One day, Glenmae decides to weave Geraldine into a rug. See more ideas about Journeys reading, Journeys reading series, Second grade. It is a great way to introduce the world of fiber and weaving to young children. By the end of the book Geraldine has grown back all of her coat. Then her wool is spun into fine, strong yarn. This is a sequencing activity for "The Goat in the Rug". Refresh and try again. Finally, Glenmae weaves the wool on her loom. It's a book that will delight children and adults. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published So cute. What is the special item made by Geraldine’s Navajo owner? got it to accompany a weaving workshop and it was a quick read with nice illustrations for the primary age group. The story begins with Geraldine being shorn and ends with Geraldine about to be shorn for the second time. Feb 25, 2019 - Explore Myrlene Whalen's board "Goat in the Rug" on Pinterest. First Geraldine is clipped. Geraldine is a goat, and Glenmae, a Navajo weaver. The story is called “The Goat in the Rug” because it tells about how a Navajo woman made a rug from the wool of her goat. This book is essentially about weaving a Navajo rug and is told from the perspective of a goat. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Start by marking “The Goat in the Rug” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Please try again. This The Goat in the Rug Lesson Plan is suitable for 1st - 3rd Grade. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. 5 out of 5 stars (109) 109 reviews. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. They reader learns, along with Geraldine, about the care and pride involved in the weaving of a Navajo rug -- and about cooperation between friends. by Aladdin. The story is about Glenmae weaving a pick, black, and brown rug and how Geraldine plays a major role in the process. See more ideas about lesson, goats, the unit. My favorite book, hands down! You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. My class loved it, especially when they realized that the goat was the narrator! Nice and educational. I found that it was from the perspective of the goat very interesting. Glenmae and Geraldine get closer to creating the actual rug, but Glenmae must set everything up so that she can have a perfect rug. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The story is about Glenmae weaving a pick, black, and brown rug and how Geraldine plays a major role in the process. The story told by Geraldine, the goat, is hilarious as she follows Glenmae through the process of creating the rug. I love that the story is told through the goat's point of view. This is one of my all-time favorite childhood stories, it brings memories forth of sheep herding, shearing and late-shinálí asdzą́ą́n. As you read, look The Goat in the Rug' Charles L. Blood and Martin Link THE BALTIMORE SUN Editor's note: Geraldine, a goat, describes each step as she and her Navajo friend make a rug. From what Geraldine says, what can you tell about mohair? The story is about Glenmae weaving a pick, black, and brown rug and how Geraldine plays a major role in the process. Great info on the rug making process and so cute. February's Most Anticipated Young Adult Books. Lots of learning to do in this book, while still having fun. Word ABC order cut and paste Irregular Verb sheet Compound Word Sheet Spelling sort 3. She then begins to weave and creates a one of a kind pattern. The story told by Geraldine, the goat, is hilarious as she follows Glenmae through the process of creating the rug. Understanding how fibers are made and where they come from. 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