The sturdy board book features vividly illustrated sea creaturesplus corresponding numerals and simple text. After reading the rainbow fish, explain that some stories contain a moral or a lesson to the reader. We all have kiddos who have those pesky phonological processes that impact their preliteracy skills. Take this award winning read aloud further with a lesson plan set of math, art, motor and language activities. I had one little student who read this book every day for an entire year when i was her teacher. Our new rainbow fish story unit, to use when sharing the rainbow fish by marcus pfister, has just been added to the shop. Jan 21, 20 i just wanted to say thank you for all your positive feedback on my companion pack for the rainbow fish. Cut out scales using construction paper, tissue paper, craft paper, foil or anything else you can think of the foil is for the shiny scales from the book. Student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. Rainbow fish homeschool lesson plan midwest modern momma. The rain bow fish one of the most wonderful stories i ever read to my children is the rainbow fish. The rainbow fish is an excellent book because it asks the question if the consideration of the happiness of all is reasonable at the cost of ones own happiness. The little blue fish whizzed through the ocean with his scale flashing, so it didnt take long before the rainbow fish was surrounded by the other fish.
Go check out simply speechs blog post on what activities she uses with the rainbow fish book. Rainbow fish crafts and activities virtual book club for. A few days ago, i wrote about the childrens book, rainbow fish, by marcus pfister. The rainbow fish literature guide learning to give.
The next time you read the story and get to the part where rainbow fish gives away his scales, you can have children take a scale off of the big rainbow fish and put it on a smaller fish made out of construction paper and taped around the large rainbow fish shape. The rainbow fish lesson plans, activities, and ideas a. Using books to support social emotional development. The very abbreviated summary is that there is a beautiful fish with lots of sparkly scales, but he is lonely. Each rainbow fish will be unique and would make a brilliant board of fish to put on display. They can also watch the rainbow fish struggle with a difficult choice and then respond with generosity.
Paper plate fish craft inspired by the rainbow fish. Fun activities to enjoy with your preschooler the rainbow fish by marcus pfister. Rainbow fish craft with free template the best ideas for kids. Free the rainbow fish study unit worksheets for teachers to print. The rainbow fish is an awardwinning book about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share. Mar 10, 2014 the rainbow fish is a book about a little fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share.
Each family member may have a responsibility according to his or her ability and interests. Have you ever heard of the rainbow fish by marcus pfister. Jun 21, 2016 as part of our ocean themed activities we needed to come up with a book inspired craft that my kids could do with little help from me so we read one of our favorite books, the rainbow fish. The rainbow fish art and craft activities paper plate. My kids especially love the glittery scales on the front cover of the book. Rainbow fish journal letter rainbow fish journal letter in color rainbow fish counting book a beginning counting book. The book is best known for its morals about the value of being an individual and for the distinctive shiny foil scales of the rainbow fish. Be sure to attach only a small corner of the scale to the rainbow fish shape. The rainbow fish maths and english activities for reception. Nov 04, 2017 the awardwinning book about a colorful and beautiful fish who finds true friendship and happiness when he learns to give.
Includes arts, crafts, and learning activities, so you can have fun with your child. The simple, clear message presented in this book supports early readers well and also offers effective. Fish crafts preschool rainbow fish activities rainbow fish crafts kindergarten activities kindergarten classroom easy crafts for. I am very excited to share this website that i found because even if you dont own a copy of this book, you can still share the rainbow fish with your kiddos. Cut a wedge out of a paper plate and glue it on the opposite side creating a fish tail and mouth. Pictured is julie with one of her students sharing what he wrote about when he took rainbow fish and the journal home with him.
