Scaredy squirrel craft the scaredy squirrel books by melanie. He could encounter tarantulas, green martians or killer bees. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Scaredy squirrel lesson plans kindergarten first grade. Once hes spotted a perfectly safe toothless candidate, scaredys ready. Jan 10, 2006 scaredy squirrel, in a magical way, learns a very important lesson in life. In scaredy squirrel at the beach scaredy the worrywart is very careful to avoid any sort of real or imagined danger. Scaredy squirrel books by melanie watt the curriculum corner 123. These squirrel activities will have your kids laughing and having fun while they learn. Have students write about how scaredy squirrel reacts when he wakes up. Because of this, i made a fun comprehension activity. This week, my class started reading and writing with scaredy squirrel. This can cause anxiety and fear towards elements of the unknown, and it is. Keep the fun going by asking your group to participate in some of the following activities and discussions.
Armed with a name tag, mittens, a mirror, and a lemon, hes prepared to make the perfect first impression. Scaredy squirrel books by melanie watt the curriculum. In the book scaredy squirrel we learn that this squirrel has a list of things he is afraid of. Another superb book to help explore this theme alongside scaredy squirrel is the amazing little mouses big book of fears by emily gravett macmillan childrens books. Acorn and squirrel book based activity plan for toddlers. Like the mouse in the book, the children could take their list of fears and make a collage of them from newspapers and magazines little mouse finds this is a great way. Scaredy squirrel by melanie watt is a fun book for toddlers and preschoolers, scaredy squirrel is a little scared of lots of things and never leaves his nut tree. Scaredy squirrel year 2 planning instructions teaching. Scaredy squirrel scaredy squirrel at nightscaredy squirrel at the beachscaredy squirrel has a birthday partythey are adorable. A television series based on the books began in 2011 the stories are told using large pictures with simple descriptive text.
In these squirrel activities for preschool, the children will be counting, graphing, and even painting with nuts. Rather than encounter pirates, jellyfish, seagulls and sea monsters, he. Scaredy squirrel sets out to make the perfect friend. Sep 26, 2017 scaredy squirrel by melanie watt is a fun book for toddlers and preschoolers, scaredy squirrel is a little scared of lots of things and never leaves his nut tree. Students will design ten simple symbols to fill a scaredysquirrelinspired emergency kit. Scaredy squirrel stories are told through a combination of words and graphic organizertype illustrations. He could encounter tarantulas, green martians, or killer bees. Scaredy squirrel is a great childrens book written by melanie watt. Ask your reading group to describe a new thing they would like to discover about themselves now and when they are older. On the first page of the book, why does scaredy squirrel has no friend. Add to reading list share this book above are scaredy squirrel series books that are currently on.
They will also have a mini environmental science lesson learning about the different types of squirrels and where they live. Students share his fear and the details on this graphic organizer. In this fun book with cartoon illustrations, scaredy squirrel is afraid of everything and the unknown and is also prepared. I love scaredy squirrel because it is a hilarious book filled with vocabulary words that are unfamiliar to many elementary students. Above are scaredy squirrel series books that are currently on. Use a venn diagram or 3column chart to compare how the character of scaredy squirrel is similar and different in each movie. For example one page is just a timetable of scaredy. Scaredy squirrel printables, classroom activities, teacher. Given a graphic organizer, students will create a scaredysquirrelinspired emergency kit by using symbols to represent objects they would like to have in their own emergency kit. However, many of the illustrations also use symbols with which scaredy squirrel communicates his thinking and planning. After students create the list, each student can create a page for the class book, how to be a good friend. With partners, have the children read the ebook on manual mode with the sound off.
Author melanie watt has a great way of storytelling with a great sense of humor. Melanie watts scaredy squirrel book unit ccss aligned noprep worksheets included in this characterbook study unit are for the following books. Talk about the color, sizes, and shapes of the collected items. Storytime props make storytime more creative and fun by including props to encourage group participation, emphasize important scenes in the story and get into character. In this book, scaredy squirrel has the perfect plan to have some 100% safe fun in the sun by building a beach getaway under his nut tree, complete with a germfree inflatable pool and plastic flamingo. Scaredy squirrel never leaves his tree, worried about all of the terrible dangers that seem to exist in the world, until one day he takes a big leapand makes a discovery that changes everything. Have students share the details of the plan on this graphic organizer. Acorn and squirrel book based activity plan for toddlers and. Writing with scaredy squirrel teaching in progress. Young children will love following the story with readaloud narration.
If there are additional titles from this series that. Scaredy squirrel by melanie watt, melanie watt, paperback. Scaredy squirrel makes a friend by melanie watt scholastic. Scaredy squirrel by melanie watt teaching resource for ks1. Storytime suggestions for scaredy squirrel kids can press. Scaredy squirrels emergency kit includes antibacterial soap, bandages, and a parachute. Kindergarten lesson plans week by week for the classroom, including all subjects, craft ideas, printables, snacks, and more. A third scaredy squirrel title, scaredy squirrel at the beach, was published in march 2008. It is always a good idea to organize your props and rehearse your storytime actions in advance. We only had two days of school the week of thanksgiving, and i didnt want to introduce a new concept before our little vacation. Reading comprehension and asking questions are part of these close reading lessons. Apr 8, 2014 fun and educational activities for our lovely scaredy squirrel fans see more ideas about scaredy squirrel, squirrel and activity sheets.
