The Pout-pout Fish (Pout-Pout Fish Adventure) (Pout-Pout Fish Adventures): 1

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Putting together these name puzzles is a great way for kids to learn the alphabet by exploring words and names that are personally meaningful. Mr. Fish lives with a constant pout on his face. He always seems to be sad and frowning. Octopi, clams, and other various sea critters all tell him to smile a little and be happy, but the Pout-Pout fish claims that this is just the way he is. Then, all of a sudden, his frown is turned upside-down after he is kissed by a shimmering silver fish. After he is kissed, the Pout-Pout fish becomes the Kiss-Kiss fish, giving all of his sea friends kisses and making everyone as happy as he is.

This creative multi-step activity features a free printable of sight words for kids to dig up and find. It's an excellent way to develop word recognition skills. Mr. Fish has a permanent pout, until with the help of his friends, he learns that the "dreary wearies" aren’t for him. Children will love these books, with their charming rhyming verse and appealing lessons.The book was written by Deborah Diesen. It was illustrated by Dan Hanna. What genre is The Pout Pout Fish? I chose The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School for the “First Week of Kindergarten” text set because Pout-Pout fish expresses many of the same worries students will have about school. A positive theme is reiterated throughout the book: You are smart, you can get it, you belong, so don’t forget it! This is a message I want my class to embrace as we begin to build classroom community in the first week of school. This DIY fishing pole is a hands-on way to develop coordination and fine motor skills while having lots of fun. Kids will love assembling this 3D tank, which gives them lots of room for creative expression and imaginative play. This adorable fish paper plate craft is a wonderful opportunity to learn about porcupine fish who blow themselves up to double their size to scare away enemies.

In the second half of the book, Mr. Fish is kissed by the Silver Fish and transforms into a happy, kissing fish with the purpose of making everyone else feel better with one of his joyous kisses. This transformation, as a result of the kiss, seems to make his life much better. One of the thoughts that come to mind when reflecting on this transformation is whether Mr. Fish’s life is better because he is happy or because he now has a purpose in life. This book allows for a facilitated discussion and debate about happiness versus purpose. Is it important for the Pout-Pout fish to be happy, or is it more important that he now has a purpose? And what is the connection between the two? Can someone be happy without a purpose? Or have a purpose, but not be happy? This heart-shaped fish craft is a fun way to talk about the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy with young learners. A long time ago Mr. Pout pout fish went to school for the first time. It wasn't easy and he had trouble until he found the right place for him. These vibrant mini aquariums don't require any real tank maintenance and give kids plenty of opportunities for creative expression. Why not let them accessorize with mermaids, seaweed, and bubbles?

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DuMouchel, Leah (May 5, 2010). "Deborah Diesen and 'The Pout-Pout Fish' spread cheery-cheeries to the Ann Arbor District Library". AnnArbor.com . Retrieved February 24, 2015. Kids can't get enough of fingerprinting! This educational craft teaches counting skills, number identification, and one-to-one correspondence by giving them a chance to create neat fingerprint bubbles. Kids are sure to love this colorful fish matching game, which is also a great way to develop visual discrimination and memory skills. As part of the Virtual Book Club for Kids, my co-hosts and I share activity ideas for preschoolers to help extend beloved books. While reading aloud is absolutely enough, kids often enjoy crafts and learning activities based on their favorite books. Below are some ideas if you want to extend some of your favorite ocean read alouds.