Our pattern of the month is the Lion! Even though lions are known as “king of the jungle” they actually don’t live in the jungle. They live in the grasslands and plains.
Sheep or Lambs in Books
In our previous blog article we listed a few links to craft projects featuring sheep or lambs that we found around the web. We also had a free download of a sheep paper bag puppet pattern.
Sheep (or Lamb) Fun Facts
Our pattern of the month is the Sheep (or Lamb)! Sheep are very gentle animals and were one of the first animals to be domesticated. Sheep can display emotions like anger, boredom, fear, disgust, despair and happiness. They can also recognize emotion by facial expressions. They prefer smiles to frowns. They can self medicate themselves. When ill they will eat specific plants that will cure them.
Birds in Books
In our previous blog article we listed a few links to craft projects featuring bird that we found around the web. We also had a free download of a bird paper bag puppet pattern.
Bird Fun Facts
Our pattern of the month is the Bird! There are over 9000 different species of birds all over the world. They live in the frozen Antartica down to the humid, hot rainforests of South America. They are among the most beautiful and bizarre creatures on earth.
Elephants in Books
In our previous blog article we listed a few links to craft projects featuring elephants that we found around the web. We also had a free download of an elephant paper bag puppet pattern.
We are continuing the elephant theme with a list of books that we thought would be interesting and fun to pair with an elephant puppet. We’ve noticed that kids become more engaged during reading when a puppet is used to help bring a book alive.
Elephant Fun Facts
Our pattern of the month is the Elephant! It is true that an elephant has a good memory. They can remember something for 50-60 years! They also can remember where the herd found food and water in the past. They are doing better than me, some days I can’t find my car keys!
Frogs in Books
In our previous blog article we listed a few links to craft projects featuring frogs that we found around the web. We also had a free download of frog paper bag puppet pattern.
We are continuing the frog theme with a list of books that we thought would be interesting and fun to pair with a frog puppet. We’ve noticed that kids become more engaged during reading when a puppet is used to help bring a book alive.
Frog Craft Activities
In the last blog article we listed some Fun Facts about frogs. We also had a free download of a frog coloring page for the kids (or you) to color. In this blog we want to share some of our favorite craft activities that we found on the web that are simple and fun to do. There was so much to choose from – it was hard to make a decision. Frog activities are so much fun!
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Frog Fun Facts
Our pattern of the month is the Frog! The way to tell the difference between male and female frogs is by the size of their ears (located behind the eye). If the ear is larger than the eye, it is a male. If the ear is smaller than the eye, then it is a female.