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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
  • We will explore the story of Gerald the giraffe and his journey to find his own unique dance moves.

  • Color your own giraffe
  • After reading, you can color your own giraffe and give it a fun name!

  • Dance like a giraffe
  • 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?
  • "Giraffes are tall animals with long necks and spots on their bodies. They are the tallest land animals in the world!"

  • Why couldn't Gerald dance at first?
  • "Gerald thought he couldn't dance because he was different, but he learned that everyone can dance in their own way."

  • What did Gerald discover about himself?
  • "Gerald discovered that he could dance beautifully when he found his own special rhythm."

  • What is your favorite part of the story?
  • "Share with me which part of the book you liked the most and why!"