Peter Rabbit Party

Summer 2013

Book Display: Books by Beatrix Potter

Décor: Rabbit tablecloth, Carrot garland, Bunny buntings, Stuffed/ceramic rabbits, Woodland animals, Flower pots & other gardening paraphernalia

Arrival Game: Ninepins (i.e., bowling)

Books to Share: (30 minutes)

Beatrix by Jeanette Winter

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (use PowerPoint & projector)

The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson (Use CD)

Games & Activities:

Where’s Peter Flower Pot Hunt (hide a picture of Peter or a stuffed rabbit under a flower pot. Mix it up with several other flower pots and have the kids guess where Peter is. )

Lily Pad leap (a nod to Jeremy Fisher. Made several lily pad out of green construction paper and place them around the room. The kids have to get around the room using only the lily pads. Idea came from http://www.peterrabbit.com/us/fun_and_games/teachers_resources/179_cooking_up_mischief_with_peter_rabbit_-_module_5)

Jemima Puddle-duck’s Egg Hunt (Hide plastic eggs in the children’s section of the library)

Peter, Peter, Where’s the gate? (like Doggy and the Bone. Use a gate made out of craft sticks.)

Crafts:

Rabbit Ears headband

Bunny nose & whiskers [http://kailochic.blogspot.com/2012/04/fun-easter-crafts.html]

Snacks:

Cheddar bunnies

Chocolate bunnies

Bunny tails (marshmallows)

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot juice (orange kool-aid)

Take Home: Peter Rabbit and Friends Coloring Sheets from www.peterrabbit.com