Its a great book about being unique, tolerance and perseverance. He is taunted and teased and left out of many of the pumpkin games because he couldnt roll like the others. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin read along youtube. After reading spookley, create a chart with students to describe spookley. Spookley the square pumpkin dear educators and parents, welcome to first stages 29th season, and our production of spookley the square pumpkin. Pumpkin patch killer halloween hidden camera practical joke by jay karl. But big tom and little tom, the pumpkin bullies in the patch, continue to tease and taunt spookley. Spookleys favorite halloween songs was released in 2012. Spookley the square pumpkin 2005 rated g what to watch. A reading of the story by farmer hill the transylvania twist the spookley song bugs.
All the other pumpkins teased him, until spookley proved that being different can save the day. It was made by holiday hill farm, and released by kidtoon films and lionsgate. Spookley the square pumpkin lesson plan watch or read spookley the square pumpkin o this fun fall lower elementary book will teach children that everyone is unique and has a purpose. When spookley arrives in the pumpkin patch he is teased by all the other. Welcome to spookley the square pumpkins official facebook page.
Starring sonja ball, bruce dinsmore, craig francis. A cute book that reenforces how important it is that we recognizes the positive differences in each of us. The dvd animation is full of songs and action that our 5 year old loves. The teachers at our sons school recommended the legend of spookley the square pumpkin.
Spookley the square pumpkin inspired drawing kids steam lab. Spookley the square pumpkin song with lyrics youtube. This fictional story of a square pumpkin provides the after reading the legend of spookley the square pumpkin, students can respond to the text. Hughes and the book the legend of spookley the square pumpkin. Spookley the square pumpkin activities the kindergarten. Description based on the book the legend of spookley the. Spookley the square pumpkin is a great fall time story about the acceptance of different people pumpkins. Spookley the square pumpkin the official spokespumpkin for national bullying prevention month in october is a perennial attraction at pumpkin patches, corn mazes, theme parks, and fall. When spookley arrives in the pumpkin patch he is teased by all the other pumpkins because of his odd. This book is perfect for fall or halloween and invites a coordinating craft. In a world where the only good pumpkins are round pumpkins spookley the square pumpkin is a mistake, an outcast, a weed. Stages theatre company presents spookley the square pumpkin sept 30. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano publisher. Parents need to know that spookley the square pumpkin is an animated story based upon a childrens book, the legend of spookley the square pumpkin, by joe troiano.
By making these advanced concepts easily understood by early learners, teachers can help stop bullying before it. The other pumpkins make fun of square spookley, and spookley wishes he was round too so he could roll with the other pumpkins in the patch. Parents need to know that the legend of spookley the square pumpkin is an interactive book with a minor halloween theme thats safe for young children. When a storm terrorizes his patch, a pumpkin cast out for his shape must step up to use his smarts to save the day and to prove himself. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano is a great picture book choice for october. Room on the broom is a half hour animated film based on the wonderful childrens picture book written by julia donaldson and illustrated by axel scheffler. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin, available as both a book and movie, delivers a message of tolerance and kindness in a fun, accessible format that is easily grasped by young students. Spookley the square pumpkin song by always brilliant confetti. Spookley the square pumpkin at stages theatre company youtube. Shunned by the other pumpkins, spookley is befriended by edgar, allen and poe, three hilarious spiders, who convince him that, square or not, he has a right to be the pick of the patch. As a parent of a biracial child, i used the book to open the discussion of how each of us are different and special in our own way. One day in the pumpkin patch, something unprecedented occurs.
A movie based on the book the legend of spookley the square pumpkin is available. It helps beginning readers learn to read by highlighting words as they are read, while those too young to read can watch and listen as the book reads itself. With sonja ball, craig francis, rick jones, michel perron. Based on the book, the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano and susan banta. I love the authors message of celebrating and appreciating differences. The pack includes the square pumpkin craft pattern and writing printables. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the legend of spookley the square pumpkin.
Spookley the square pumpkin craft response booklets. Spookley the square pumpkin is a fantastic october read aloud book. Spookley the square pumpkin is a 2004 canadian computeranimated film released directtodvd in january 2005, about a cubic pumpkin, and is based on the book the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano. Spookley is about embracing what makes us special and those qualities that make others unique. Oct 26, 2016 spookley the square pumpkin song with lyrics youtube stay safe and healthy. Spookley the square pumpkin classroom education resources. Spookley the square pumpkin craft things to share and. Although it can be read as a simple adventure story, there are several themes interwoven within the story that illustrate selfishness, intolerance of differences and bullying as well as believing in yourself. One day in the pumpkin patch the strangest little pumpkin hatched. Spookley the square pumpkin is a square pumpkin who lives in a round pumpkin patch world. Plus, the book comes with a free cd that features the famous bobby boris pickett of monster mash fame reading the story and singing songsincluding one from the upcoming spookley film. Spookley the square pumpkin is a story about acceptance and tolerance. Shunned by the other pumpkins, spookley is befriended by edgar, allan and poe, three hilarious spiders who convince him that square or not, he has a right to be the pick of the patch.
