Happiness is a Watermelon on Your Head by Stella Dreis
The Happy Day by Ruth Krauss *
If You're Happy and You Know It! by Anna McQuinn *
My Friend Is Sad by Mo Willems *
Snow Happy! by Patricia Hubbell
Craft: Smiley Face Necklace
The children were given a cardstock smiley face cutout to color. It was then strung onto curling ribbon along with pony beads to make into a necklace.
Literacy Extensions:
- After reading My Friend Is Sad, have your child come up with ways they would cheer up a sad friend.
- Extend the song If You're Happy and You Know It by coming up with more actions for more verses. Or change up the song by making verses for different emotions (ex - If you sad and you know cry a tear).
Notes:
I love using curling ribbon for necklaces. The ribbon is thick enough that the beads will not fall off of the ribbon so you don't have to worry about tying a knot at the end. It also doesn't unravel like yarn does. The curling ribbon is also stiff which makes it easier for kids to string on the items. Making necklaces like this is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination with children.
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