This Caldecott Honor book is a great introduction to hibernation for young grades. It also encourages the imagination of all levels as Frederick the mouse imagines his entertainment for the winter.
Frederick
Author: Leo Lionni - As predicted at his birth, Lionni became nationally known for his creativity and innovative design throughout his famous career. Starting as an artist, his creativity stemmed into writing and illustrating children's books. About Leo Lionni
Genre: Nonfiction
Grade Level: K+
Theme/Skill: Science - Hibernation
Brief Synopsis: This story explains the work of one unique mouse that instead of collecting food like all mice do; he brainstormed entertainment ideas to help everyone stay happy throughout the winter.
Pre-Reading Activity: What is hibernation? Why do animals hibernate during winter? What animals hibernate? Next to the various displayed animals, students will decide if they hibernate or not. Once the students finish, the class can discuss their work. This activity will act as transition into the reading about the hibernation of Frederick and the other mice.
Post-Reading Activity: What was Frederick’s contribution to the collection? How did Frederick keep everyone happy throughout the winter? What story did Frederick tell to the other mice? In their journals or on a scrap piece of paper, students can draw a picture of a dream you would imagine to cheer up you and your friends on a gloomy winter day.
Lionni, L. (1967) Frederick. New York: Scholastic Inc. Grades K+
I had the same book on my blog. I like your idea about the students drawing a dream that would cheer them and their friends up. I can only imagine what my first grade class would draw or write about!!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy this author's book for young students, and the theme is always interesting. I read one that talked about the seasons! I like how you have focused on the concept of hibernation.
ReplyDeleteWe are going to hibernate bears in Pre K and I will definitely use this! Thanks for your thoughts!
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