Reading Aloud Activity

Posted on Nov 26, 2014 | Resources

Easter Chick and Grass

Suggested Age: Toddler-Grade 1

Submitted by Sri TenCate, State Librarian, Molokai Public Library

Books:

What Am I? – Easter by Anne Margaret Lewis
Ten Little Eggs by Jean Marzollo

easter-chick

The Molokai Public Library holds a monthly “READ TO ME Family Night.” We start the program with the introductory song, “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” and sing songs related to the monthly theme. One of our regular volunteers is a musician who plays her Vietnamese bamboo instrument and accompanies the singers, which include parents, volunteers, children, and staff. At times, her husband comes with a guitar and forms a “band.” Then we share theme-related books to read aloud. The read-aloud is followed by craft activities with supplies provided. After the completion of the activities, every child chooses a new book to keep.

 

Activity: Easter chick card

Materials:

  • Chick template
  • Construction paper; green, yellow, brown, red or your choice of colors
  • Glue
  • Googly eyes or pen, pencil, and/or paint

Templates:

Instructions:

  1. Print the templates of the chick.
  2. Cut out two circles—one for the head and one for the body.
  3. Cut out the printed templates and paste the smaller circle over the larger one. (See picture above.)
  4. Paste onto card.
  5. Paste on legs and beak
  6. Either draw, paint, or paste googly eyes onto the chick.
  7. Cut green paper the width of the card and cut slits to resemble grass.
  8. Paste the grass onto the card and add the completed chick.

(Taken from “Easy-to-do Holiday Crafts from Everyday Household Items”)