Lesson 3 - Create
The Grown-Up Scoop
Crafts are a great way to explore a book in a hands-on and creative way. With H is for Home Run, children are invited to explore the geometry of baseball. While your child(ren) craft, it’s a perfect time to spark a conversation with them. Find example conversation starters below!
Let’s Make Our Own Ballpark!
Materials:
Green foamie
Baseball template
Metallic green sheet
Brown/Tan/White foamie
Red Yarn
Glue and Scissors
Instructions:
Step 1
Assemble all pieces. Cut and peel green metallic strips. Place on green foamie.
Step 2
Cut 3 squares, 1 rectangle, and 1 pentagon from white foamie; 4 circles from dark foamie; 1 circle from light brown foamie. Cut out baseball template.
Step 3
Glue and trim red yarn to the baseball. Attach white shapes to baseball circle. Can you identify all the shapes?
Step 4
Peel all shapes and Attach to the green foamie. Enjoy!!
5 Power Points!
Conversation Starters for Your Craft and Chat!
1) What does it mean to be a good teammate?
2) Tell me about a time when you were on a team.
3) What does it mean to show good sportsmanship?
4) What is 2-D and 3-D? Which one is a circle? Which one is a sphere? How about a square, or a cube?
5) What is your favorite thing about baseball/ going to a baseball game? Do you have a favorite baseball player?