This is a story about a baby bird and a baby caterpillar that thinks he is a bird. They do not want to grow up and are trying to hide from Spring. Grandpa explains to them how they will change when Spring comes and why they will want to grow up!
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CYNTHIA A RICE:
This story was done in a children's garden to teach life's miracles of birth a nd growing.
Keywords:
Cooperation, Friendship, Joy
Most appropriate ages:
From 3 yrs old, to 5 yrs old
Materials:
Hat, sunglasses, grandpa puppet, baby bird, caterpillar, butterfly, squirrel, woodpecker, bird puppets , some flowers, we used folkmania animal hand puppets
Number of puppets:
6
Number of non-puppets (ie humans):
3
Approximate running time:
10-15 (minutes)
Script language:
English
Christian/Non-Christian/Either:
Either
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Oscar's (from Sesame St) Australian cousin "Aussie Oscar" learns that you're much better off if you're nice and friendly to people instead of being mean all the time. Keywords:
CharacterFriendshipGenerosityGreedHelping othersSharing