Piggie & Gerald’s Silly Storytime Adventures
In this 6-week book club, we’ll explore Mo Willems’ hilarious Piggie & Gerald books through live read-alouds, expressive reading practice, and hands-on activities.
Wild and Unstructured Learning
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students may practice reading the books each week and any projects not finished in class can be completed outside of class time.Progress Report
Progress reports are available upon request.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Get ready for six weeks of laughter, surprises, and elephant-and-piggy-sized fun! In this book club, we’ll explore Mo Willems’ hilarious Piggie & Gerald books through live read-alouds, expressive reading practice, and hands-on activities. Each week, we’ll dive into a new story, act out silly scenes, and create fun crafts inspired by Piggie and Gerald’s wild adventures. From flying lessons and party planning to toy mishaps and surprising friends, every class will bring these delightful characters to life! Students will have the chance to read along, practice fluency and expression, and even bring toys, hats, and surprises to share. This isn’t just a book club—it’s a Piggie and Gerald adventure you don’t want to miss! This book club will not only nurture a love of reading, but also give students a chance to build fluency, practice reading with expression, and engage with stories in fun, hands-on ways! Come for the stories, stay for the laughs—and bring your biggest elephant trumpet and silliest piggy giggle!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their reading fluency, expression, and comprehension.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Today I Will Fly!
Focus: Determination & Trying New Things
Activities:
Interactive read-aloud with parts assigned to students (Piggie & Gerald).
"Flying Challenge" craft: Make paper airplanes or decorate wings to "fly" across the room.
Practice reading aloud with silly voices to build fluency and expression. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
My Friend is Sad
Focus: Empathy & Supporting Friends
Activities:
Students act out scenes to practice facial expressions showing different emotions.
Create an “Emotion Wheel”: Students spin the wheel and share ways to cheer up someone feeling that way.
Interactive read-aloud with group discussion on how Piggie tries to help Gerald. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
I Am Invited to a Party!
Focus: Celebration & Surprises
Activities:
“Party Time” Scavenger Hunt: Students collect 3 items from home they’d bring to a party and share why.
Read aloud in “party voices” to enhance expression.
End the class with a quick dance party! 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
There is a Bird on My Head!
Focus: Problem-Solving & Humor
Activities:
Students practice making silly sounds (like birds) to read aloud expressively.
Bird Hat Craft: Create a bird hat to wear during the read-aloud.
Group discussion: What should Piggie and Gerald do to solve the bird problem? 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
The following books by Mo Willems: Today I Will Fly! My Friend is Sad I Am Invited to a Party! There is a Bird on My Head I Love My New Toy I Will Surprise My Friend paper pencil coloring materials of choice
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The following books by Mo Willems:
Today I Will Fly!
My Friend is Sad
I Am Invited to a Party!
There is a Bird on My Head
I Love My New Toy
I Will Surprise My Friend
Joined October, 2020
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10 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Teachers have at least 5 years of experience teaching reading to elementary students. Reviews
Live Group Course
$114
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
2-10 learners per class
