 0 0 00 000 0000 0 00 000 0 0000 000 00 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,0 0 00 ,00 00 14 Th© 5°po On Your M

0 Participating in an archaeological "dig" and 0 Participating in a Class Olympics helps 0 creating a museum help children develop and children develop and improve 0 improve 0 creative thinking and problem-solving skills o art skills gross motor skills/creative movement skills 0 O language and literacy skills (vocabulary) a social and emotional development 0 o science skills (self-esteem) o social and emotional development (cooperation) Create your own Class Olympics! Try to hold 0 0 0 your Olympics outside, or put mats on the floor indoors. Remind children that the object is not to Materials 0 0 win but to have FUN! 0 O paint brushes 6 6 0 O sand 0 Obstacle Course: Children plan and create a O sifter or kitchen strainer 0 course they can go over, under, around, and O shovels and spoons 0 through. O variety of small items (for example, toy dinosaurs, beads, Balloon Volleyball: Children on either side of a taut feathers, shells), enough for each child to have one string bat a balloon over the string. Tumbling Tornadoes: Let kids tumble as they wish. Invite children to join you on an archaeological a Be sure to supervise! dig. Fill an empty water table or tray with sand 0 0 Cross the Brook: Using tape or chalk, make two 0 and bury small items in it. Children can use 0 archaeologists' toolsspoons, brushes, sifters lines that are a foot apart. Children hop or run 0 across the "brook." They can work together to to find the hidden objects. Divide the class into 0 0 two groups to facilitate the dig. Bury half of the 0 build a "bridge" with classroom materials. 0 Cooperative Race: Partners link a part of their items and send the first group to the site. When 0 they have unearthed those objects, bury the rest 0 bodies together (such as elbows or hands) and 0 0 run to a finish line. 0 of the objects and send the second group over. 0 Help children set up a "museum" to display 0

0 their discoveries. Older children may enjoy 0 0 writing labels for the artifacts. Discuss what 0 in the Learning Center kinds of objects are found in museums, using and 0 0 Art/Writing Center defining words such as museum, fossil, ancient, etc.

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0 0 Arthur's Treasure Hunt 0 0 0 program number 309 a How can Arthur become a famous discoverer Return of the king 0 of lost civilizations when his mom won't let program number 309 0 0 0 him dig up the backyard? At a field trip to the Renaissance fair, Mr. Program Discussion:Stop the program after 0 Ratburn's class can't seem to win any events D.W. warns Arthur not to dig in the yard. against the class led by his former teacher and Ask, What do you think Arthur should do? 0 archrival, Mr. Pryce-Jones. 0 0 000 0 00 0 000 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 000 00 0 0, 0, 0 0 0 0 0, 0 0, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 040 0 0 0 0 0 0000 15 0 0 0 Differentiating between safe play and 0 Participating in math activities involving 0 0 aggressive, unsafe play helps children improve 0 money helps children develop and improve 0 social and emotional development O creative thinking and problem-solving skills 0 0 o language and literacy skills (vocabulary) 0

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0 0 O art supplies O paper 0 0 IMaterials 0 O puppets 0 0 O empty container with lid 0 As the Tibble Twins learned, it's important to be O pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters respectful to others when playing. Discuss safe play with children and suggest some rules. Money and math go hand in hand, so invite Encourage them to add rules too. Create a list of children to try these money math activities. the guidelines and post it on chart paper. For Sorting: Children sort a pile of change into example: pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters (by color 0 Safe Play Rules or size) and then count the coins in each category. DO ask if someone else wants to play. Patterns: Begin a pattern with different coins,

0 DO take turns. 0 then ask children to continue. 0 0 0 DON'T hit, push, kick, or bite. Heads or Tails: Shake some coins in an empty 0 DON'T wreck another child's work. container with a lid and then scatter them on 0 the table. Explain the terms "heads" and "tails." 0 a 0 0 Help younger children explore the issue by Children can count the number of "heads" and role-playing safe play behavior in various "tails." situations. Older children can use stuffed animals or puppets to act out play scenarios with each other. Suggest positive ways to correct unsafe 0 0 0-1 the Learning Center 0 play (for example, helping another child rebuild a structure that was knocked down, and apologizing). Science Center 0 As situations arise, remind children of the Safe Prepare four bowls, each containing one of a Play Rules they helped establish. a the following: 2 tbsp. vinegar; 1 tsp. salt; 0 0 1 tsp. salt and 2 tbsp. water; 1 tsp. salt and 0 0 2 tbsp. vinegar. Add a tarnished penny to 0 0 each bowl. Children predict which penny a 0 0 0 will become shiny. Observe at five-minute 0 0 0 a intervals. 0 1 0 a 0

