Giraffes Can't Dance is a great read that promotes confidence and positive self-esteem in children, as well as empathy and respect for people who are different. The book is about a giraffe named Gerald who wants to dance, but is continuously made fun of and shunned by other animals.
Giraffes Can’t Dance This is a beautifully illustrated book about a Giraffe called Gerald who lives in the Jungle. Gerald is long, skinny and bandy knees and as a result of this poor Gerald can’t dance and the other animals in the jungle make fun of Gerald for been different and not being like him.
Giraffes can't dance 2. Gerald was a TALL giraffe. His neck was long and slim but his legs were awfully bandy. 3. He was very good at munching leaves from the trees.
My daughter is reading this book at her school. I thought it would be fun to put this great book from Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees to some silly music....
A read aloud of, "Giraffes Can't Dance" by Giles Andrea and Guy Parker-Rees. No copyright infringement intended; for educational purpose only.Background Mus...
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Giraffes Can't Dance Art Lesson | Deep Space Sparkle
Who says giraffes can’t dance? According to my first grade students, they not only dance, but sway, gyrate and hip-hop. Based on the book of the same name, the lesson was done in two, 40-minute sessions. Supplies for Giraffe – 12″ x 18″ white sulphite paper – Pencil/eraser – Brown, orange, yellow and black broad-tip Crayola markers
Giraffes Can’t Dance (Script of the book’s text) Gerald was a tall giraffe Whose neck was long and slim But his knees were awfully crooked And his legs were rather thin He was very good at standing still And munching shoots off trees But when he tried to run around He buckled at the knees Now every year in Africa They hold the Jungle Dance,
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Fun and FREE Giraffes Can't Dance Activities (Preschool ...
Check out these fun Giraffes Can’t Dance activities after you read the story. I’ve included a snack, a craft, and a free phonics activity that practices the difference between Hard G and Soft G sounds (perfect for talking about Gerald’s name!) GIRAFFE COOKIES. First thing’s first…the snack!
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Giraffes Can't Dance - Teaching Children Philosophy ...
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andrede and Guy Parker-Rees raises issues regarding people’s abilities. Gerald is a clumsy giraffe who would like to be able to dance, but cannot. The book provides an opportunity for students to discuss how they know what their abilities are. Students can consider why they want to be able to do certain things ...