#121 The Contest
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The kids are having a dress-up contest and Wimzie is asked to
be the judge. She is about to turn down the job, but each kid
privately gives her one of their special toys to get her vote.
Wimzie now thinks that judging is a pretty good deal, but Yaya
makes her realize that what she is about to do is dishonest.
Besides, how can there be three first-place winners at the same
contest? Wimzie then tries to give back the presents, but the
kids won't take them and want her to keep her promise. Wimzie
eventually comes up with a great solution to the dilemma and
makes everyone a winner by giving individual costume prizes
for originality, beauty, etc.
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- Children will learn that they
are capable of finding a solution to a dilemma.
- Children will learn that in
order to make a fair decision, it is important to remain
neutral and not take sides.
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Vocabulary: |
dilemma
original
locket
judge
honor |
Suggested Activities: |
| Before
you view: Wimzie is the
judge of a contest. Wimzie's friends try to get her vote by
giving her some of their favorite things. Watch to see what
the kids offer her |
| While you view:
See suggestions in "How to use this guide". |
After
you view: Go back to your
pre-viewing activity and have the children respond to the question.
(Answer: Loulou offered Wimzie a locket, Jonas offered his Mr.
Green-beans song tape and Horace offered his marble.) Talk about
what you've seen and take some time to discuss it. |
Extended Learning Activities |
Option
1: About Contests (Discussion Activity)
Materials required: None |
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Talk to the children about contests.
What kinds of contests have they heard of? For example, baking,
spelling, sport or talent contests. Have they ever been in
a contest? Ask them if they thought it was okay for the kids
to offer Wimzie their special things in exchange for her vote.
Did they think that was fair or unfair? Discuss honesty and
fairness with the children. What does it mean to be honest,
and what does it mean to be fair?
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Option 2: We Are All Winners! (Reproducible Art Activity)
Materials required: Reproducible
activity sheet of award ribbon, crayons/markers/paints |
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each child a reproducible activity sheet with a prize ribbon
on it. Tell the children that they are going to turn this into
their own prize ribbon. Ask them to think of something that
they are especially good at doing. For example: a good jumper,
a good helper, an expert finger painter. Have the children design
their ribbons, and as they do, go around and write the titles
they have chosen on the ribbons. Make a display of the awards
and label it "We Are All Winners." |
Theme Related Books: |
| Excuse
Me But It's My Turn (Best Behavior),
Karen Romano Young, Children's Press, 1986. |
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