Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will have learned all about giraffes and their dancing adventures in the book "Giraffes Can't Dance."
Materials and Prep
- Copy of the book "Giraffes Can't Dance"
- Coloring supplies
- Space to move and dance
No prior knowledge needed, just bring your curiosity and imagination!
Activities
- Read the book "Giraffes Can't Dance" together
- Color your own giraffe
- Dance like a giraffe
We will explore the story of Gerald the giraffe and his journey to find his own unique dance moves.
After reading, you can color your own giraffe and give it a fun name!
We will have a dance party where you can move and groove like a giraffe, swaying your long neck and legs.
Talking Points
- What is a giraffe?
- Why couldn't Gerald dance at first?
- What did Gerald discover about himself?
- What is your favorite part of the story?
"Giraffes are tall animals with long necks and spots on their bodies. They are the tallest land animals in the world!"
"Gerald thought he couldn't dance because he was different, but he learned that everyone can dance in their own way."
"Gerald discovered that he could dance beautifully when he found his own special rhythm."
"Share with me which part of the book you liked the most and why!"