Llama Llama Time to Share

Title: Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney

Why I chose it: "Llama Llama Time to Share" is a wonderful story that not only entertains but also teaches valuable lessons about sharing, cooperation, and empathy. Through the charming character of Llama Llama, children learn the importance of sharing toys and working together with friends.

Reading Comprehension Questions:
18 months to 3 years old:

1. What does Llama Llama want to play with?
2. How does Llama Llama feel when he has to share his toys?
3. What does Llama Llama learn about sharing by the end of the story?

For 4-7 years old:

1. Why do you think it's important to share toys with friends?
2. How does Llama Llama's attitude towards sharing change throughout the story?
3. What strategies could Llama Llama use to share his toys more effectively?

Craft Idea: Llama Puppet Craft

Materials:

• Paper bag
• Construction paper (white, brown, black)
• Googly eyes
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Marker or crayon

Instructions:

1. Cut out two large oval shapes from the white construction paper for the llama's face.
2. Cut out two smaller oval shapes from the brown construction paper for the llama's ears.
3. Glue the brown ears onto the top of the white oval shapes.
4. Glue googly eyes onto the white ovals.
5. Cut out a small black oval for the llama's nose and glue it onto the face.
6. Use a marker or crayon to draw a mouth and nostrils on the nose.
7. Glue the completed llama face onto the bottom flap of the paper bag, leaving the flap free to act as the llama's mouth.
8.  Allow the glue to dry completely before using the puppet.

Snack Idea: Llama Fruit Skewers

Ingredients:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Grapes
• Wooden skewers

Instructions:

1. Wash the fruit thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels.
2. Thread grapes, strawberries, and blueberries onto the wooden skewers in alternating patterns to create colorful fruit skewers.
3. Arrange the fruit skewers on a plate and serve as a healthy and fun snack for toddlers to enjoy while listening to "Llama Llama Time to Share."

By reading "Llama Llama Time to Share" and engaging in these craft and snack activities, toddlers not only have a delightful and educational experience but also learn valuable lessons about sharing and cooperation that they can apply in their everyday lives.