April Pulley Sayre Children's Book Author » Africa

Nature Fun For Computer Kids (Oh, and me!)

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:42:22 +0000

I have a new way to find a morning bubble of joy. Take a look at National Geographic’s new and improved web cams. Right now I am watching a heron in Africa. Earlier I was watching, and identifying fish on a coral reef in Belize. When you can’t get out, here’s a way to feel a little nature joy and maybe even polish up your fish-watching and bird-watching skill. Oh, and there was a water buffalo? wildebeest? in that Africa one a minute ago. Thanks, Nat’l Geo!

Wild Cam Africa

Look to the side for the other wild cams you can check.

Boo–you do have to sit through a commercial first. Oh well, that is the price of free!

Continents Activities at Nappanee Elementary

admin — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:03:06 +0000

Wow, do they know how to dig into a subject! Look at what Nappanee Elementary did with the continents theme.

Continents and Crocodiles

admin — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 15:12:22 +0000

Use Sayre’s continent books or maps to introduce the continent of Africa.

Then introduce some African animals with the books below.

First, survey the kids about what they know about crocodiles and think about crocodiles: Do you like crocodiles? How would you describe a crocodile? Pay attention to the adjectives they use and write a few down on a chalkboard.

Now look back at the adjectives we used for crocodiles before we read the book. Did you learn anything new about crocodiles? How would you describe them now? Let’s learn about some more African animals.

If You Should Hear a Honey Guide contains a Swahili word: Kumbe! Check the web or other books for more Swahili words to introduce to the kids. Educators might also transition to more information on the people of Africa.

Crocodile Listens

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2001 21:50:50 +0000

A tasty frog croaks. Delicious warthogs tromp by. Crocodile doesn’t move. She hasn’t eaten in weeks. But she only lies and listens. Crocodile has a secret hidden in the sand.