“Simplicity is the essence of children’s book stories, not simple mindedness”

On August 11th, it is Don Freeman’s birthday. Don Freeman is the creator of the much loved character Corduroy. Celebrate Don Freeman’s birthday with the Corduroy inspired lessons and crafts listed below.

Corduroy Books

Corduroy appears in many books including the following books:

• Corduroy
• A Pocket for Corduroy
• Corduroy Helps Out
• Corduroy Lost and Found
• Corduroy Goes to the Beach
• Corduroy's Sleepover
• Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!
• Corduroy's Christmas Surprise

For more information about Don Freeman himself, visit the official Don Freeman website.

Lesson Ideas for Corduroy

Create these stacking bears to teach about sizes.	Little Sprout Homeschooling has several Corduroy / Teddy Bear ideas including this Teddy Graham Counting Activity.
Pre-K Pages also has wonderful Corduroy ideas such as this bear sight word cards.	Create a lapbook using resources and ideas provided by Homeschool Share: Corduroy files A Pocket for Corduroy files

Corduroy Craft Activities

Wee Wonderfuls shares an idea for a Corduroy Quilt	Kids Craft Weekly has a whole issue dedicated to bear activities,including this bear stamping activity.
Find the instructions for how to create this adorable Corduroy bear picture from Glue Dots Adhesive Products.	The idea for this die cut paper puppet can be found on on the Accucut website.
Print this cute paper bear toy craft out for your children.	Enchanted Learning shows you how to create a paper bag bear puppet.

Corduroy Recipes

Enjoy some bear inspired snacks while reading the Corduroy books.

Yummy Bear Cookie Pops Recipe	Teddy Bear Cupcakes from Betty Crocker.
Teddy Bear Fairy Cakes	Teddy Bear Sleepover Cake