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0 0 in than a big cardboard box! Invite children to 0 0 A plane is only one of many things that fly. Ask 0 explore the box and suggest other things it could

(DI children to name as many flying objects or bea car, fire truck, sailboat, etc. Let the class o animals as they can: plane, bubble, kite, balloon, 0 vote on what the box will be. 0 bird, etc. Write their suggestions on chart paper. 0 Have children decorate the box. Add a few 0 0 Talk about the quality of the flying: What simple props and let children's imaginations take 0 o zooms or floats? Flutters or soars? Invite children 0 off. They can sail for the open sea or lift off for a 0 lunar exploration! (Be sure to cut an adult to show you how to zoom, soar, and flutter. 0 0 Have children work in small groups or as a viewing-hole in the top.) o class to categorize the things that fly. Suggest 0 0 0 0 some categories to get them started, such as size, 0 0 0 speed, living being or machine. Let children 0 0 the Learning Center 0 classify the items as they wish, explaining the 0 0 0 0 Library Center 0 reasons for their groupings. Try to anticipate the 0 items children might suggest, and have on hand Read about the wonder of books and the 0 small representative toys or pictures mounted on 0 0 imagination in Edward and the Pirates by o 0 0 cardboard. How many different ways are there to 0 David McPhail, Regards to the Man in the 0 group the items? 0 Moon by Ezra Jack Keats, and Tomas and 0 0 0 0 0 the Library Lady by Pat Mora. o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a On the Learning Center a a 0 a Math Center

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episodes are shown. You'll need to refer to the episode by program number (301, 302, etc.) o' A; t, These brand-new 304 308 312 0, Background Blues Popular Girls ARTHURepisodes What Scared Sue Ellen? 0 While exploring her family back- Sue Ellen and Fern take a popularity Sue Ellen's not afraid of much, but premiere November ground Francine imagines all kinds quiz. The results tell them they'll have when she hears a howling noise in 0998! of exciting ancestors. But she learns to change their personalities to make the woods, she's scared. to be proud that her grandfather everyone like them. Clarissa Is Cracked 0 a used to own a restaurant. Buster's Growing Grudge Grandma Thora entrusts D.W. with And Now Let's Talk to Some Kids Buster makes up a joke, which he her beloved doll Clarissa. But can The Magic Toolbox show is coming thinks is guaranteed to get him an A on D.W. take good care of this treasure? o to Mr. Ratburn's class to put the kids a school report. But when Binky tells on TV! The children prepare to the class his joke, Buster is furious. 313 showcase their talents for stardom. Arthur's Dummy Disaster 309 Shy George becomes popular when 305 Arthur's Treasure Hunt he brings a wooden dummy to The Chips Are Down How can Arthur become a famous school. But can George still be cool D.W. ate a beautiful green potato discoverer of lost civilizations when his when everyone tires of the chip. But now she thinks it was mom won't let him dig up the backyard? dummy? poisonous. She resolves to live Return of the King Francine and the Feline what's left of her life to the fullest. At a field trip to the Renaissance fair, 301 Arthur thinks the best pet to have Revenge of the Chip Mr. Ratburn's class can't seem to win is a doghe can't believe Francine's Buster's Back D.W. just can't live down that green any events against the class led by his fallen for a cute little kitten! Buster's coming home! But potato chip story. When it hits the former teacher and archrival, Mr. Arthur's worried that Buster will local paper, she figures she'll have to Pryce-Jones. 314 be different. Will he still want to wear a football helmet for the rest of hang out with plain old Arthur? Mom and Dad Have a her life. 310 The Ballad of Buster Baxter Great Big Fight Attack of the Turbo Tibbles A minstrel moose sings the story of Some spilled milk and a forgotten 306 After watching a forbidden (and vio- Buster Baxter, who worries that dinner party cause Mom and Dad Binky Rules lent) kids' show, the Tibble Twins start his friends have changed while he to argue. But Arthur and D.W. When the words "Binky Rules" start playing roughly. was away. wonder if it's their fault. appearing in graffiti all over the D.W. Tricks the Tooth Fairy D.W.'s Perfect Wish school, Mr. Morris thinks Binky must D.W. wants money to buy a new toy. 302 Turning five is a major event, and be to blame. She hasn't lost any teeth, but can she D.W. is determined to make this D.W. All Fired Up Meet Binky pull a fast one on the Tooth Fairy to birthday wish really count. D.W. is afraid of an upcoming fire Arthur and the gang have tickets get some much needed change? drill, so she decides to stay home 0 to see the band called Binkythe from school until the drill is over. 315 newest, hottest craze in Elwood City. 311 I'd Rather Read It Myself Arthur and D.W. Clean Up! Double Tibble Trouble The Tibble Twins seem able to do Arthur will make it to the Happy 307 When Timmy Tibble falls sick, D.W. everything better than D.W., but Crazy Wow Day at the park only if Arthur Rides the Bandwagon and Emily try to keep Tommy cheered. he and D.W. can work together to they're really impressed when she 0, Arthur tries to avoid the new fad But Tibble games, like pretending to be tells them she can read. Can she? clean their rooms. toy called Woogles. But when all his an airplane, can be exhausting. The Long, Dull Winter friends have one, he feels left out. Arthur's Almost Live Not Real 0 303 Arthur and the gang are suffering Dad's Dessert Dilemma Music Festival from an acute lack of holidays, so 0 Arthur Goes Crosswire Arthur is embarrassed by Dad's Arthur and the gang use a cardboard they decide to invent one of their Arthur's been acting just like O dessert experiments, until his box to create their own videos, ending own. Muffy ever since he went out on o, friends try one and love it. Soon up with a musical extravaganza her yacht. Vomitrocious! Can he be Arthur is volunteering Dad to celebrating books and the library. "de-Muffified"? provide desserts for them. Sue Ellen and the Brainosaurus 0

