Celebrating Dr. Seuss: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

 

 

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!

POUR IN THE JELLO MIX.

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