Pat Hutchins is one of my favorite children's book authors, so I loved making this set to go with her book The Wind Blew. As with all story sets, if you know the book well enough you could use the set without the book at all. Or, as you read the book you can add the pieces to your board.
I would also put the pieces out for the children to use independently. It's so cool to watch and listen to children re-tell stories. Sometimes they remember it in a completely different way than I'd predict...so interesting to see how they understand and interpret the world!
I personally didn't use themes for my classroom or my story times, but I know that some people love to! Whether you're using a theme or just throwing ideas into the mix when the mood inspires you, here are some weather related ideas for you:
Books: If you're looking for other weather related books for preschoolers, Here's my Pinterest board on that subject!
Books: If you're looking for other weather related books for preschoolers, Here's my Pinterest board on that subject!
Make Rain: Fill a clear cup about halfway with water, top with shaving cream, and let the children use eye droppers to drop liquid water color on top of the shaving cream. Once that "cloud" gets too full, it will start to rain!
Stormy paintings: Provide shades of gray, white and blue paint along with black, white, blue or gray construction paper. Add foam paint or shaving cream to the paints to inspire a cloud-like effect!
Storm Dancing: Pass our scarves and play Vivaldi's Storm!
Shadow drawing: Take the kids outside on a sunny day and trace their shadows with sidewalk chalk. Go out again later, have them stand at the base of the drawings, and notice how their shadows have changed position!
Sun Art: On a sunny and not too windy day, take construction paper and a basket of small toys outside. Spread the sheets of paper on the ground in a sunny spot, and ask the children to decorate the papers with the toys. Leave them outside for an hour or more. Have the children remove the toys, and see what amazing artwork the sun has made!
Stormy paintings: Provide shades of gray, white and blue paint along with black, white, blue or gray construction paper. Add foam paint or shaving cream to the paints to inspire a cloud-like effect!
Storm Dancing: Pass our scarves and play Vivaldi's Storm!
Shadow drawing: Take the kids outside on a sunny day and trace their shadows with sidewalk chalk. Go out again later, have them stand at the base of the drawings, and notice how their shadows have changed position!
Sun Art: On a sunny and not too windy day, take construction paper and a basket of small toys outside. Spread the sheets of paper on the ground in a sunny spot, and ask the children to decorate the papers with the toys. Leave them outside for an hour or more. Have the children remove the toys, and see what amazing artwork the sun has made!
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Love this theme and your flannel pieces are Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteIs this set available for purchase? I also love this book!
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