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Picture Books Song Books and Audio Recordings 0, Freeman, Judy. Books Kids Will Sit Still For: The Complete Look for books and tapes by Woody Guthrie, Ella Jenkins, Hap 0 1 Read-Aloud Guide. 2nd edition. Bowker, 1990. Palmer, Raffi, Pete Seeger, and Sharon, Lois & Bram. Recorded Freeman, Judy. More Books Kids Will Sit Still For. Bowker, compilations such as Fiesta Musical, A Child's Celebration, of 1995. Rock 'N' Roll, Choo Choo Boogaloo, and Reggae for Kids can Gillespie, John, and Corinne Naden, eds. Best Books for really get children moving. You may also enjoy the following 0 0 Children. 5th edition. Bowker, 1994. songbook compilations: Kimmel, Mary Margaret, and Elizabeth Segal. For Reading Out 0 Fox, Dan, ed. In and Out the Window: An Illustrated Songbook Loud! A Guide to Sharing Books with Children. Dell, 1991. for Young People. Holt, 1987. Lipson, Eden Ross. The New York Times Parent's Guide to the o' Guthrie, Woody. Woody's 20 Grow Big Songs. HarperCollins, 1992. 0 Best Books for Children. Revised ed. Times Books, 1991. Raffi. The Raffi Singable Songbook. Crown, 1987. Thomas, James L. Play, Learn. and Grow. Bowker, 1992. Sharon, Lois & Bram. The All New Elephant Jam. Crown, 1989. Poetry Collections Silverman, Jerry. Children's Songs: Traditional Black Music. de Regniers, Beatrice Schenk. Sing a Song of Popcorn. Chelsea House, 1993. Scholastic, 1988. Cooperative Games for Young Children Frank, Josette. Poems to Read to the Very Young. Random Smith, Charles A. The Peaceable Classroom: 162 Easy House, 1982. Activities to Teach Preschoolers Compassion and Griego, Margot C. Tortillitas Para Mamma and Other Spanish 0 Cooperation. Gryphon House, 1993. Nursery Rhymes. Holt, 1981. Wichert, Suzanne. Keeping the Peace: Practicing Cooperation Hudson, Wade. Pass It On: African American Poetry for and Conflict Resolution with Preschoolers. New Society, Children. Scholastic, 1993. 1989. Prelutsky, Jack, ed. The Random House Book of Poetry for o Children. Random House, 1983.

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