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The Crow and The Water Jug
On a hot summer day, a very thirsty crow flew past a water jug. "Aah! My throat is
parched! How lovely it would be to have a drink of water!"
He perched atop the top of water jug. Eagerly, he placed his beak into the opening.
Not knowing the water level was low, he kept trying to reach with his small beak.
Frustrated, the crow could not get a drink.
He tried to reach farther in, flapping his wings and stretching his neck. Alas, he still
could not get one single drop of water to drink!
"Oh! I know what to do! I will tip the jug over and drink that way!" cawed the crow.
The crow pushed and pushed with all his muscle. He could not push the heavy jug
over.
Ready to give up, the crow slouched against the water jug. He swiped a wing in
desperation-and had a brilliant thought.
The crow bent down and gently picked up a pebble with his short beak. He dropped
the pebble into the water jug-plop! He found anothe pebble and plop! One by one, the
crow continued to drop pebbles into the water jug-plop! plop! plop!
The crow saw, to his utter delight, that the water level was creeping up-rising until just
at the top.
Cawing with glee, the crow eagerly enjoyed every drop of water!
Moral: Most things are better done bit by bit-and things that can't be done by mere
strength along are often done by wit.
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Song​
: 5 Little Black Crows (tune of 5 Little Pumpkins) 5 little black crows sitting on the gate, The first one said, “Oh no! I am late!” The second one said, “I’ll fly in the air!” The third one said, “Not on a dare!” The fourth one said, “Let’s eat and eat and eat!” The fifth one said, “I’m ready for a treat!” Oo­oh went the wind, and out went the lights, and the 5 little black crows flew out of sight! Fingerplay​
: Two Little Blackbirds 2 little blackbirds, sitting on a hill (index fingers pointed up) 1 named Jack, 1 named Jill Fly away Jack, (one finger behind back) fly away Jill (other finger behind back) Come back Jack! (bring 1st finger back in front) come back Jill! (bring other finger back in front)
Props​
: ● TP roll Crows: empty TP rolls, black paint, googly eyes, scissors, glue, orange & black paper ○ paint TP rolls with black paint­let dry ○ with orange paper, cut out beak & feet ○ with black paper, cut out wings ○ glue beak, feet, wings, and eyes onto crow ● Water Jug: empty coffee creamer or yogurt smoothie containers ○ clean containers ○ remove tops ○ decorate with markers or stickers ● Pebbles: use with plastic kid’s tweezers for fine motor activity ○ wad up scrap paper (let those little fingers work!) ○ pom poms ○ pony beads (only if no little sibling is around that may place in mouth!) ○ wood beads (again, not around little siblings!) Craft: ​
Shape Crow ● materials: black & orange paper, googly eyes, glue, scissors, brads (optional) ● head=small black circle ● body=larger black circle ● wings=2 black rectangles (may attach with brads for movement) ● feet & beak=orange triangles ● glue on googly eyes Snack​
: Pebbles ● raisins ● chocolate chips For Older Students​
: ● think of a chore or activity (maybe even a school assignment!) that you had to work bit by bit to get the job done­when you had to plan & take your time ● write (or draw a comic strip!) about the steps you took (create an outline if it helps!) ● use descriptive words using all 5 senses if you can!