Activities for "I'm Stuck With You" by Larissa Coursin

Friendship Bracelets

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:32 UTC

Students can make friendship bracelets using brown and gray yarn (representing bear and squirrel). This is a great fine motor activity! Have students work in pairs to help each other tie their bracelets, just like the two friends in the story.

Paper Bag Puppets

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:32 UTC

Create bear and squirrel puppets using paper bags, construction paper, and googly eyes. Students can use these to retell the story or create their own friendship adventures!

Friendship Tree

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:32 UTC

Create a friendship tree! Students can trace their hands on brown paper for the trunk and branches, then add colorful paper leaves with written messages about what makes a good friend.

Venn Diagram: Bear vs Squirrel

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:32 UTC

Create a venn diagram comparing bears and squirrels. What makes them different? What do they have in common? This helps students understand both animals while practicing comparing and contrasting skills.

Friendship Writing Prompt

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:32 UTC

Have kids help you write about their best friend and what makes their friendship special. Your child can draw pictures and dictate their stories. Extension: Create a book of several different friendship stories!

Problem-Solution Chart

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:32 UTC

Create a chart showing the problems the characters face and how they solve them together. This helps students understand conflict resolution and the importance of cooperation.

Bear and Squirrel Tag

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:33 UTC

A variation of freeze tag where 'bears' try to catch 'squirrels'. When caught, squirrels must freeze until another squirrel friend frees them. Teaches cooperation and helps build gross motor skills!

Acorn Hunt

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:33 UTC

Hide paper or plastic acorns around the house or yard. Your family can work in pairs (like bear and squirrel) to find them. The twist: you must stay connected (holding hands or linked by a scarf) while searching!

Trail Mix Friends

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:33 UTC

Make bear and squirrel-themed trail mix! Include teddy grahams (bears), nuts/seeds (squirrel food), dried berries (forest treats), and chocolate chips. Discuss healthy eating habits of both animals while enjoying!

Friendship Fruit Salad

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:33 UTC

Choose some different types of fruit to share. Mix them together to make a delicious fruit salad, demonstrating how different things can come together to make something wonderful - just like friendships!

All About Bears

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:37 UTC

This kid-friendly video explains basic facts about bears, their habitats, and behaviors. Perfect for building background knowledge before reading the story!

Squirrel Facts for Kids

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:38 UTC

Learn about squirrels' habits, homes, and what they eat in this engaging educational video. Great for helping kids understand the squirrel character better!

What Makes a Good Friend?

lkcoursin — 2025-03-25 17:13:42 UTC

A sweet animated video about friendship qualities and how to be a good friend. Excellent for discussions about the book's themes!