Snack and Story Time: ICE CREAM EVERYWHERE

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by Marci Whitehurst As the last threads of summer weave into autumn, it’s fun to savor some of our favorite summer activities. Without question, one of our favorite activities is eating ICE CREAM! With so many different flavors and toppings, it’s a treat to be enjoyed by all. Of course, ice cream can be eaten all year long, but with the hottest temperatures of the year waning, we’re enjoying this cool treat with the last of our hot temps. Did you know that ice cream is eaten all over the world and can even be eaten at breakfast?! Plus, it has different names in a variety of countries. How do I know? I read a book, of course! Books take us on journeys—including ones with ice cream. READ : ICE CREAM EVERYWHERE: Sweet Stories from Around the World , by Judy Campbell-Smith, Illustrated by Lucy Semple. Gather with various cultures around the world as they celebrate sharing ice cream together—and the traditions surrounding this treat! DISCUSS : What is your favorite kind of ice cream? Why? W
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JABARI'S POOL: A Read, Discuss, Do! Craft

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Review and craft by Mindy Baker

Jabari Jumps, written and illustrated by Gaia Cornwall, is a picture book about a young boy who has just passed his swimming test and is ready to jump off of the diving board. The only thing getting in the way is his fear. But little by little, with Dad by his side, Jabari takes the plunge and comes up exuberant. I think you will enjoy reading this book aloud with your child, and it is a perfect springboard into a discussion about courage and facing your fears. 

 

READ:  Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

DISCUSS: Jabari shows courage and faces his fear of jumping off the diving board. 

 

  1. What are some clues that help you to know that Jabari is feeling afraid? 

  2. How does Jabari feel when he finally succeeds at jumping off the board? 

  3. What are some things that helped him to have courage? 

  4. What are some common things that other kids are afraid to do? 

  5. What is something that you are afraid to do? 

  6. How do you think you would feel if you faced your fear?

 

DO: Make a shoebox pool with a diving board and act out the story.


You will need:

  • Shoebox

  • Small piece of stiff cardboard

  • 4 small craft sticks

  • Tape

  • Scissors

  • Blue cardstock or scrapbooking paper with a water design 

  • Cardstock of other colors (or you can use markers)

  • Plastic game markers or other small figurines (to pretend they jump off the board)


Directions:

1. Cut a piece of cardboard for your diving board. Fold the cardboard to create 2 tabs. (Or cut along the seam of a box where the cardboard naturally has a fold.

2. Tape four craft sticks side by side to form the stiff part of the diving board on one tab. Adhere the other tab to the box with tape.

3. Measure and cut out blue cardstock or scrapbooking paper with a water design and tape it to the bottom of the box.

4. Cut more paper to decorate the sides of the box. (Or color with markers)

5. Cut a small rectangle and draw lines on it to make the ladder. Tape it to the outside of the box by the diving board. 

6. Use the figurines to “pretend” play. As you pretend, talk about the story and let your child express his/her own emotions about different topics.

7. Optional: Use other recycled items to make more pool toys such as an inner tube, slide, or ball. 

Extension: Read the story again as your child acts it out with the pool craft.



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