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Age range: 3-6
Theme Area: Picture Songbook
Related Episode: The Art of Patience
Subjects/Skills: Art, Emotional Development
Materials Needed:
Small index cards
Crayons
Old magazines
Scissors
Glue or tape
Hole punch
Ribbon
Directions:
Talk about the tips that Max's friends gave him when he had trouble waiting for the sculptures to dry. Let your child know that a good way to pass time is to sing a song.
Invite your child to create a picture songbook with you. Tell her that she can use the songbook to remind her of some songs she can sing when she has to wait for something.
First, help your child think of a few of her favorite songs.
Each song will get its own index card. Punch a hole in the top left corner of the card. Help your child write the name of the song on the card. Then ask her to think of a picture that will help remind her of the song. For example, if the song is "The Itsy Bitsy Spider," she could draw or paste a picture of a spider on the card. If it's "Row Your Boat," she could put a picture of a boat.
When you have created a card for each song, place the cards in a pile and line up all the holes. Then string ribbon through the hole and tie it into a bow to bind the "songbook." Keep the songbook with you (in your bag, in the car, in your child's backpack) so you can use it the next time your child has to wait.
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