Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
On an island of imaginary friends waiting to be chosen by children and given special names, Beekle can wait no longer. He goes on a journey to the real world to find his human. And just when he thinks she cannot be found, a sweet “Hello!” greets him. This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is a touching story about determination and friendship. In this unit, you will find activities such as making Beekle's island, creating an imaginary friend with puffy paint, and marshmallow sorting.
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:
- Junior Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
- Jumbo Marshmallows
- Dice Puffy Paint (recipe at end of unit)
- Beekle Template (included in unit)
- Googly Eyes
- Buttons
- Sequins
- Pipe Cleaners
- Glue
- Kinetic Sand (recipe included in unit)
- Sand Toys (and/or household items, for playing with kinetic sand)
- Small Marshmallows
- Fruit for Rainbow Fruit Tray
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Journal
- Fine Motor Tongs
- Pencil
- Cardstock
- Construction Paper
- Sharpie Marker
- Large-mouth Bowl
- 2 Small Bowls
- Toothpicks
- Crayons
- Scissors