Goldfish on Vacation Read Aloud

Who says you have to leave the city to go on vacation? Goldfish on Vacation by Sally Lloyd Jones is a humorous book, based on a true story, about a grandpa who took a New York City fountain and turned it into a summer goldfish vacation pond. This story describes the fun and joy of three city kids, their three bowl bound goldfish, and how the fountain brought a community together. Try these activities after you are done reading! 1. Design an engaging aquarium for your goldfish that will be better than a plain bowl. 2. Where would your pet like to go on vacation? Create a plan for places that a pet could enjoy. 3. Create a model of a goldfish or other fish that you like using recyclables. Be sure to create fins, gills, eyes, and a mouth.

Fun Summer Challenge!

 A boy and his grandfather discuss the meaning of the Golden Rule, its universality, and ways to practice it. The book points out that many religions and cultures have their own variations, and he quotes six examples. The boy wonders what the world would be like if more people practiced the Rule, and Grandfather explains that "It begins with you."

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 The Golden Rule READ ALOUD