Now What Can I Do?



Last updated Sunday, October 23, 2005

Author: Margaret Bridges
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Grade Level: 1st    (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Sep. 2001

Synopsis: When Little Raccoon wanders listlessly around the house plaguing his mother with pleas for something to do, she gently encourages him to make a game out of cleaning up. Humdrum chores such as putting away the laundry and setting the table become exciting when Little Raccoon masquerades as a basketball pro and pretends to be dining al fresco. From sunup to sundown, Little Raccoon is busily, happily engaged, and at bedtime, he eagerly anticipates the next day's activities.

Discussion topics: To be posted soon ...

Craft ideas:
•  What do you do when you can't go outside? Draw.
•  Make a hat with your favorite of Little Raccoon's adventures on it.

*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist. Remember, though, that the focus of your time should not be on the development and execution of a craft; the focus should be on the read-aloud and the enjoyment of the book!