Puppets!

Primary classes have been enjoying true stories about animals over the last few library classes. This week we read, "The Tiger Cubs and the Chimp", by Bhagavan "Doc" Antle with Thea Feldman. This is "the true story of how Anjana the chimp helped raise two baby tigers." After reading we talked about the other books we have read about animals, particularly the nominees from the Surrey Picture Book of the Year list. Then each student chose an animal face to make a stick puppet to take home. Students loved this activity and I encouraged them to raid their recycling box at home to make other puppets or theatres to tell puppet stories. Maybe this would be a nice change from watching tv or playing video games! Create! Invent! Play!