Provide a metaview, lifting students into a wider view of the concept. Use another medium (not reading or writing) to connect students' personal knowing to the concept (i.e. visual arts, music, movement, metaphor, etc.) Involve learners in reflective production that blends the emotional and the cognitive.

Make props to act out story.

Objective: To make props to act out story using correct sequence of gifts and to use color word flash cards to show color.

Activity: Children make a list of presents. Then the children make props by drawing pictures of all the presents, except the fruit. Bring in some red apples, bananas, green pears, blue grapes, and a basket. Read the story again. This time, have selected children act out the story as you read, using the children-made props as well as the fruit and the basket. Give several children a chance to play the little girl and Mr. Rabbit. Have them hold up the correct color word flash card for each present.

Assessment: Can they tell you the correct sequence? Can they find the currect flash card?