Friendship activities for the rainbow fish beginning of the year activity using the rainbow fish this is a great getting to know you activity for the beginning of the year. Suggestions for language and language arts, math, science, and social studies activities are included in the 16page packet. In case you havent read it, its about the rainbow fish, the most beautiful fish in the ocean because of his shining silver scales. Every student loves a fun activity that involves paint but at the same time is so informative. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Children can see the point of view of the other fish who admire the rainbow fishs sparkling scales. Free the rainbow fish worksheets and literature unit for. The rainbow fish homeschool lesson plan to begin, do a read aloud of the book. Were back with week 2 of the summer reading adventure last week mari, from inspired by family magazine, amazed us all with her fabulous crafts, activities and recipes for tickle monster by josie bissett. The rainbow fish, marcus pfisters awardwinning story about the joys of sharing, is the inspiration for this resource loaded with fun. We created a package around the book tiger, tiger by dee. A few weeks ago, we participated in the love books summer book exchange. When i recently looked into purchasing some books for my little boy i knew this would be perfect.
This lesson helps students with their reading skills as they learn about generosity. But, in order to discover the secret to friendship and happiness, rainbow fish must first learn a lesson about the value of sharing with others. See more ideas about fish activities, ocean themes and ocean crafts. The rainbow fish art and craft activities paper plate fish. Find lesson plans for making a paper plate rainbow fish, watercolor rainbow fish, or a wax resist rainbow fish. Heres a wonderful collection of the very best rainbow themed crafts, art ideas, sensory play activities and edible treats from this site and around the web. Use marcus pfisters wellloved book, the rainbow fish, as the starting point for learning in your classroom with our free teaching ideas and activities. I just wanted to say thank you for all your positive feedback on my companion pack for the rainbow fish. The rainbow fish is a book about a little fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share. Jun 19, 2012 the book is written by marcus pfister and the story is about a fish who feels that he is more beautiful than other fish because of his shiny scales.
Tell the children that they will be the other fish in the water and you are the rainbow fish. The rainbow fish book activities, crafts, and snack ideas. Jul 17, 20 have you ever heard of the rainbow fish by marcus pfister. It includes a variety of differentiated activities and no prep printables to assist students to con. The goodreads explains the story as it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish, who learns to make friends by sharing. It is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish, who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions, that gives the book its lasting value. As part of our ocean themed activities we needed to come up with a book inspired craft that my kids could do with little help from me so we read one of our favorite books, the rainbow fish. Enjoy the wonderful story the rainbow fish with your preschooler.
Apr 27, 2012 book read aloud of the rainbow fish by marcus pfister. Enlarge minibook to a3, stick back to back as a zig zag book. The rainbow fish play dough activity pre rainbow fish story craft rainbow fish activities for early years pre fish theme activities pre fish theme activitiesthe here are great rainbow fish book extensions, including crafts using tin foil, play dough and even handson and learning activities. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The rainbow fish was the very first childrens picture book to use hot foil stamping to create such a sparkling foiled effect. Rainbowcolored foil stamping glitters on every page of this unique book about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions his shimmering scales. Pom pom painting rainbow fish book crafts for kids. As you are reading, tackle tough words together and define any words they are not sure about. This book can be used to spark a meaningful discussion about the benefits of sharing. The best thing about this book is the really neat shiny foil scales that glitter wonderfully during bedtime story. Jul 12, 2015 the rainbow fish play dough activity was inspired by the book the rainbow fish by marcus pfister. This book is certainly one of our most favourite stories as it teaches children about friendship and the concept of giving and sharing. Includes arts, crafts, and learning activities, so.
Rainbow fish book companion rainbow fish craftivity rainbow fish writing activity sink or float stem activit. Rainbowcolored foil stamping glitters on every page of this unique book about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most. The rainbow fish story unit and free printable rainbow. Packed with cut and stick activities, ocean scenery for your small world play area, display labels, a mini poster with rainbow fish facts, picture word match ups and a mini book to make.
Sep 26, 2018 enjoy the wonderful story the rainbow fish with your preschooler. Nov 11, 2011 first, i read the book to my students. Rainbow fish is a classic story about a fish who learns about sharing and friends. A lesson plan pack of activities and experiments to use during the month of march for ela, math, and science. One of the most wonderful stories i ever read to my children is the rainbow fish. Progress through the rainbow fish online iwb or tablets. Feb 08, 2012 enlarge mini book to a3, stick back to back as a zig zag book. Activities for parents to do with children at home worksheet is suitable for prek higher ed. The pictures are pretty, but there is no way i can read this to my child. Can you suggest things that he could do to find some friends. Cut many different fish out of paper plates, one for each child. Alternatively the big book could be shared, reading a sentence each at the group.
