Materials
Real wheat stalks (from a farm or farmer's market) orhomemade cardboard wheat stalks
Flowerpot
Plush toy chicken
Four eggs
Plush toy or homemade cardboard cow
Container of whipping cream
Jelly or jam
Pancakes! Pancakes! by Eric Carle
Safety scissors
Bag of flour
Small containers with tight fitting lids
Mixing bowl and spoon
Electric griddle with "cool touch" sides (adult only)
Masking tape, optional
Nonstick skillet
Ladle
Spatula
Paper plates and forks
Instructions
1. As you read books with the children, extend their response to literature by
making individual book journals.
2. Make each child a Book Lover's Journal. Place ten sheets of white drawing
paper between two pieces of colored construction paper.
3. Punch three holes along the side of each journal.
4. Secure the journal by putting a brad into each hole.
5. On the cover write (child's name)'s Book Lover's Journal and fill in each
child's name. Make a journal for yourself, too!
16. After you read and discuss a new book with the children, give each of them
his Book Lover's Journal.
17. Tell them that a journal is a book we make by drawing and writing our own
thoughts. Explain that they will have their own journals to write and draw
their thoughts about the books they read.
18. Show the children your journal and your response to the book you just read
to the class. For example, make a simple drawing and add a sentence or two
about the book.
19. Encourage the children to draw and write their responses. Add words or
sentences that they dictate to you.
10. Date each journal entry to show growth over time. This is wonderful to show
to families at Open House!
