The Safari Stomp
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What’s inside...
The Safari Stomp is an interactive story that encourages children to move, play, and learn as they embark on a safari adventure. Through engaging rhymes and prompts, kids are invited to stomp like elephants, leap like leopards, and roar like lions, making reading an active and enjoyable experience. The story features 5 different exercises and a brilliant rhyming refrain throughout, crafted by award-winning creators Caryl Hart and Nicola Slater, to ensure children will be reading along and moving along.
Discussion points
What was your favorite animal in 'The Safari Stomp' and why?
How do you think the animals felt when they were dancing together?
If you could create a dance for one of the animals, what would it look like?
Can you think of a time when you worked together with friends to do something fun? How did it make you feel?
What do you think is the most important lesson that the animals learned in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express themselves by asking them to describe their favorite parts of the book using facial expressions and gestures. Make connections between the story and your child's experiences, such as times they have played or danced with friends. Reinforce the themes of teamwork and friendship discussed in the book by planning a 'Safari Stomp' dance party with family or friends.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'The Safari Stomp', the animals work together to organize a surprise party. This collaboration shows the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or during play, learning to share responsibilities and cooperate with peers for a common goal.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The story highlights the beauty and diversity of the safari environment, teaching children to appreciate and care for wildlife.
Real-World Application: This can translate into real-world actions like not littering, participating in local clean-up days, and being considerate of plants and animals in their own communities.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Differences
Explanation: Each animal in the book has a unique talent that contributes to the party’s success, demonstrating that individual differences are valuable.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace and celebrate the differences in the people around them, understanding that everyone has something special to offer.
Example Lesson: Joy of Giving
Explanation: The animals in the book experience happiness by giving their time to create a joyful event for their friend, showing that giving can be as rewarding as receiving.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to find joy in doing kind acts for others, fostering a generous and giving spirit.