This week we have been covering International Folktales with Mother Goose Time. The Black Snake and the Eggs is a story about a serpent that steals eggs from a chicken. The chicken, very upset about the missing eggs, asks the rooster for help. By placing a hard boiled egg in the nest, the rooster ends the snake's stealing for good, since the snake is unable to swallow the egg. … [Read more...] about The Black Snake and the Eggs (MGT)
Fables and Folktales
A Week with Paul Bunyan (MGT)
This month we are completing a unit of Mother Goose Time focusing on fables and folktales. We have had a blast learning about Aesop's Fables. I posted activities and crafts from the days we focused on "The Lion and the Mouse" and "The Crow and the Pitcher." Follow Pray Species on Instagram and Facebook to see even more Mother Goose Time fable and folktale … [Read more...] about A Week with Paul Bunyan (MGT)
The Crow and the Pitcher Thematic Play (MGT)
In the Aesop Fable, "The Crow and the Pitcher," a thirsty crow finds some water at the bottom of the pitcher, but is unable to reach it. He drops nearby pebbles into the pitcher until the water level rises and he is able to access the much needed water. The moral of the story is: "In a pinch, a good use of our wits may help us out." Mother Goose … [Read more...] about The Crow and the Pitcher Thematic Play (MGT)
The Lion and the Mouse Thematic Play (MGT)
We spent the day reading and playing with Aesop's Fable of "The Lion and the Mouse." In this story, a lion is awakened from a nap by a little mouse running over his feet. The mouse pleads for his life and pledges to assist the lion in the future. The lion laughs at the idea of a little mouse ever being able to help him, but he's generous and allows the mouse … [Read more...] about The Lion and the Mouse Thematic Play (MGT)
