Oliver Jeffers' Lost and Found
A young boy travels the far reaches of the planet to help his penguin friend find happiness. Some of the activities in this Book a Week unit are painting with penguin colors, exploring ice, and making no-churn ice cream.
The author Oliver Jeffers is a maker of art. He has written and illustrated several picture books. How to Catch a Star was his first. He gets his best ideas when he’s not paying any attention. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife and son, Harland.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Preschool
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Jessica Wilson
Materials:
- Lost and Found
- Handheld mixer
- Umbrella
- Basket or Bin
- Block of Ice, made or purchased
- Freezer
- Nourishment Activity Ingredients and Tools
- Paint Palette or Paper Plate
- Salt
- Small Container of Water
- Small Jar or Cup
- Water Puddles, or substitute
- Journal
- Cardstock
- Construction or Scrapbook Paper
- Craft Glue
- Paintbrushes
- Pen
- Protective Tablecloth
- Scissors
- Sharpie Marker
- Tempera Paint
- Various Blocks
- Watercolor Paints