#113 - Alfie's Feet by Shirley Hughes

Summary: Splish, splash, splosh! Stamp, stamp, stamp! Alfie's brand new yellow rain boots are perfect for splashing through puddles and stamping in mud. But something about them doesn't feel quite right. Whatever could it be? He's got them on the wrong feet!

Suggested Activity: How Many Footsteps?

Have the children count how many footsteps it takes to get from a designated beginning spot (such as a chair) to the window. How many footsteps does it take to reach the door? The sink? The calender? If appropriate, record the information on a chart and compare results.

Curriculum Area: Logical Thinking (uses numbers and counting)

Appropriate Age Group: 4 and up