Fun Printables for The One and Only Ivan
By Lily | Published 3 October 2022 | This post may contain affiliate links.
Fun Worksheets for The One and Only Ivan
The One and Only Ivan is based on the true story of a gorilla named Ivan. It won the Newbery Medal in 2013 and became a #1 New York Times bestseller. Written by Katherine Applegate, this touching book shows how friendships can change lives, teaches us to care for animals, and makes us think about how animals should be treated.
About the Activity Pack:
This fun and engaging pack by Reading Quests is a great way to finish reading The One and Only Ivan. It focuses on three important skills:
Learn new words
Understand the story better
Be creative with the story
The goal is to help kids enjoy reading and build skills that will help them in school and life.
Let’s get started—have fun with the activities!
Three Ways to Build Critical Thinking Skills
1. Learn New Words
Learning new words helps kids talk and understand better. When kids know more words, they can share their ideas more clearly. But to really learn a new word, they need to see or hear it 4 to 12 times. Our worksheets help kids to practice and remember new words in fun way.
Our family’s favorite word from this book was foraging. “At night, lying alone in my Pooh pajamas, I felt hungry for the skilled touch of a grooming friend, for the cheerful grunts of a play fight, for the easy safety of my nearby troop, foraging through shadows.”
What’s your family’s favorite new word from the book?
2. Understand the story better:
After kids finish a book, it's important they understand what they read. This makes reading more fun and helps them in school. Reading Quests has activities for many of the books on this website, like The One and Only Ivan, to help kids understand the story better.
3. Be Creative With the Story:
Creative activities make reading more fun and meaningful for kids. They encourage self-expression, creativity, and thinking about the story. Check out these activities to get your kids started.
Spark your child’s love for reading!
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