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The Most Magnificent Thing
Last updated Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Author: Ashley Spires
Date of Publication: 2014
ISBN: 1554537045
Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Sep. 2024
Synopsis:
From Booklist:
One day, a young girl who enjoys creating things decides to build something truly special. So, after drawing diagrams, hiring an assistant (aka her best-pal pooch), and collecting materials, she establishes her sidewalk workshop. But, alas, bringing vision to fruition isn't easy. Progressively, excitement and confidence wane, motivation turns to meltdown - then to defeat (I'm no good at this. I QUIT!). Happily, some timely dog walking brings clarity, calm, and an inspiration for an imaginative solution that just might work.
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Although there are craft suggestions, this is the perfect opportunity to allow the kids to be creative, and maybe make use of some of the supplies that may be available in excess, or repeat a past craft that they really enjoyed - with a twist!
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Have you ever built or invented anything?
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What is something you would like to fix?
Vocabulary
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Magnificient: Great, impressive, elaborate, or exceptional.
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Assistant: A helper.
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Supplies: The items needed to work on a project.
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Tinkers: Trying to fix or improve something.
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Fiddles: To make small adjustments.
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Pummels: To strike repeatedly with your fists.
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Distractions: Something that takes away your attention.
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Have you ever had a difficult project? How did you finish it?
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Who helps you solve problems?
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What do you do when something isn't going the way you want it to?
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Do you want to quit when you are frustrated?
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If you *really* want to have a bit of fun, have the kids start a project, then halfway through, have them trade and let another participant finish it!
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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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