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Retelling the African Folktale Abiyoyo

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Act out the African folktale Abiyoyo. Kindergartners listen to the tale and discuss the characters, dressing as their favorite characters in order to retell and perform Abiyoyo using props. They will gain an understanding of story elements and sequence. Plenty of extension activities are included to engage your learners. Abiyoyo helps young children develop social skills, ethical responsibility, and cultural appreciation.

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K
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English Language Arts
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3 hrs
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