Objective
By the end of this lesson, Elisabeth will be able to enjoy the story of the Gingerbread Man and actively participate in a pretend search for him in the forest.
Materials and Prep
- Copy of "The Gingerbread Man" story
- Imagination and enthusiasm!
Activities
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Read "The Gingerbread Man" story together and discuss the characters.
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Create a pretend forest in the living room using furniture and blankets.
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Pretend to be the Gingerbread Man and run around the forest while Elisabeth tries to catch you.
Talking Points
- "Once upon a time, there was a gingerbread man who ran away from everyone!"
- "Can you imagine what it would be like to run as fast as the Gingerbread Man?"
- "Let's pretend this blanket is the forest where the Gingerbread Man is hiding."
- "Oh no, he's running away again! Let's catch him before he gets away!"