Maisy’s Nature WalkIdeal for spring story times! The world of nature comes alive for young listeners during a vibrant, interactive walk with Maisy.
Before your Maisy story hour Use the printable flyers, posters, and invitations to spread the word about your Maisy story hour. Be sure to write in the date, time, and location before you make copies.
Read the storyWhile reading, ask the children to point out the items that Maisy is looking for.
Post-reading activityAfter reading the story, look back over the illustrations and invite the children to comment on what they notice. Encourage them to talk about their own experiences with nature as well. Some questions you might ask:Where do people go on nature walks in your neighborhood?What do people see when they go on nature walks with their family?What do you like about nature?
Then hand out the following activity sheets for children to complete at the story hour or take home for more Maisy fun later. Be sure to have plenty of crayons and pencils on hand!
Bonus activity ideaRaffle off a family pass to your local nature preserve!
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Help M
aisy find the butterflies, the snail, and all the flow
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How
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Date:
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Location:
Maisyloves to read!Please join us for a special Maisy story hour
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MaisyTM. Maisy is a registered trademark of Walker Books Ltd., London. Illustrations copyright © 2008 by Lucy Cousins. Lucy Cousins font copyright © 2008 by Lucy Cousins.
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MaisyTM. Maisy is a registered trademark of Walker Books Ltd., London. Illustrations copyright © 2008 by Lucy Cousins. Lucy Cousins font copyright © 2008 by Lucy Cousins.
MaisyTM. Maisy is a registered trademark of Walker Books Ltd., London. Illustrations copyright © 2008 by Lucy Cousins. Lucy Cousins font copyright © 2008 by Lucy Cousins.
Date:
Time:
Location:
Maisyloves to read!
Please join us for a special Maisy story hour
Date:
Time:
Location:
Maisyloves to read!
Please join us for a special Maisy story hour
Date:
Time:
Location:
Maisyloves to read!
Please join us for a special Maisy story hour
Date:
Time:
Location:
Maisyloves to read!
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Just follow these easy steps:
1. Create your artwork! All pictures must be of Maisy or her friends (Tallulah, Eddie, Cyril, and Charley). Use the coloring and activity sheets provided, or download a Maisy coloring sheet from www.maisyfunclub.com and color it in (see Color with Charley.) You can also draw and color your own Maisy picture on an 81/2 x 11-inch sheet of paper.
2. Fill in the Maisy´s Art Gallery Permission Form below. Submissions cannot be posted unless accompanied by a permission form signed by an adult guardian.
3. Mail your artwork together with the Maisy’s Art Gallery Permission Form to: Maisy´s Art Gallery, Candlewick Press, 2067 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02140-1338.
4. If you´d like your artwork returned to you after we´ve posted it, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your submission.
5. Now you´re an official Maisy artist! Be sure to visit Maisy´s Art Gallery two to three weeks after you submit your artwork and look for your artwork on display!
Calling All Artists! See your own artwork on Maisy’s website!
www.maisyfunclub.com
MaisyTM. Maisy is a registered trademark of Walker Books Ltd., London. Illustration copyright © 2008 by Lucy Cousins. Lucy Cousins font copyright © 2008 by Lucy Cousins.
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