In our previous blog article we listed a few links to craft projects featuring geese that we found around the web. We also had a free download of a goose paper bag puppet pattern.
Goose Fun Facts
Our pattern of the month is the Goose! An interesting fact about geese is that they were almost all gone due to hunting. Now they have returned. Geese can live practically anywhere, they like grassy areas, parks and fields near water. Some people keep geese as pets. They will follow you around like a dog. In fact, they make great guard dogs.
Lions in Books
In our previous blog article we listed a few links to craft projects featuring lions that we found around the web. We also had a free download of a lion paper bag puppet pattern.
We are continuing the lion theme with a list of books that we thought would be interesting and fun to pair with a lion puppet. We’ve noticed that kids become more engaged during reading when a puppet is used to help bring a book alive.
Lion Fun Facts
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!