Mar 04, 2014 a few days ago, i wrote about the childrens book, rainbow fish, by marcus pfister. This week i will be sharing activities and crafts that you can use to bring the ra inb ow fi sh, by marcus pfister, to life for your kids. The rainbow fish activities for early years children include lots of fun activities and free printables. He doesnt want to play with other fish, but he just wants to admire his own scales all day. Friendship activities for the rainbow fish a to z teacher. I loved this book as a child and would read it very often. The rainbow fish by marcus pfister lesson plans and. The rainbow fish play dough activity learning 4 kids. Can you find other words that could be used to describe the scales. Nov 22, 2011 this is a fun pdf activity booklet based on the book the rainbow fish.
The rainbow fish art and craft activities pk1 after reading and discussing the story, making a rainbow fish is a fun followup activity. The rainbow fish lesson plans, activities, and ideas a to z. Discuss what the rainbow fish learns during the story. Then like many wonderful kids crafts start, we grabbed a paper plate and got creative. After reading the story rainbow fish, discuss the importance of being a good friend and what that means. The story attracts readers of a wide age range and it is ideal for preschoolers who. Older kids will love making this craft by experimenting with the black glue, watercolors and glitter. Take frequent pauses to get their ideas on what rainbow fish and his friends are thinking and feeling. The rainbow fish by marcus pfister 37 fishy activities. Rainbow fish activities 2 posted on march 4, 2014 by squarehead teachers. Beautifully wrote with a fantastic story line and beautiful pictures for you and your little one to look at. The rainbow fish by marcus pfister lesson plans and teaching resources the rainbow fish this is a reading lesson for special educationearly elementary students. The rainbow fish character traits activities bundle 3 pages 4 fun filled character traits activities products combined into one bundle. The rainbow fish, by marcus pfister, is about a little fish who learns a lesson about sharing.
He learns through his trials that when he shares his shiny scales with other fish who dont have them, it makes him feel good and the other fish happy. After going on sale, it was soon clear that the first printing of 30,000 copies would not be enough. Its a beautiful and controversial childrens book about a fish who learns to share. The rainbow fish learning activities for literacy, math, science, technology skills, art, and more.
What right do the other fish have to his scales i felt sick reading this. Comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically. Rainbow fish activities bundle will save you over 25% off. The rainbow fish art and craft activities paper plate fish, wax resist, watercolor fish. Rainbow fish craft with free template the best ideas for. The children may argue that having friends is valuable to them, so they would give up something they cherished. Using books to support social emotional development by angel lee and tweety yates download the pdf copy. One day, a little fish asks for one of the rainbow fishs scales. The rainbow fish by marcus pfister paper plates magic markers fish imagination hologram stickers cut many different fish out of paper plates, one for each child. It is also a wonderful way to introduce children the letter f for fish. Creative little fish crafts for kids crafty morning. Book read aloud of the rainbow fish by marcus pfister.
At one point in the story, the rainbow fish becomes the loneliest fish in the entire ocean. I am absolutely horrified by the message that this book puts forth, that you should give parts of yourself away to others in order to make friends. Our rainbow fish crafts for kid is perfect for making while reading the rainbow fish book. I found a few more fun activities that can help you continue your focus on social skills and high morals. This is a great getting to know you activity for the beginning of the year. I read it to my niece when she was a little girl, and now im reading it to my girls. The awardwinning book about a colorful and beautiful fish who finds true friendship and happiness when he learns to give. A total of 5 station teaching activities and ideas are presented here with a focus on group work, individual learning and ict integration. The rainbow fish by dltk activities and ideas for 23 year olds. Try a role play activity to interview him and find out how he is feeling. Hes lonely, though, and eventually learns that while sharing his scales with the other fish makes him. I made a little extra phonemic awareness activity freebie for your therapy rooms. Big book to be on display in class showing the pages being focussed on. Special effects the rainbow fish read aloud books for.