Are you ready to read this week? Maybe you’ll read a really BIG book, or maybe a little small book? Will you read it fast? Or Slow? This week we’re reading about opposites!
Click on the search bar above and type in the tag:#oppositeday for some great books about opposites, like the ones below!
Big Bear, Small Mouse by Karma Wilson: A big bear and a small mouse discover all of the opposites between their animal friends.
Stop, Go, Yes, No! by Mike Twohy: An enthusiastic dog and less-enthusiastic cat illustrate opposites through an exciting chase.
We Love You Rosie! by Cynthia Rylant: Rosie is a family dog who goes about her day exploring opposites. No matter what she does, her family always loves her.
You Are (Not) Small by Anna King: Not being able to agree who is small and who is big, two fuzzy animals have their argument settled by a couple of mystery guests.
Marta! Big & Small by Jen Arena: In this story that incorporates Spanish words, Marta explores the world of opposites and animals.
Stanley's Opposites by William Bee: Throughout the course of a busy day, Stanley, Little Woo, and Teddy learn about opposites.
Plus, you can learn through some action activities and songs more about opposites! Download a coloring page here that includes this one.
This is Big Big Big
This is big big big (hands far apart)
This is small small small (hands near)
This is short short short (low)
This is tall tall tall (high)
This is fast fast fast (roll hands fast)
This is slow slow slow (roll hands slow)
This is yes yes yes (nod)
This is no no no (shake head)
This is jump up high
This is sit down low
Stretch Up High
Stretch up high and touch the sky
Bend down low and touch your toes.
Stretch out wide to each side.
Twist and twist and twist down low.
(twist top of body and bend knees to bring self to sitting down)
Go in and Out the Window
Go in and out the window,
Go in and out the window,
Go in and out the window,
As we have done before.
Go up and down the staircase . . .
Go round and round the village . . .
A Little Ball
A little ball, (form circle with thumb and finger)
A bigger ball, (form circle with hands)
A great big ball I see. (form circle with arms)
Now let’s count them.
Are you ready?
One,(form circle with arms)
Two, (form circle with hands)
Three! (form circle with thumb and finger)
Have a lot of fun this week with stories and songs about opposites and we’ll see you next week for a new theme!