The ink, watercolor, and a wee bit of colored pencil artwork looks quite a bit like that in my friend rabbit by eric rohmann. Those are ears, silly, replies the voice on the right. Two unseen characters argue about whether the creature they are. One talented bird talk to your children about how talented a duck is. There are 3 writing activities included to choose from. My latest theme is a great one for spring, whether you want to focus on farm animals, ducks as a variety of birds, or the classic book make way for ducklings. Halfway through the book, we will ask students to make predictions about whether or not the animal is a duck or a rabbit. Have students add details to the picture of duckrabbit to show which animal they think it is. There is an image, and the book is an ongoing debate about whether it is a duck or a rabbit. From the awardwinning author of little pea, little hoot, and little oink comes a clever take on the ageold optical illusion. To go along with this fun book, we did a few other spring and easter related projects. Created in collaboration with amy krouse rosenthal. Templates are included for your class to make eitherboth duck and rabbit.
After listening to the story show 10 people the picture and ask. Ask students if they have ever disagreed with someone andor have had different opinions. When we finished the book, the kids had to decide what they first thought it was and then they got to color their duckrabbit to look like a duck or rabbit. Here you will find rabbit themes for preschool classes that help students to learn more information about rabbits, their habitats, their characteristics, and their needs for care as a pet.
Just as each of the debaters begins to see the others perspective, the duckrabbit runs away and they see an anteater. With more than 100,000 copies sold, this classic picture book is now available in a sturdy board book that little ones will love holding in their own two hands. A fun story based on the classic duckrabbit visual puzzle book teaches a lesson on right versus wrong and differing points of view written by amy krouse rosenthal, the awardwinning author of little pea, little hoot, and little oink. Two unseen characters argue about whether the creature they are looking at is a rabbit or a duck. Keep the little ones busy with a sparkly cover board book, an egg decorating kit and a story book with cutout pages and stencils. The book ends with a new ambiguous figureeither an anteater or a brachiosaurusand a new debate, reiterating the idea that things arent always what they seem. Ducks crafts, activities, lessons, games, and printables. Center all your activities around ducks and rabbits. Brdbk by amy krouse rosenthal, tom lichtenheld isbn. Scroll down for easter templates to print and use in crafts scrapbooking and writing activities. The virtual book club for kids is reading amy rosenthal this month. The book continues on to debate whether the creature in question has a duck bill or rabbit ears, and whether its a duck about to eat a piece of bread or a rabbit about to eat a carrot.
What readers can see as the conversation continues is how the observations are accurate depending on the perspectivethe animals head could be either a duck or a rabbit. Do you think this is a picture of a duck, a rabbit, or something else. A smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side and a subtle lesson for those who dont know when to let go of an argument, duck. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy the adorable book meghan markle read to her son on his. Today, im sharing duckling activities and free duckling printables, including our new. But neither is correct or both are depending on your perspective. Two unseen narrators lead readers through their comical, differing interpretations of the same simple drawings. You can always use these activities as part of your rabbit lesson plans for preschool or as individual daily activities as well. I also use it for the basis of discussing perspective taking. Just as each of the debaters begins to see the others perspective, the duck rabbit runs away and they see an anteater. Duck and rabbitrabbit and duck appreciation day celebrate ducks and rabbits with a day devoted to them. Tap the button, circle if you think it is a duck or a rabbit. Lot of three new easter books activities for preschoolers.
We did the duck rabbit template but i have them make one side a duck and the other side a rabbit. Kindergartengrade 2two unseen characters debate the identity of the creature at the center of this clever book is it a duck or a rabbit. Simple duckrabbit characters, white with thick black outline, are placed against the bright blue background like clouds against the sky. See more ideas about duck or rabbit, book activities and persuasive writing. Duck rabbit craft brewery farmville 2020 all you need. Book not includedthis 40page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Depending upon how you look at them, the illustrations could portray either a rabbit or a duck. How many eggs get a picture of a bird and make a nest. There are many sentence starters for young learners, as well as blank pages for older chi. Children will love the rhyming, rollicking fun of the story one duck stuck about a hapless duck stuck in the mud who calls out to other animals that share his marshland home. This is a really fun kit with many activities that respond to the book duck.
I cannot even tell you how many times ive read this book. Use 1 side for a rabbit and the other side for a duck. Dec 17, 2015 activities for the classroom and home. Childrens book week list of childrens books and fun activities to do with each. Then they had to write their opinions as to why they thought it was a duck or a rabbit. A duck can swim better than most animals while still being able to fly well. Then introduce two classic books about ducks and rabbits. Then get a copy of the book from your library or bookstore and tell me what you and the kids in your life see. If you give a pig a pancake preschoolkindergarten fun.
Depending on how they interpret the visual cues from one drawing to the next, sometimes they might see a duck. Duck walk have your children pretend to be ducks as they walk somewhere. You can even have them record their voice or write to explain their opinion. See more ideas about opinion writing, 1st grade writing and writing workshop. Readers will find more than just amy krouse rosenthals signature. Rabbit 0811868656 hardcover published in 2009, kindle edition published in 20, 14527331 board book published in 2014, kin. A book like this makes recognizing the difference between letters and sights all around more fun than, well, a herd of rabbits or a raft of ducks. We did the duckrabbit template but i have them make one side a duck and the other side a rabbit. This tale offers a unique take on the how we all have different viewpoints and when to stop arguing. Near excellentvery good unread unopened unused condition.
We will move the rocking chair and stand on the reading rug, holding our stuffed animal characters duck and rabbit. It was subsequently published and popularised by jospeh jastrow 1900. The premise of the book is two people looking at a rabbitduck and arguing over whether its a rabbit or duck. You can copy the templates directly onto cardstock, or use them as tracers.
Tap the button and draw a picture and write a sentence using the button. They discuss reasons why they think it is a duck or rabbit throughout the book. Explain why you think the animal is a duck or rabbit. This focuses on the common core standard that requires students to write opinionated writing or arguments. Smart, simple and funny, it offers a hilarious choiceand one readers of all ages will rejoice in making. See more ideas about book activities, activities and author studies.
On the left side of drawing write a list of things about ducks has a. Readers will join in the discussion, because the creature could, in fact, be either. Activities for amy krouse rosenthaltom lichtenheld books. Smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side.
Take pictures or scan their work to tweet, post on write about, or create a presentation or online class book. They insisted that we also make an anteaterbrachiosaurus. Here is a fun little spring craft that goes along perfectly with this fun theme. The film stars bob hoskins christopher lloyd charles fleischer stubby kaye and joanna cassidy. See more ideas about book activities, rabbit and rabbit crafts. Tap the label tool tell if it is a duck or rabbit and why. Lot 3 easter books activities new eggs duck rabbit bunnies. Our related resources incorporates math and rhyming, a lesson and ideas about cooperation, animal vocabulary, muck science, and the short u. I think children will find the book engrossing and could puzzle for hours over which is the right way to see things.