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Stick and Stone
Last updated Sunday, November 15, 2020
Author: Beth Ferry
Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld
Date of Publication: 2015
ISBN: 9780544032569
Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jun. 2020
Synopsis:
When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pine-cone, the pair becomes fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor?
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Can you remember a time when you were in trouble and needed help?
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Has a friend ever helped you with something? Did you have a chance to help them back?
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What do you think will happen to Stick and Stone?
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Have you or a friend ever been bullied? What did you do?
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What kind of activities do you like to do with your friends?
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| Craft ideas: |
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Have kids find a pencil (or any stick-like object) and crumple a piece of paper to make a stone. Ask them to show how their stick and stone have any adventures together, or how they play
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Show us: Ask the kids to show us something in their house that the characters could use. You can model this idea with something laying around your house.
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Write out some quotes from the book, and put them in a zip loc bag, ex: I always stick up for my friends, because being a good friend rocks!"
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Ask a parent to take you on a short walk to collect a good-sized rock, the biggest stick you can find, and a pinecone. Now grab your favorite coloring utensil (crayons, markers, color pencils) and give that rock a new coat of paint!
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Check our craft ideas on Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/readingtokids/june-2020-friendship-and-fun/
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*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!
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