About this book
Grade Level Equivalent:
Lexile Measure:
Guided Reading Level: G
Age: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5
Genre: Nursery Rhymes, Fantasy
Subject: Cooking, Birthdays
Overview
The Fairytale Cake a fun combination of various fairy tales. Students love finding the different characters in the book and then trying to recreate them on their cake.
Objective
Students will "identify familiar forms of traditional literature (Mother Goose rhymes, fairy tales, or lullabies) when read aloud," and "retell or dramatize traditional literature." --Massachusetts English/Language Arts Curriculum Framework
Materials
- The Fairytale Cake by Mark Sperring
- plastic bowls or plastic cake covers (one per student)
- Playdough in assorted colors
Set Up and Prepare
Be certain to state that these cakes are NOT to be eaten. Playdough is not food.
Directions
Students can apply a thin layer of Playdough to their upturned bowl, "icing their cake." Using the remaining Playdough, they can create fairy tale characters and apply them to their cake. If possible, find a spot to display the cakes where the whole school can enjoy them.
Lesson Extensions
Students can write a recipe on a recipe card, explaining how they made their cake.
Related Resources
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/
www.getty.edu/education/for_teachers/curricula/arts_lang_arts/a_la_lesson06.html<br>
- Part of Collection:
- Everything You Need:
- Subjects:Literature, Literature Appreciation, Arts and Creativity
- Duration:40 Mins
