I need help with DD's school project please...

[Desnik]

DD is in the 3rd grade and has a project she has to do. She has to read a biography about someone she is interested in. Take notes, answer questions she was given, write a paragragh and make either a collage or puppet on the person. She also has to share some info with her class. Naturally, being my DD she picked Walt Disney!!!
I just need some help finding a book that is easy for her to read about Walt. Something not too long either. Luckily we will be going to WDW soon so I am planning on taking her into the One Man's Dream attraction at MGM. Anyone know a good book? Oh, she also wants to make a puppet, but I am lost on how to go about that! She wanted to make a puppet of Mickey?
Thanks!!

 

[schlepsnort]

Can't help with a specific book, but maybe go to your local library and ask the librarian in the children's or young adult section for help? I'm sure he or she could direct you in the right way!

As far as a puppet. One idea is take a paper lunch bag. She can then print and possibly color a print out of Walt or another character, cut it out and then glue it to the bottom of the bag. The idea is that when she puts her hand into the bag the bottom part of the bag goes over your fingers and can go up and down in a 'talking' motion. Does that make sense? hard to describe...
Or there's the trusted and true--sock puppet...Just make sure the sock is clean!! She could glue cut out circles and make a nose and put eyes on it for Mickey or Minnie! If she wants to do Donald color the end of the sock orange with fabric marker or fabric paint.

Good luck!

 

[jedi_librarian]

Check your local library's website!! Many libraries have a page just for kids with online databases the library subscribes to that are tailored for them.

 

[pixiepower1971]

2 that my daughter used in 3rd grade for a Walt Disney report:

The Story of Walt Disney,Maker of Magical Worlds by Bernice Seldon
Walt Disney by Marie Hammontree(Childhood of Famous Americans book)

 

[LUVDSNY04]

Hello,
I found this site that might help with the puppet idea:

Mickey Mouse Puppet added 3-21-99Original Author Unknown

Need: Soda can, thread, tape, a pencil, scissors, two large rubber bands, a quarter, a black crayon, red, white and black paper.

Directions: Draw around a soda can to make one circle on red paper, one circle on white paper, and two circles on black paper. Draw around a quarter to make four circles on white paper. Cut out all the circles. Draw Mickey’s face on the large white circle. Color in Mickey’s eyes and nose. Cut each rubber band in half. Tape one piece of rubber band to each small white circle. (these are Mickey’s arms and legs) Tape the two black circles to the top of Mickey’s head. (these are Mickey’s ears) Tape the ears down in back too. Tape the red circle under Mickey’s chin. (this is Mickey’s body) Tape the body down in back too. Tape a piece of thread to the back of his head. Tape Mickey’s arms and legs to the back of his body. To make Mickey dance, just move the thread up and down. Watch his arms and legs jiggle!

 

[Desnik]

Thank you all so much!!! I knew I can count on my DIS friends!!!