Fold the two 3' x 4' pieces of orange construction paper together, lengthwise and cut the feet. STEP 2: Cut off the corners of the two 3' x 6' pieces of yellow construction paper for the wings. Place the small newspaper ball in the lunch bag and fold the top of the lunch bag over the top and glue down.

STEP 1: Place the large newspaper ball in the bottom of the lunch bag and tie the string/twine around the bag just above the ball. Colored piece of paper/construction paper: (2) 3' x 6' (yellow if possible, but any color will work) Colored piece of paper/construction paper: (2) 3' x 4' and (1) 2' x 4' (orange if possible, but any color will work)ĥ. 1 1/2 sheets of newspaper (Wrinkle and smash up the two pieces into two balls)Ĥ. 1 lunch size paper bag (yellow if possible, but any color will work)ģ.

What are the main messages or themes in this fairy tale?ġ. Who was kind and who was mean to the ugly duckling?ĭoes being a beautiful swan mean that the ugly duckling will be happy? Why is the ugly duckling afraid to show his face to the swans?Īt the end of the story, the ugly duckling decides “to be kind to all living things, from peacocks to potato bugs.” Why? Why do the other birds make fun of the ugly duckling? The social and cultural forces that shape the life of a person or a population.ĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: PECKED = to strike or indent with the beak, as a bird does, or with some pointed instrument, especially with quick, repeated movements.ĮNVIRONMENT - the air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors surrounding and affecting a given organism at any time. Having no like or equal unparalleled incomparable. UNIQUE = existing as the only one or as the sole example single solitary in type or characteristics. HERON = any of numerous long-legged, long-necked, usually long-billed bird.

arousing or exciting speculation, interest, or attention. Has anyone ever seen the hatching of a mother duck's eggs?ĬURIOUS = eager to learn or know inquisitive. With spring comes a marvelous surprise for the duckling.ĭoes anyone have a pet? If so, what is it? What is your pet's name? Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)Īfter an ugly duckling is teased by his family and friends, he spends his first winter alone. Volunteers needed in June! Click here to sign up.

The ugly duckling pinkney book