#127 The Storm
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One night, a thunderstorm scares Wimzie. Rousso and Graziella
comfort her while Bo just snores away. The next day, Jonas and
Horace say the storm didn't scare them. However, Loulou admits
that she was also scared. Loulou decides to stay close to Yaya
who happens to be baking her "Thunder Cake" designed for
kids who are afraid of thunder. After one loud crack of thunder,
Loulou is not the only one eating the "Thunder cake." Everyone
is scared. Rousso explains that thunder is not dangerous even
if it is very loud. To help the kids get used to the loud noise,
Rousso brings out his marching band bass drum. At first the
kids are shy but soon they end up having fun "making thunder"
on Rousso's drum. That night a storm awakens Bo and he starts
to cry. Wimzie comforts him by bringing him into bed and by
reminding him about the day's lesson on thunder. The next day,
Wimzie realizes that by helping Bo, she managed to forget her
own fears.
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- Children will recognize that
when they are afraid there are ways of coping: seeking help
from others, finding a safe place, using a familiar object,
such as a blanket or a toy.
- Children will realize that
children and adults are afraid sometimes, and that it is
okay.
- Children will learn to recognize
their own fear and seek help.
- Children will learn that helping
someone else overcome his/her fears is a good way to get
over their own fears.
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Vocabulary: |
thunder
lightning
compromise |
Suggested Activities: |
| Before
you view: Rousso says
that firefighters love it when it rains, watch and see why. |
| 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: Because there are not as many fires when it rains.)
Talk about what you've seen and take some time to discuss it. |
Extended Learning Activities |
Option
1: A Thunderous Band (Music activity)
Materials required: metal pots and pans, wooden spoons, a flashlight
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the children make thunder sounds with the pot, pans and spoons.
Have them use a flashlight to make lightning. Explain that far
away thunder will sound softer, and as the storm moves closer
will get louder. Have the children make sounds for the storm.
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Option 2: Preparing for the Weather (Discussion Activity)
Materials required: None |
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a discussion circle with the children. Talk about how Wimzie
and the others were afraid of thunder. Ask children if there
is any type of weather that they find scary. Discuss how learning
about different weather and ways to prepare for it can help
minimize their fears. Together with the children, list different
types of weather and how one prepares for it. For example: Where
do you go when it's very cold outside? What do you wear when
you're outside in the cold? What do you wear when it snows?
What do you use to stay dry in the rain? Where do you go when
it rains and thunders? How do you prepare for hot weather?.
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Theme Related Books: |
Cloudy
With a Chance of Meat-balls, Judith Barrett, Atheneum (cloth),
Aladdin (paper), 1978.
Thunder Cake, Patricia Polacco, Philomel, 1990. |
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