Kentucky Derby

Introduction

      ·         Introduce Kentucky Derby Theme

Jokes

      ·         Jokes on PowerPoint (3)

Icebreaker

      ·         Betting Window

o   Have each kid draw a ticket with the name of a horse entered in the race. After the race, the kid that drew the name of the winning horse gets a prize.

Read Aloud

      ·         Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse  by Meghan McCarthy

Activity
      ·         Run for the Roses

o   Announce the start of the race by playing "My Old Kentucky Home." Have the kids race while riding stick horses. Crown the winner with a garland of roses.

Craft

      ·         Paper Plate Hats

Snack
      ·         Derby Pie