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Listen to Mrs. Rump read Ranger Rick:
I Wish I Was a Gorilla
Would you like to live like a gorilla????
If I Was a Gorilla Make a Gorilla Snack
Wild Words
Gorilla: a large ape that lives in Africa
Silverback: a big father gorilla that has silver hair on his back; the leader of a gorilla troop
Troop: a gorilla family; a troop usually has six to twelve members
Rainforest: a type of forest that has many trees and lots of rain.
Grunt: a deep short sound made by an animal.
The One and Only Ivan at HOMEContinue the Fun at Home
Continue the Fun at Home
Share Ivan with your family at home....Complete activities together that help you build new vocabulary, spread kindness, and spark family discussions about the story and its themes. Try reading and talking about new words, doing a quick kindness challenge, or using our discussion starters after each activity. Return your board to the office by DECEMBER 5, 2025.
Send pictures of your family fun to crump@bereaschools.org
Let's Learn about IVAN.pdfLearn more about Ivan's World
Learn more about Ivan's World
Read gorilla and elephant books, use the research links to discover “wow” facts, and follow the directed drawing videos to create your own animal art. Dive in, be curious, and have fun connecting reading, science, and art!
Bring your facts or a photo of your drawing to share at school, or email pictures to crump@bereaschools.org.
Bring the magic of The One and Only Ivan into your home! Visit our Google Folder to listen as BPE teachers and staff read each chapter aloud. It’s a fun way to revisit favorite parts, and share the story together as a family.
✨ Please enjoy only the chapters we’ve read at school so everyone can experience the story’s surprises together.
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