Too Much Glue
August’s second feature is here with Too Much Glue by Jason Lefebvre and Zac Retz.
How fun is this cover?! It screams joy, chaos, and FUN! When I heard about this picture book, I knew this would be one that teachers would want and rave about. Whether you have young children or teach them, you understand the need for glue “rules” but also wanting to let your kiddos stay creative. This book will keep your children/students entertained, while also teaching them the importance of making “raindrops and not puddles.” ;)
Matty loves to use glue, especially with his dad at home. While at school, his art teacher warns him not to use too much glue because it will never dry. But Matty can’t resist and glue spills onto his desk. Things continue to escalate and Matty is now officially STUCK! How will he get out? What will his dad think when he shows up at school?
Read to find out!
After reading this story, I hope your kiddos enjoy these printables below.
Children can reflect on the story by rating it using this 5 star system.
Copy and paste into a word document or download the printable here.
Children can help Matty get unstuck by getting through the maze.
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Children can color, cut and paste the events from the story in the correct order.
Answer key:
1. Boy pouring out glue, teacher with words
2. Boy stuck in glue on table
3. Yarn and lasso
4. Building bricks
5. Boy with large fan
6. Note from principle and tape
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Children can complete the sentence and draw a picture.
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Children can retell the parts of the story by drawing pictures or writing sentences under each heading.
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Children can draw a line from the vocabulary word to the correct picture.
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As with every picture book, I also want to offer a fun hands-on activity as an extension of the book.
Children can practice their glue skills with this raindrop glue worksheet.
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