Hand out a copy of the emergencykit activity page to each person in your group. In his tree, every day is the same and if danger comes along, hes wellprepared. This hilarious book by melanie watt is featured in this weeks plans. Jan 24, 2019 scaredy squirrel is my new favorite kids book. This grouping is a parody of 4 stories about scaredy squirrel. As prepared as scaredy squirrel is, something always goes wrong. Apr 09, 2009 buy scaredy squirrel reprint by watt, melanie isbn. Melanie watt has created the most amazing character with scaredy squirrel. Awesome scaredy squirrel activities for fall teach prek. Scaredy squirrel at the beach written and illustrated by melanie watt. I bought this book to use in school and then bought it home to my 3 yr old son. How is scaredy squirrel the samedifferent in each story.
If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added. Use this lesson plan to teach students about squirrels. This is a lesson plan i used to help students retell a story using the book, scaredy squirrel makes a friend. In this lesson, students end their unit of inquiry on signs and symbols by having fun with melanie watts scaredy squirrel. How to be a good friend freebie mandys tips for teachers. Scaredy squirrel s emergency kit includes antibacterial soap, bandages, and a parachute. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know. The idea for this theme came when we read the hilarious book those darn squirrels and those darn squirrels fly south. I am giving it 5 stars as it teaches a very important lesson with the cute illustrations and characters.
Name 2 things scaredy squirel does to pass the time all by himself. Scaredy squirrels emergency kit includes antibacterial soap, bandaids and a parachute. He has an emergency kit and never leaves his nut tree. Here is what you will find in this lesson plan category. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Not just for kids, scaredy squirrel has a poignant and hilarious. Scaredy squirrel activities book companion will help students with fun and engaging activities to understand the plot, including comprehension questions, games, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, phonics, comprehension strategies, sequencing, writing, and a. Her books include the scaredy squirrel, chester and learning with animals series, augustine, leon the chameleon and have i got a book for you. Part of the plan scaredy squirrel always has a plan. Finally, have the students read the ebook individually on the manual mode with the sound off. Based on scaredy squirrels adventures, answer these questions. Scaredy squirrel s emergency kit includes antibacterial soap, bandaids and a parachute. Retelling lesson plan grade 1 using scaredy squirrel makes a. Scaredy squirrel is also fairly popular and should be easily accessible in your school or local l.
The issue of familiar and unfamiliar experiences is a theme that everyone has to face sometime in their life. See more ideas about squirrel, lesson plans and scaredy squirrel. But in his tree, every day is the same and if danger comes along, hes wellprepared. May 15, 2012 another superb book to help explore this theme alongside scaredy squirrel is the amazing little mouses big book of fears by emily gravett macmillan childrens books. The first book of the scaredy squirrel series was published in march 2006 by kids can press. In this fun book with cartoon illustrations, scaredy squirrel is afraid of everything and the unknown and is. I have created this free anchor chart in color or black and white. This is one of my all time favorite book characters probably because i can so easily relate to his insecurities and ocd.
Then, i made some sorting mats one with a scared squirrel, one with a normal, happy. Hand out a paper lunch bag for each child and take children on a walk to collect a variety of leaves, acorns, and pinecones. Provide boxes for children to sort their treasures. Scaredy squirrel is also fairly popular and should be. Melanie watt has written other books so this study of her scaredy squirrel books could. One day, he is forced to leave his tree and discovers that he can fly, and that they world outside his tree is not scary anymore. Scaredy squirrel activities book companion will help students with fun and engaging activities to understand the plot, including comprehension questions, games, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, phonics, comprehension strategies, sequencing, writing, and a comprehension test with answer key. Scaredy squirrel, in a magical way, learns a very important lesson in life. I made a set of picture cards with things scaredy squirrel is afraid of and things he is not afraid of. It is satisfyingly quirky with added pages which replicate the style of a nonfiction book.
Encourage students to create their own scaredy squirrel adventure with this organizer. It starts out describing scaredy squirrel and his plan for if anything goes wrong. If ever there was a book about facing your fears of change, this is it. Squirrels preschool and kindergarten activities and. Project it on your smartboard and create a list as a class after reading scaredy squirrel makes a friend. But just when every detail is under control, scaredys action plan takes a surprising turn. Scaredy squirrel presents several philosophical themes. After students have listened to or read two books, they can record the connections they were able to make. Scaredy squirrel makes a friend read aloud book for kids. Scaredy squirrel by melanie watt is an engaging ks1 teaching resource which consists of a 37 slide powerpoint presentation, a booklet of 33 worksheets and a teacher overview.
In the story scaredy squirrel learned something new about himself that he was a. Kindergarten lesson plans resources and ideas for the. Melanie watt is an acclaimed childrens book author and illustrator. Squirrel theme circle time for preschool and kindergarten.
Scaredy squirrel kindle edition by watt, melanie, watt. Discover and experience nature and squirrels in fall or autumn. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Scaredy squirrel by melanie watt part of the scaredy squirrel series. This book is the first in a series so be sure to check out the others also.
Continue reading the book, pausing after scaredy squirrel finishes his beach. Compare and contrast scaredy squirrel makes a friend with scaredy squirrel, also available from weston woods. He is a little squirrel who never leaves his nut tree because he is afraid of. Students will read an informational text lesson on the critter and identify main ideas and supporting details with support, before.
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