The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin: Story Time and Craft
Class experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
In this one-time class, we will read the book “The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin” by Joe Troiano. After the story we will determine and discuss the theme, or the lesson from the story that can be applied to your own life. After we have read and discussed the story we will make our very own square pumpkin! We will practice our cutting skills by cutting several squares, a leaf and a pumpkin stem. Then we will glue everything together to make our own Spookley. If time allows we...
Students will learn about the parts of a book. Students will practice pre-reading skills such as reading from left to right and top to bottom. Students will understand words represent a spoken word and convey a message. Students will answer simple questions about the story. Students will learn about the theme of a story, which is the message or lesson that the author wants you to take away from the story. Students will describe elements in a story, for example, characters and/or setting (time, place, and/or environment). Students will use their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to cut and glue paper.
Orange, black, brown, and green construction paper (brown and green can be scraps) - orange and black papers need to be precut into squares (approximately 8 inches X 8 inches) Glue Scissors 2 Googly eyes or 2 white circles with black circles drawn on for the eyes
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Parental guidance for scissors.
“The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin” by Joe Troiano
Hello, my name is Danielle! I am excited to teach your child! I am currently a stay at home mom of three girls, my youngest daughter is 4 years old and my older two girls, who are actually my stepdaughters, are 12 and 14 years old; they live...
Group Class
$8
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
1-6 learners per class