Things that Grow in the Spring

My Red Umbrella
We have a script typed up for this story. I have never seen the book, so I didn't know the umbrella grows. These are our pieces with the umbrella. When it is on the easel I can crouch down under the umbrella with everyone else.

Here are my magical umbrella triangles. It looks less like an umbrella as it grows, but I'm sure one of you fabulously creative flannelizers can make it work!

Mushroom in the Rain
Here is my growing mushroom. You will need a pair of pantyhose and a styrofoam or paper bowl. Cut a hole in the bottom-about 3/4 in. diameter. Pull the waist of the pantyhose from the inside of the bowl, through the bottom. Turn the waist inside out and pull down around rim of bowl. 

 I twist and knot the legs to make a stem. Little ant fits under it perfectly.

The loose extra nylon has been tucked under the inside of the bowl. Start to pull it down around the animals as you add them.

Just keep stuffing the animals in. I think in the story they don't let fox in, but it's more fun to just squeeze him in there with everyone else (he promises to be good).

I don't think there is a bear in the story, but the more the merrier. The BIGGER the better. The kids crack up.

 As you take out the animals,the mushroom shrinks right back down to size. And of course, frog shows up to explain the phenomenon.

Hope you have as much fun with it as I do!

My Friend Sonny

A few props from a novelty store make this a crowd-pleasing audience participation story!

My friend Sonny is very, very funny.
I know that you would love her!
But before you reach out,
Make sure that you doubt,
And check her hand for a buzzer! (hand buzzer)

My friend Sonny is very, very funny.
Look at her lovely flower!
If she asks you to smell it,
Make sure you can tell if,
You are about to take a shower! (spray water)

 My friend Sonny is very, very funny.
But watch out if you sit in her chair.
You might hear a sound,
That will make you frown,
With Sonny you must always beware. (whoopee cushion)

(Hold up "pie". I piled up facial tissue in a pie tin.)

My friend Sonny is very, very funny.
But she’s never thrown a pie in the face.
Jokes should be fun, And not hurt anyone,
That would not be in good taste!