Welcome to TLE’s Storytime featuring the story TERRIFIC! by Sophie Gilmore!
Featured Story: Terrific!
Five friends are looking for something TERRIFIC to do. But with each having different interests and abilities…what could be terrific for them all?
Climbing? Not for everyone. Swimming? DEFINITELY not for everyone. Hanging from their toes? Absolutely not! Will the friends find something terrific to do together before Snake manages to upend their perfect afternoon?
~ by Sophie Gilmore
Craft Activity: Animal Rainbow Scratch Art
Materials needed:
- Scissors
- Animal Scratch Art kit (example pictured below)
OR
- Scratch art paper and scratch tool (lolipop stick)
- Yarn
- Hole puncher
Directions:
- Use the scratch tool to create patterns and uncover areas on the scratch art paper.
- Carefully punch out the animal (pre-cut designs) OR cut along the outline of your animal.
- Create or push out the holes in your art animal to use the yarn (provided in some kits) to add fun features to your art, such as a tail. Cut and thread the yarn through the holes to finish off your scratch art.
Easy Paper Craft
Here is an easy paper craft alternative to the Animal Rainbow Scratch Art.
Materials needed:
- Paper
- Crayons, coloured pencils or markers
Ideas:
- Draw a picture of something TERRIFIC you would like to do with your friends!
- Pick an animal picture, download, print and colour.
More Stories
Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development and imagination, develops language and emotions, and strengthens relationships.
Recipes
Cooking can help young kids learn and practice some basic math concepts and build language skills.
| Fun Food: The Coral Snake Snack | Peanut Butter Strawberry Banana Owl Kid’s Snack | Lion Vegetable Tray that Kids Can’t Resist! |
| Oatmeal Owls | ||
Family Fun: Craft and Activity Ideas
Play promotes healthy development and critical thinking skills. It reinforces memory, helps children understand cause and effect.
Songs and Music
Early music exposure helps children learn by promoting language, creativity, coordination, social interaction, self-esteem
| Jungle Animals Song | Kids Songs Nursery Rhymes | The Kiboomers | Animal Alphabet Move and Groove A-Z | Jack Hartmann | Animal Nursery Rhymes and Songs |
Information & Fun Facts
Young children learn best when information is presented in a playful, engaging manner.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary helps children to think and learn about the world. Expanding a child’s knowledge of words provides unlimited access to new information.
