The Koala Who Could
Title: The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright
Why I Chose It: "The Koala Who Could" is a heartwarming story that teaches children about overcoming fears, embracing change, and the power of perseverance. Through the lovable character of Kevin the Koala, children learn valuable lessons about courage and adaptability.
Reading Comprehension Questions:
For 18 months to 3 years old:
For 4-7 years old:
Materials:
Instructions:
Ingredients:
Why I Chose It: "The Koala Who Could" is a heartwarming story that teaches children about overcoming fears, embracing change, and the power of perseverance. Through the lovable character of Kevin the Koala, children learn valuable lessons about courage and adaptability.
Reading Comprehension Questions:
For 18 months to 3 years old:
- What is Kevin the Koala's favorite tree?
- How does Kevin feel when things start to change?
- What does Kevin learn about trying new things by the end of the story?
For 4-7 years old:
- Why is Kevin afraid to leave his tree?
- How do Kevin's feelings change throughout the story?
- What can we learn from Kevin about facing our fears and trying new things?
Materials:
- Paper Plates
- Gray Paint or Crayons
- Gray, Black and White Construction Paper
- Googly Eyes
- Glue Stick
- Scissors
- Marker
Instructions:
- Paint or color the paper plate gray to make Kevin's face.
- Cut out two large gray circles for ears and two smaller white circles for the inside of the ears.
- Glue the white circles onto the gray circles and then attach the ears to the top of the paper plate.
- Glue googly eyes onto the plate.
- Cut out a small black oval for the nose and glue it onto the center of the plate.
- Use a marker to draw a mouth and any additional details.
- Let the glue dry completely before displaying the craft.
Ingredients:
- Rice cakes
- Peanut butter or cream cheese
- Blueberries
- Banana slices
- Spread peanut butter or cream cheese on the rice cakes.
- Use banana slices for the ears and blueberries for the eyes and nose to create a koala face on each rice cake.
- Serve the koala bear snacks as a fun and healthy treat for toddlers to enjoy while listening to "The Koala Who Could."
By reading "The Koala Who Could" and engaging in these craft and snack activities, children will have a delightful and educational experience that encourages them to face their fears and embrace new experiences.