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I Am Special Theme and Activities

Songs

I Am Special (tune of Frere’ Jacques)

I am special, I am special (point to self)
If you look, you will see
Someone very special, someone very special,
It is me, it is me!! (Point to self)

Look who's special.
Look who's special.
Is it her, you, or me?
No, it's all of us you see!
We're all so special as can be!

Special Special (tune: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)

Special special special me
How I wonder what I'll be
In this big world I can be
Anything I want to be
Special special special me
How I wonder what I'll be

Books

• I Can Do It Myself by Emily Perl
• Hooray For Me! by Remy Charlip, Lilian Moore I'm Glad to be Me by P.K. Hallinan
• I Know What I Like by Norma Simon

Crafts

My Body Jigsaw
Help child trace a body part outline on butcher paper. Cut it out in one piece and glue on to a stiffer paper or cardboard. Child can decorate and then teacher can cut the puzzle into pieces.

Me Flag
On a cut flag shape, children cut out pictures of their favorite foods, animals, toys etc., Glue on to the banner.

Thumbprint Art
Let children create a picture with thumbprints. Roll thumbs in washable poster paint. The caption: "Made by Thumbody Special!"