Activity Land - Talk to Plants

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Literacy Connection - I Love to Talk to Plants

All of the songs on Marla's CD, "I Love to Talk to Plants," were inspired by children's picture books! Here is a bibliography for you. Now go to your library and enjoy!

Coloring Page - Mighty Jackie, the Strikeout Queen

Activity Land- Mighty Jackie, the Strikeout Queen
Here’s a drawing from an actual photo of Jackie Mitchell, shaking hands with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Have fun coloring this page! For the mp3 of Mighty Jackie, click here:Mighty Jackie, the Strikeout Queen
For actual photos of Jackie from the Gallery on this site, click here:

Coloring page and Reading Activity - Will You Be My Mom?

Activity Land- Will You Be My Mom?
This song is based on the amazing but true story of a lifelong friendship between a 130-year-old tortoise and a baby hippo. To hear the song, click here: Will You Be My Mom? Read about it at magicalkenya.com
…And color it here!

Kid Art Activity - My Weirdest Dream

Activity Land- The Weirdest Dreams
Listen to the song here: The Weirdest Dreams
Do YOU have weird dreams? Are they as weird as mine? Write about one your weirdest ones here:

Kid Activity - Lucky Little Sparrow

Activity Land- Lucky Little Sparrow
LisLucky Little Sparrowten to the song here:
Have you ever wished you could fly? Where would you go? What would you do?

Coloring Page - Sambas Swaying in the trees

Activity Land- Sambas Swaying in the Trees
Have fun coloring this South American rain forest scene. How many plants and animals can you identify? If you need help, check out the song lyrics for hints.
Listen to the song here: Sambas Swaying in the Trees

Kid Art Activity - My Room's a Mess!

Activity Land- My Room’s a Mess!
Does your room look like mine? Or is it amazingly neat? Have fun drawing your room, below. If you feel inspired, send your drawing to Marla at this e-mail address: marla@marlalewis.com. Listen to the song here:My Room's a Mess!

Kid Activity - Leap of Faith

Activity Land- Leap of Faith
In this song, we meet a sky, quiet little girl named Faith who bravely speaks up against a bully. She inspired everyone to join her, until the bully had no choice but to leave the playground. Listen to the song here:Leap Of Faith

Have you or anyone you know been hurt or teased by a bully? What happened?
Write about it here:

Kid Art Activity - In My Pocket

Activity Land- In My Pocket
\Listen to the song, here: In My Pocket
What hopes, dreams, and wishes do YOU have in YOUR pocket? Draw them here:

Coloring Page - I Love to Talk to Plants

Activity Land- I Love to Talk to Plants
Have fun coloring this page from the cover of Marla’s CD!
Listen to the song, here: I Love to Talk to Plants

Marla, Recently the a grade of Prep (Kindergarten in US-speak) and Grade 1 children at Lyndale Primary School (Lyndale is a suburb of Melbourne in the State of Victoria, Australia) performed We All Laugh in the Same Language as part of a school concert program. We have children from 47 nationalities in an enrollment of just over 400. Thanks!

-- Ken McDonell, teacher, Lyndale, Australia