Construction paper in a variety of colors.Here are some possible materials for preschool students to use as they craft their art: If students protest that they do not have any imaginary “monsters” then tell them they get to be even more creative and make one up as they go along! Materials When you have finished, explain to the students that they will be doing the same thing - creating an image of a monster they have imagined. Describe a “monster” you have imagined yourself, and then show them a picture that you created of that monster. If the concept of monsters is not part of the discussion, bring it up on your own. Bedtime for Frances should be shared as a read-aloud once the discussion is complete.Īfter the reading, invite students to share the kinds of things they imagine when they hear “bumps” and other sounds in the night. Drawing on personal experiences will be instrumental when it is time to create the preschool art activities. DiscussionĮncourage the children to access their prior knowledge by spending some time talking with them about their bedtime routines, and what they might do if they have trouble falling asleep. Finally, Frances realizes she must stay in her bed - even when she hears scary noises! Triumphantly, Frances handles the problem on her own and in the end, she is finally able to fall asleep. Unfortunately, drinks of milk, extra hugs and kisses, imaginary giants and tigers, and even the need to brush her teeth cannot deter her patient parents.
Little Frances does not want to go to bed, and she attempts a variety of distractions to avoid sleep time as long as possible.
Bedtime for Frances, a children’s classic written by Russell Hoban, serves as a terrific springboard for the entire project. Drawing on those experiences will be helpful as your students complete these preschool art activities. Most preschoolers can sympathize with the desire to avoid bedtime and will also often relate to the concept of nighttime fears.
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