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Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider
Last updated Friday, October 13, 2023
Author: James Dean
Illustrator: Kimberly Dean
Date of Publication: 2019
ISBN: 0062675443
Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Oct. 2023
Synopsis:
Pete the Cat's adaptation of the classic children’s song "Itsy Bitsy Spider" will have have young readers laughing and singing along.
The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain....
As the itsy bitsy spider struggles, Pete and his friends know just what to do to help out!
| Note to readers: |
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This is a fairly short book. The readers may want to do a walk through of the book before reading it.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Will Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider get along? Why or why not?
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Do you know the Itsy Bitsy Spider song?
Vocabulary:
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Water Spout - a pipe running down the side of the building to carry away water from the gutter of the roof.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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What are some rhymes in the book?
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Do you think the spider will be successful climbing up the water spout?
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Have you had a friend cheer you on while you worked on something?
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| Craft ideas: |
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The children can make spiders using yarn.
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The children can make umbrellas using paper plates and yarn.
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| Special activities: |
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The class can sing other rhyming songs such as Five Little Ducks and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
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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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