A Caldecott Activity Book for Wolf in the Snow
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Welcome to a story adventure. The enclosed questions and activities for this delightful book can be used by parents, grandparents, guardians, and teachers. The book can be read at any time of the year, allowing the reader to make different choices from the activity book with each reading. The questions and activities are not numbered, which allows the reader ownership of the questions, activities, and timeline. The questions are designed to develop critical thinking, vocabulary, math skills, as well as science knowledge, all while deepening the children’s understanding of a wonderful story. The activities foster creativity and individual expression, offering various art, writing, and research opportunities. The activities can be done at home with parents, grandparents, or guardians, or they can be used by teachers in the classroom. Teachers can use the questions and activities as class assignments, homework assignments, or learning center activities. Create a reading center in the classroom or at home, and provide baskets of books about wolves, survival skills, dogs, snow, trees, and weather. Provide pillows, carpet squares, or animal beds, where the children can sit comfortably. I encourage parents, grandparents, or guardians to take their children to the local library, where they can explore age-appropriate materials related to the activities. Research suggestions are offered throughout the activity book, and most libraries have computers available for children to use. Ask the librarian to suggest additional age-appropriate websites. I suggest visiting various community locations. It only takes a phone call to inquire about available enrichment opportunities. Many businesses are willing to allow children to visit their facilities, offering guided tours, as well as information. Call these businesses to find out what opportunities might be available. Additionally, contacts with professional organizations may also be fruitful. I suggest that teachers contact their local school district to obtain a list of organizations that are willing to enrich the educational experiences of children. Some of these organizations are happy to contribute to special projects and field trips, thus furthering the children’s academic knowledge. ADD THE FIRST PAGE OF QUESTIONS AND ACTIVITIES HERE.
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About the Book
This Caldecott Activity Book: To be used with WOLF IN THE SNOW, by Matthew Cordell is intended to be used while reading WOLF IN THE SNOW. This delightful story is enhanced with targeted questions about specific illustrative details, as well as thought-provoking questions related to the story. It allows children an opportunity to formulate and verbalize their thoughts, allowing them to actively participate in the learning process. The ACTIVITIES section reinforces what they have discussed and learned in the QUESTIONS section. They have an opportunity to engage in Art, Writing, Science, and Math activities. The story can be read many times throughout the year, allowing children, teachers, and parents an opportunity to focus on various skills. This Caldecott Activity Book develops critical-thinking skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and social interaction experiences.
About the Author
Claudia Krause, a native of Los Angeles, was raised in a small, rural community in California. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University at Long Beach, California, and a master’s degree in education from Redlands University at Redlands, California. She is an author and teacher.