Perhaps a little late for this year - today is our last day before Thanksgiving:
I tell/act out the story of Stone Soup, with some customized embellishments of
my own. Instead of a traveler, a homeless man is wandering from town to town
in my version. He has no home, no job, no money, no food, etc. The people of
the town are not suspicious just because he is a stranger, but more so because
he is "different." I take my cast iron Dutch oven and a long wooden spoon, as
well as a basket with a real onion, carrot, celery stick, potato, and a doggie
squeakie toy that resembles a small t-bone steak. I have pewter salt & pepper
shakers, and don't forget the stone - or several, so the man can choose the
best one! I keep everything except the pot hidden in the basket, and bring it
out as the story progresses, adding, stirring, tasting. It's funny how the
little ones can't wait to see what I've been "eating" when the story is over!!
Of course, I wrap up with a message of being thankful for what you have, even
if it seems like little, and how if we all share a little of what we have, then
there is enough for everyone! This ties in nicely with our Food Drive which is
usually taking place at the same time, so I put in a plug for that and remind
students what is good to bring and what is not.
--
Leah Hawkins, Librarian
West Hurst Elementary
Hurst, TX
leahleah@attbi.com
> > Does anyone have any "novel" Thanksgiving storytime ideas?
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> > Kim
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