Ms. Grasshopper is having a tea party and everyone is to bring their favorite tea. The day of the party they all arrive without tea. Ms. Grasshopper is so upset until Ms. Spider appears with eight types of tea and the party is saved.
Message from
CYNTHIA A RICE:
This story teaches listening skills as well as sharing and planning ahead
Keywords:
Cooperation, Giving, Joy, Sharing
Most appropriate ages:
From 3 yrs old, to 5 yrs old
Materials:
Grandpa puppet, grasshopper, two butterflies, bird, ant, bee, spider, flea, tea bags, we used folkmanis 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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FriendshipLoveSharingTendernessTolerance
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ForgivenessGenerosityGivingGodMercyGrace