Our book of the week has been a hit with our summer students. The Holiday Mice celebrate with some very patriotic ways to wish America, "Happy Birthday!" The little mice start the day dressing up and parading around. Their afternoon is also filled with fun, playing baseball, having sack races and finally taking a dip in a cool pool. The littlest mouse proves his bravery by saving his toy, Mr. Mouse who floats too far down stream. The story ends with the four characters honoring Independence Day with fireworks. Geared toward readers Pre-K to 2nd grade, this story will appeal to all your summer students with colorful illustrations and extra red, white and blue!
Vocabulary:
Parade- a public march or procession to celebrate an event or holiday.
Sack- another word for bag, many times made of cloth.
Sunflower Seeds- seeds from the sunflower plant, small oval in shape.
Marches- walk in a military manner.
Quaking- shaking, ground moving.
Sparkle- shine, opposite of dull.
Questions:
Why are the mice parading?
Why do they have the colors red white and blue?
What do they have for lunch?
What game do they play after lunch? Do you have enough players?
Which mouse wins the sack race?
How many mice go in the water?
Why does the last mouse stayed behind?
Why were the mice so warm?
How is Mr. Mouse saved?
How does the day end for the little mice?
What will you do on Independence Day?
Did you like the story why or why not?
Extension activities:
4th of July Mini book
4th of July Picture Writing Prompts
Visualizing the Star Spangled Banner
Color Sheet
Printable Photo Booth Props
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