Here’s another activity in celebration of dear Dr.
Seuss!
We read the book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. As a speech language pathologist, I love this
book because it is filled with lots and lots of language concepts – colors,
sizes, shapes, feelings!!!! Another
great thing about Dr. Seuss books is that the rhyming patterns are appealing to
children of all ages (even little Matthew sat with us for this one).
There are lots of activities to go along with this story,
but we chose to make the one that leaves us with dessert! I really find cooking activities to be one of
the easiest and most practical ways to work on your child’s language
skills. There is so much to talk about
when you’re cooking and baking – colors, labeling foods and kitchen items,
action words (like mix and pour), etc.
Little ones love to help so it’s usually easy to engage them – and you
have to cook anyway (sometimes)! From
simple meals, like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, to fancy cupcake
baking! My son Anthony has always helped
in the kitchen. He’s gotten to the point
where he can even crack eggs all by himself.
It’s something we have always enjoyed doing together and now Michael has
been getting into it as well (I think sampling the food is his favorite part
though!). Back to the dessert… Here’s
what you need:
Blue gelatin mix
Measuring cup
Bowl
Colored fish candy
Clear bowls or cups
Water
Super simple! Just
follow the instructions on the box to make jello, pour the mixture into clear bowls, then add your colored fish
candy! Refrigerate and you’ll have a
special dessert to eat while you’re re-reading this Dr. Seuss story!
MIX IT, MIX IT, MIX IT ALL AROUND!!!
POUR THE WATER INTO THE FISH BOWLS.
ADD ONE FISH, TWO FISH, RED FISH, BLUE FISH!
Tying a book to an experience gives even more meaning to the
language you’re encouraging. While
you’re making your jello, talk about your FAVORITE FISH in the book. You can PRETEND and ACT OUT parts of the book
with your candy fish. Talk about the
different COLORS and SIZES of the fish.
COUNT as you drop the fish into the water. Later when you’re eating your jello treat, RECALL how you made it – what
did you USE and what STEPS did you follow?
Hope you enjoy this super simple activity... Dr. Seuss' birthday is only 2 days away! How about a little green eggs and ham for breakfast that day...
Love & Language,
Marisa