During our centers a couple weeks ago, each table performed a Reader's Theater after reading the story The Hat by Jan Brett. Each child became a character (or two) from the story about a curious hedgehog who gets a sock stuck on the bristles on his head. Feeling embarrassed, he tells the farm animals who ask him what he is wearing that it is his new hat. He tells each animal reasons for wearing the hat like "it keeps me warm" and "all animals should wear hats." Little did he know he was sparking a very funny interest- all of the animals end up putting clothes on their head! This was such a great opportunity not only for the students to recall/retell a story, but to also practice their performing skills! (Mr. LaGuardia sure has some future senior chorus prospects in this class!)
Here are some snatshots of a couple of our plays. Enjoy!
Jackson as Hedgie the Hedgehog.
One of the curious animals asking Hedgie about his funny hat.
"What is on your head, Hedgie?"
Look at all those silly animals!
Layla as Hedgie and Matthew as one of the animals.
Anthony, really getting into it with his hand gesture. I can hear him saying, “What's on your head?"
Jake as the cat in the "tree".
We had such a great audience everyday!
Eva played Lisa, the human in the story tryies to catch Hedgie to help him get the sock off his head.
Great job to this group!
Mason as Hedgie.
Great job, Red Table!
Sebastian as Hedgie.
Peyton the pony.
At the end of the story, all of the animals parade around wearing their new "hats" that consisted of all of Lisa's clothes that were hanging out on her clothes line.
Great job, Blue Table!
Oh yes, there always has to be a silly one!!!
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