1/29/2024

Questions for the Ride Home

  1. What was Giraffes Can’t Dance, The Musical about? If you had to summarize the play in one sentence, what would it be or what would be the main message or messages, in your opinion?
  2. When the other animals made fun of Gerald, how did he feel? How did you know? What can you say if you see someone being teased for being different? How can you help?
  3. Cricket tells Gerald that the people in a community must show up for each other. How many different communities are you a part of? Can you describe how people help each other in your community? What is one way you could help your community?
  4. Gerald dreams of dancing but does not think he can do it. What is something you are scared of doing? What can you do when you are scared to feel more brave?

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DO MORE AT HOME

Craft Giraffe Masks

Children can create their own giraffe masks at home for imaginative play! Use paper plates, construction paper, markers or paint, and craft sticks to let them design masks resembling Gerald. This activity allows them to practice fine motor skills like cut, stick, grip, and pinch. Paper Plate Animal Instructions

Giraffe Drawing and Coloring

Set up a station for drawing and coloring giraffes. Provide templates or let children draw their own giraffe characters. This artistic activity fosters creativity and fine motor skills.

Download and Print: Giraffes Coloring Page

Dance Party

Arrange a dance party where children can express themselves through dance, just like Gerald the Giraffe in the book. Put on a guided Kidz Bop dance video like the one here, or play music with different rhythms and encourage kids to create their own dance moves.

Build Giraffe Cookies

No baking required! Try constructing these amazing Giraffe’s Can’t Dance inspired cookie creations from the “Littles Love Learning”. Little ones can practice fine motor skills like grip, stick, and pinch while building a really delicious treat!

Make and try them at home: Giraffes Cookie Recipe 

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