'A superior book, simple, but eye-catching.' -School Library Journal. 'With his accustomed subtle interplay of graphic wit, clear language, and plain thinking, Lionni wisely proves that a minnow's grasp should not exceed his oxygen supply.' - The New York Times To celebrate Swimmy's fiftieth anniversary, we are issuing a handsome special edition hardcover that includes a bonus poster. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Honor, this beloved tale of a brave little fish has been a favorite to generations of readers. Swimmy shows his friends how-with ingenuity and team work-they can overcome any danger. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding. Sign up for our newsletter and receive the lesson (plus fish printable) as a gift.The gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a very clever fish by beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.ĭeep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Math: Measure how long your fish is from the mouth to tail. Technology: Take a digital photo to record your big fish.Įngineering/Art: Design and build a big fish using loose parts. Science: What other ocean animals are bigger than the big fish? What are other ways animals disguise themselves?.What would you do if you were Swimmy and trying not to be eaten?.Here we drew a large fish with sidewalk chalk and filled in with found nature items. Or take it outside and making it a collaborative project! What other sea animals can you design with the loose parts?Įxperiment with a variety of loose parts! Younger students may wish to use an outline of a fish as a guide. Use the loose parts to build a big fish like Swimmy and the red fishes in the story. Discuss how Swimmy and the small red fishes worked together to hide from the big fish. Loose Parts (ex: glass beads, small rocks, or even goldfish crackers).Objective: Use the materials to build a big fish inspired by the book, “Swimmy.”

STEAM Challenge: Can you build a big fish inspired by “Swimmy”? STEAM is the combination of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Integrating STEAM based play is an easy and innovative way to enrich children’s learning. STEAM Storytime are STEAM challenges inspired by your favorite picture books. This week we are continuing our summer STEAM storytime series with the classic book, Swimmy.

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