This week's shots are of Mr Crocodile. As I was putting two kitchen roll cardboard tubes in my bag to take to school for junk modelling, I clicked them together on my fingers and Mr Crocodile was born. He is all ready now to go into school on Monday and teach those pesky Monkeys a lesson. If they had not swung in the tree above his head and teased him, I expect he would have left them alone. We sing this song (Five Little Monkeys) quite often and the children act out the part of the monkeys and the crocodile with little pictures for their characters. We played it the other day and we had gone through four of the monkeys. Only R. was left. We got the the part of the song where Mr Crocodile was about to eat R. Monkey for his tea when all of a sudden he bolted! He was not about to be eaten by any crocodile thank you very much!
Have a look at this picture to see the long suffering Mr Crocodile shrink wrapped to within an inch of his life.
Visit Hey Harriet for more shadowy shots.
We chase Reuben by using our arms to act as the crocodiles jaws. He thinks its great fun!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a snappy, happy weekend!
How funny...it's exactly what we expected too! We're sure the children will be thrilled come Monday! Happy SSS!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of stuff I used in some of my classes years and years ago! This is really cool, fun shadow shot, and yes, your students are fortunate! Have a great week!
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YI! I am so afraid!
ReplyDeletethey should be fun!
ReplyDeleteUpon arriving here I was wondering what on earth are those shadows? Ahhh, I see. A cranky crocodlie! Your little students are so lucky to have you for a teacher! They probably even look forward to going to school because of your fun antics :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, so that's why I drink so much tea!
ReplyDeleteoh that's a nice bit of creative reuse!
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ReplyDeleteI love junk modelling, and what would we do if cardboard tubes had never been invented?!?
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ReplyDeleteI love junk modelling, and what would we do if cardboard tubes had never been invented?!?
Hi Sarah - whay a super fun post - and a great way to make learning fun!! Love, Anne
ReplyDeleteFun shadow series ... kewl idea ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
I didn't think this is an art. I thought it was a hair curl or something. Funny shot, dear girl §;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy SS
Well these inner tube thingies are just being made into wonderful creatures all around the blogosphere - and I love your crocodile! And clever Ronnie!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the flickr link - GREAT idea! So clever. And yes, I do still have your address... one little tree will be on its way to you soon :)
hope you have a lovely week... xo
Nice shadow and a nice story. I think the croc would have eaten me, as I took so long wondering from his shadow what he could be.
ReplyDeletehe certainly makes some cool monochrome shadows..
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Sarah. How your students must love you and your classes!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Candace in Athens x
That sounds like fun! The kids should enjoy that!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun Sarah...these shadows and Mr. Crocodile's story. I would love to be in your class! :o) Happy week, my friend ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteVery neat!! :)
ReplyDeleteJunie
I love this! I am going to make one too, if you don't mind. I don't have any pesky monkeys to scare though. Hey, no, what about the neighbour's children! Mwah ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
ReplyDeleteI totally think even I could do that with Josephine.
ReplyDeleteLove Renee xoxo
Ah! You teach little people - sweet!! I'm pretty sure I remember doing action dancing and singing in my youth at small school - it sounds like fun! I'm thinking this croc was a real hit - especially with the boys - he makes a fabulous shadow!
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