Description
Kids love unicorns and they will love the book How to Catch a Unicorn. This will get their creative juices pumping.
"How to Catch a Unicorn" by Adam Wallace is a fun and colorful children's book that follows a group of kids as they set up creative traps in an attempt to catch a magical unicorn at the zoo. As they chase the elusive creature, the unicorn cleverly avoids each trap with its speed, wit, and a little bit of sparkle. The story, written in playful rhymes, takes readers on an exciting adventure filled with bright illustrations and whimsical fun. Ultimately, the book celebrates imagination and the joy of the chase, showing that sometimes the magic is in the journey rather than the capture.
A lesson plan and interdisciplinary teaching guide for How to Catch a Unicorn by Adam Wallace can integrate literacy, STEM, and creative arts. Begin with a read-aloud session, engaging students with rhyming patterns and story sequencing. In language arts, students can create their own “how to” writing pieces, designing new ways to catch a unicorn. A STEM activity could involve building and testing simple traps using household materials, promoting problem-solving and engineering skills. In art, students can illustrate their unicorn and setting, reinforcing visualization skills. Finally, a social-emotional learning (SEL) discussion can focus on themes of perseverance, creativity, and teamwork, helping students reflect on the story’s message.
THIS 60-page, READY TO USE, RESOURCE INCLUDES;
- COMPLETE LESSON PLAN
- READING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS/VOCABULARY
- READING COMPREHENSION
- WRITING PROMPTS
- ARTS/EXTRA ACTIVITIES