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Pre-Writing Activity: Rainbow Fish Note Cards

June 1, 2016 • 1 Comment

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Back in my college days, I worked at a children’s bookstore (one of my favorite jobs ever!) where I made no money because I spent it all on books.  I vividly remember the copy after copy after copy we sold of Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister.  The illustrations in the book were breathtaking.   Fast forward a few decades and I get to feature this book in this month’s Virtual Book Club for Kids.

Rainbow Fish inspired pre-writing activity to create beautiful watercolor note cards. Kids build fine motor skills, cutting skills and art appreciation.

When thinking of an activity to compliment the book, I kept coming back to the art.  So, we have a beautiful pre-writing activity to make homemade watercolor cards.

If you are new to Virtual Book Club for Kids here is a little background.  The Educators’ Spin On It, Toddler Approved and Rainy Day Mum have put together a wonderful line-up of great books to explore.  Talented bloggers share activities to compliment the books.  You are invited to try out as many of the ideas that you feel would be a good fit for your kids.

 

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The Book:  Rainbow Fish

Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

 

Pre-Writing Watercolor Note Cards

making rainbow fish note cards

To make the note cards you will need the following materials:

watercolor paper

watercolors (pinks, purples, greens, and blues)

paintbrush

cardstock paper

markers or pens

scissors

aluminum foil

painting with watercolors

  1. Page through Rainbow Fish and focus on the illustrations.  Ask your child, “What do you notice about the illustrations?”  Discuss how Pfister created the illustrations with watercolors.  List the colors observed.
  2. Invite your child to paint her watercolor paper completely with blues, greens, pinks and purples.  Allow to dry. (working on making marks on paper)
  3. On the back of the dried watercolor painting, draw different shapes and images such as fish, seahorses, anemone, etc.
  4. Cut out each shape. (fine motor scissor practice)
  5. Fold the cardstock paper in half to form a card.  Glue each watercolor image onto the front of the card.
  6. Add a little sparkle with an aluminum foil cut out shape.
  7. The card is ready to house your great writing or drawing.  Invite your child to write or draw a note to someone and mail it to the lucky recipient. 

making note cards

I’d love to see the cards you make.  Share a picture on Instagram and be sure tag me @growingbookbybook.

 

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virtual book club hosts

Ok, now go off and explore!

Rainbow Fish Scratch Art  ::  Sugar, Spice and Glitter

Rainbow Fish Sugar Cookies  ::  Rainy Day Mum

Preschool Rainbow Fish Color Mixing Experiment  ::  Preschool Powol Packets

Rainbow Fish Note Cards  ::  Growing Book by Book

Rainbow Fish Gross Motor Activities  ::  3 Dinosaurs

Rainbow Fish Alphabet Match Craft :: I Can Teach My Child

Easy and Colorful Name Puzzles for Preschoolers  ::  Toddler Approved

 

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

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  1. Jennifer Tammy says

    June 2, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Those are gorgeous! I love the single foil scale – what a symbolic addition when you’re sending it to a friend!

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