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A four-minute audio book features the poem "Fidgety Philip" by Heinrich Hoffmann. Follow along as a young boy who has a difficulty staying still makes a mess of dinner all over himself and his parents.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- The book starts off with a question; pause the audio to discuss class members' answers
- Lead a conversation about proper table manners
- Have a collection of stress balls, chair bands, or rubbing stones for scholars to use when they feel fidgety in class
Classroom Considerations
- Audio begins with a brief commercial
- Contains some language that may not be suitable for your set of pupils
Pros
- The poem's entertaining nature holds listener's attention
- Provides a transcript to heighten focus
- Audio file is downloadable
Cons
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