Why This Book?
Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.
And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains and classic art, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for reading aloud.
A classic and fun Halloween read-aloud story that neither you nor the kids in your life will be able to resist, whether curled up at home or in a classroom or library setting.
Linda Williams’s rhythmic tale offers suspense, repetition, and fun while teaching bravery and sequencing. In dual language, it introduces clothing and sound words in English and Spanish.
Montessori Connections
- Practical Life & Sensorial: Dress-up with real clothing (hat, shoes, gloves) and name them bilingually.
- Language: 3-part cards for clothing and sound words (zapatos/shoes).
- Math & Order: Order clothing items as they appear in the story.
- Art & Expression: Create a bilingual “scarecrow” with labeled parts.
Music & Movement
Act out the story with stomping, clapping, and snapping while chanting bilingual clothing words.
Family Connections
Encourage families to retell the story using props from around the house, naming each item in English and Spanish.
Montessori Big Idea
Combines imagination with practical vocabulary, supporting children’s confidence in naming real-world objects.
Try This at Home
Make a simple prop basket (hat, shoes, gloves) and retell the story with your child in both languages.
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