This video was made for a school project to showcase skills in art, language and music. Review the spookley the square pumpkin on youtube image collection or see spookley the square pumpkin book on youtube in 2020 plus spookley the square pumpkin youtube video. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin ebook written by joe troiano. Spookley the square pumpkin is teased by the other round pumpkins in the patch, but with his friends, a couple of bats and three spiders, maybe he can be of help. One of preschool girls brought us a copy of the book. Visit spookley the square pumpkin at a pumpkin patch near.
After reading the book, we completed these spookley the square pumpkin activities. In a world where the only good pumpkins are round pumpkins, spookley the square pumpkin is often teased by others because of his square shape. The book is a perfect story starter for a fun fine motor square pumpkin craft with wikki stix. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin joe troiano. Based on the book, the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano, spookley the square pumpkin has just been released on dvd with a special bonus disc featuring music and 5 video picture books. These two pumpkinbullies use every trick imaginable to cause. Aug 12, 2014 resources for teachers to use before, during, and after their trip to the crop maze featuring spookley the square pumpkin. See more ideas about pumpkin and halloween activities. Spookley, the only square pumpkin in a patch watched over by a fatherly scarecrow, is sad and embarrassed by his squareness. Frankel the g movie has a runtime of about 45 min, and received a score of. But he receives help from a scarecrow and his 2 bat sidekicks and 3 very funny spiders. Spookley the square pumpkin book companion by first and. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin presented by.
The legend of spookley the square pumpkin is available in hardcover or soft cover book or as an app. Jump inside to find out how spookley and the other pumpkins in the patch discover that sometimes being different can save the day. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Spookley the square pumpkin book and craft for kids. The story of spookley the square pumpkin is new to me. Spookley the square pumpkin and all related characters and elements and tm holiday hill enterprises, llc. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin with cd by joe. The book is an adorable story with a meaningful lesson about being different. Come read, listen, and create a fun spookley the square pumpkin craft with wikki stix this fall.
Spookley the square pumpkin september 27 october 27, 2019 suitable. Diversity in the pumpkin patch is a beautiful thing. We have done a lot of halloween crafts for kids but lil b and mwoww had a lot of fun with this simple drawing activity based on the book, the legend of spookley the square pumpkin written by joe troiano and illustrated by susan banta. As you might have guessed by now, spookley is different from the rest of the pumpkins because hes square. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin ebook by joe. Hes teased and taunted by other mean round pumpkins. Based on the film spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano. The story of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano is loved by kids. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano. Reading the story spookley the square pumpkin, by joe troiano, is a fun way to practice 2d shapes the book has a message of tolerance, acceptance and being kind, which is so important in todays diversified classrooms its also a great read if your class follows a bucket filling program ive provided some wonderful youtube. One day in the pumpkin patch the strangest little pumpkin hatched spookley the pumpkin was different.
Released september 19th, 2004, spookley the square pumpkin stars sonja ball, bruce dinsmore, craig francis, holly g. Spookley the square pumpkin inspired drawing many of our favorite art projects are inspired from books. Although it can be enjoyed as a simple adventure, there are several themes interwoven within the story that explore selfishness, intolerance of differences and bullying as well as believing in yourself, unselfishness and valuing. Poor spookley is a pumpkin whos shape is square rather then round. You may wish to provide your students an opportunity to view it.
Introduced in joe troianos bestselling book the legend of. This is a great little pack to extend your pumpkin unit using the book, spookley, the square pumpkin by joe troiano. But one night in a storm, his squareness, what makes him different, saves nearly everyone in the patch. All the pumpkins in this patch, are nice and round. This perennial bestselling childrens book delivers a special message of tolerance and kindness that is just right for fall. Spookley, a beleaguered square pumpkin, is tired of getting guff for his physical appearance. With the help of a kindly scarecrow and his bat sidekick, he sets out to prove to roundie pumpkins big tom and little tom, his two biggest antagonists, as well as the rest of the world that a guy with edges such as himself can be chosen pick of the patch. Spookley the square pumpkin journeys into our hopkins jaycees studio just in time for autumn. When scarecrow jack discovers a square pumpkin named spookley in the pumpkin patch a few days before halloween, all the other pumpkins make fun of spookley and want to exclude him from participating in the upcoming games of the jackalympics.
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