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Sleep, Sheep!
Sleep, Sheep!
Written by Kerry Lyn Sparrow, Illustrated by Guillaume Perreault
There are lots of things Duncan likes about bedtime — the stories, the pajamas, the bubblegum-flavored toothpaste … The only thing he doesn’t like is going to sleep. And he’ll do anything he can to avoid it. Until one day, Duncan’s mom has had enough of his stalling. Try counting sheep, she tells him. So, he does. At first, it’s kind of fun. As he counts, each sheep appears, wearing its number like a race car, and leaps over the bed. But then comes Sheep #68, who hesitates. He needs a drink of water before he can jump. Then he has to go to the bathroom. Then he wants to put on running shoes. Will Sheep #68 ever do what he’s supposed to?
Discussion Questions:
- Think of when you did not want to go to sleep. What sorts of things did you do to help you get to sleep?
- What do you think the mom is thinking when she peeks into Duncan's room on the last page?
- What are some ways sheep #68 tries to avoid jumping over the bed
Help Sheep #68 Get Over the Bed
Help Sheep #68 Get Over the Bed
Brainstorm for all the different ways to help sheep #68 get over Duncan's bed. Use the materials provided to build a bridge, a slide or a zipline.
Materials :
- LEGO
- cardboard / boxboard
- masking / duct tape
- pipe cleaners
- large straws
- string or craft wire
- toy or plasticine sheep
Use this video and the pictures as inspiration for designing your own zipline for Sheep #68
Use this video and the pictures as inspiration for designing your own zipline for Sheep #68
When making your plan, think about the following:
When making your plan, think about the following:
- How high will your zipline be?
- What will you atttach the top of your zipline to - the top of a table, a chair, or will you hold it?
- What can you do to keep sheep #68 safe?
After you've tested your zipline, ask yourself:
After you've tested your zipline, ask yourself:
- What can you do to speed up or slow down sheep #68 as he travels down the zipline?
- What can you do to make sure he has a safe landing?
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