In this activity, careful reading has a tasty payoff. Word Play - playing with the text on the computer screen can inspire your children to use new words in original sentences and stories. Secrets and Surprises - Arthur and Francine are whispering together on Screen 7 of Arthur's Birthday. One the children have read the whole book, they can probably imagine what Arthur and Francine are planning in those whispers. This writing activity gives them a chance to invent conversations which fit the context.
Friends are in a quandary about which to choose.
Arthur and Francine have designed one solution, explored in the activity Secrets and Surprises. Encourage your class to brainstorm alternative solutions and evaluate each. Birthdays Suited to a T - create special regalia for your birthday event. All you'll need is a supply of stamps, some fabric paint and an assortment of T-shirts. Explore how our ancestors might have held celebrations.