Preschoolers love “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!” This classic story tells of a mouse who begs for a cookie and is eventually given one by a kind-hearted girl. The story reinforces the importance of sharing and helping others, and it can be a great starting point for teaching social skills. Pre-schoolers love “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!” activities and there are plenty of fun and interactive ideas to keep them entertained. Here are five fun preschool activities based on the book!
1. Quiz – A fun quiz based on the book can be great for engaging preschoolers. Have them answer questions about the characters, the story, and the activities. This can be a fun way to review the story and also give them a chance to test their knowledge.
2. Have a cookie baking contest – have each child make a cookie and then have a contest to see who can bake the best one.
3. Draw a mouse – have each child decorate a piece of paper with a mouse figure and then have a contest to see who can create the best mouse figure.
4. Make a mouse cake – follow the instructions in the book to make a delicious mouse cake.
5. Play a game of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” – have each child take turns guessing what is on the next page.
6. Make a mouse puppet – have each child make a puppet out of a piece of paper and then have a contest to see who can create the best mouse puppet.
