Mahalia Mouse
Goes to College
This is another wonderful story from the great author, storyteller and
actor, John Lithgow.  Kids will love meeting Mahalia Mouse and following
her on her academic career.  Inside the hand-painted bag, you will find 8
original, teacher-created activities from different areas of the curriculum.


1.  Story Sequencing:  Put the strips in the correct order to retell the story.

2. College Compound Words:  Match together the two words that form a
school related compound word.


3.  Back to School Initial Sound Board Game:  Place all the cards picture
side up.  Roll the die and pick the top card.  Name the letter heard at the
beginning of the picture.  Check your answer using the back of the card.  If
you are correct, move the number of spaces you rolled.  If not, stay where
you are.  Pass the die to the next player.  Play continues until a person
reaches the box marked *END*

4.  The Cost of College:  Use the play money to count out the amount
needed to pay for each of the school supplies listed.

5.  Book Stacks:  Add the three numbers written on each book stack and
write the sum on the bottom book.

6.  Rhyme Time:  Many times words that rhyme are spelled very
differently.  Draw a line to match the rhyming words from Mahalia Mouse
Goes to College.


7.  Creative Writing:  What do you think Mahalia found was the hardest
part of going to college?  Explain your answer.

8.  Friendly Letter:  Help Mahalia write a letter to her family telling them
that she is okay and what she is doing.  Be sure to include all the parts of
a friendly letter that are listed on the page.


9.  Activity Letter:  Explains how to complete each activity.
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