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Friendship is a valuable part of growing up. Learn about the importance of friendship with a variety of activities based on When Turtle Grew Feathers by Tim Tingle. Kids practice making musical instruments, discussing plot points, cooking apple turkeys, and moving like different animals.
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Instructional Ideas
- Divide up the activities over several days, or split your class into groups to rotate between the activities
- Bring the lesson into a unit about folktales or storytelling
- A good addition to a fall or Thanksgiving unit
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson is a little disorganized and doesn't include a table of contents, but activities are good
- Requires some materials that might be hard to find (dried gourds) and materials that require adult supervision (knives)
Pros
- Activities are fun and creative for all learning levels
- Provides a lesson plan for kindergarten and first grade (attached)
Cons
- None