Activities that can extend this book into other areas of the curriculum or into the home are endless. Here are just a few ideas. Have fun!
Compare and contrast The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings with other traditional folktales and modern day stories that include the motifs of transformation and/or making wishes.
- Compare and contrast The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings to a variety of regional American folktales.
- Make a puppet of Little Rabbit. Use feathers, scalloped paper plates, fabric or paper to create the wings. Perform a puppet show.
- Write the script for a play of The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings. Create the invitations. Paint the scenery and make the costumes.
- Make cards in the shape of a wishing pond. Write three wishes on the card and grant them to a family member. Example: washing the dishes, folding the laundry, setting the table, etc.
Seedling books help beginning readers grow through engaging stories and kid-friendly photos and artwork. Best for reading at the earliest stages, these books use clear print, ample spacing, limited vocabulary, and simple story lines to help children practice word building, improve fluency, and garner a love for reading.
Seedling has an established reputation both in the classroom and at home as one of the best book collections for young readers.
