Last Thursday was Laura Numeroff’s birthday, and I thought it’d be fun to read her seminal book: “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” I did a quick Google search and found a story sequencing activity to use with the kids.
And then I saw a post over at ABC and 123 that reminded me of an activity they’d done over at Superheroes and Princesses, so I went there only to be reminded that she was given the idea from a post over at Almost Unschoolers. Wow, what a chain of links……. each one leads to more great ideas.
So, I printed out the sequencing activity I found, and while the kids were making their own cards to make into stickers I very quickly painted the back and waited for them to dry.
Amusingly enough only Princess was willing to try and make stickers. The boys outright refused.
Then while I read the story they quite happily licked their stickers and put them on in order.
There was a bit of grumbling from the boys at first, but eventually they got into it as well.
As you can see eventually they all thought it was a fun project. Even if they had to be convinced of it……
The boys now have a whole list of flavors they want to try.
I already have a whole slew of books to try this with in mind……. So much fun to try!
I love Laura Numeroff! We buy Jello specifically to make stickers now!!! I love the idea of combining the Jello stickers with sequencing!!!
So fun and a great lesson!
Little Wonders' Days
This is a really neat way to teach sequencing. The stickers would be a big hit here. Thank you for sharing.
We make jello stickers,too! Small (blog) world, isn't it? Fun use of it!
I've been on one of those link chases before, then before I know it I have been on the computer for over a half an hour
I have to try jello stickers here too – I think Anna will like this. She loves this book and other Numeroff books.
How cute! I've been meaning to try jello stickers for a while – thanks for reminding me!
What an excellent activity for such a fun book!
I would love for you to share this resource on my Wednesday meme!
https://www.crystalandcomp.com/2011/07/the-mommy-club-share-your-resources-and-solutions/
Silly boys 🙂 Great idea for the stickers!