Wedgie and Gizmo

Chapter 7-Gizmo Read by Ms. Cannata

Thinking question: Wedgie associates certain smells with people. For example, he says that Elliot smells like “socks and syrup" and that the pool guy smells like "swimming pool water." What smells would Wedgie associate with you? What smells would an animal notice about other people that you know?

Chapter 2-Wedgie Read by Mrs. Lavelle

Chapter 4-Wedgie Read by Ms. Kennelly

How to Draw a Corgi Easy | Cartoon Dog

Activity: Create a design for Wedgie’s Superhero cape and/or Gizmo’s “Evil Genius” cape.

Fun Facts about Peru: *Peru is in South America. *Peru is home to a section of the Amazon rain forest. *The Inca tribe lived in Peru. *Spanish, Quechua and Aymara are the official languages of Peru. *The capital city of Peru is Lima. *The population of Peru is over 32 million. *One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Mach Picchu, is located in Peru. *Peru has the highest sand dune in the world. *The world's deepest canyon is in Peru. *The world's largest bird, the giant Andean condor, is found in Peru.

Thinking Question: Why is Wedgie not allowed to be outside with the others?

One Book, Two Schools Team

Chapter 17-Gizmo Read by Ms. Cannata

Guinea Pig Cake (how to)

Wheek Wheek! (Guinea Pig Cake Tutorial)

Corgi Chai Cookies - A Cozy Kitchen.pdf

Our tummies won't feel good if we eat a lot of junk food (like Lucky Charms). Like Gizmo, we need a healthy diet to feel our best. For people, healthy diets include a variety of foods. Along with filling half of our plate with colorful&nbsp;vegetables&nbsp;and&nbsp;fruits&nbsp;(and choosing them as snacks), split the other half between&nbsp;whole grains&nbsp;and&nbsp;healthy protein:

<a href="https://cdn1.sph.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2018/03/KidsHealthyEatingPlate_Coloring_Layers.pdf">Click this link to go print and color your own healthy eating plate!</a>

*Lucky Charms cereal debuted in 1964 with oat pieces in shapes of bells, fish, arrowheads, clovers and X’s and green clovers, pink hearts, orange stars and yellow moons marshmallows. *Lucky the Leprechaun debuted in 1964 with one of the most expensive advertising roll-outs to that date featuring full color ads in Sunday comics and comic books plus animated ads featuring the charmin’ leprechaun. *&nbsp;The marshmallow pieces in Lucky Charms are called “marbits.” *Of the original marbits, only the pink heart remains. *&nbsp;In addition to original Lucky Charms, both Chocolate Lucky Charms and Berry Lucky Charms have been offered.

A Sweet Treat Made from Lucky Charms

Chapter 5-Gizmo Read by Miss Fitzgerald

Thinking Question: How does Gizmo get his nickname?

Guinea Pig with Spices – PICANTE DE CUY 4 guinea pigs 2 kilos of yellow potatoes or the potatoes preferred 100 grams of roasted and ground peanuts 2 green peppers (yellow peppers) 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed (dressing) 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed (sauce) cumin, seasoning to taste salt and pepper 30 grams of aji panca (special ground pepper) 4 Hard boiled eggs DIRECTIONS: Prepare the seasoning by combining garlic, pepper, salt and cumin to taste and cover the guinea pig.&nbsp;Leave it to marinate for two hours or more.&nbsp;Then place the guinea pig in the fire (can be grilled or baked). On the other hand, boil the yellow potatoes in water with a little salt and then peel it and cut into slices. Place the potatoes peeled and sliced on the plate and then the cooked meat of the Guinea pig to the Center.&nbsp;Place sauce on top of everything. SAUCE: In a frying pan, prepare a hot sauce with mashed green peppers and chili panca, mashed garlic cloves and roasted peanuts (previously liquefied or ground) in a little oil, (if it dries too much you can add a bit of water or broth).

After looking at this recipe, do you think you would try a recipe made of guinea pig? Why or why not?

Chapter 15-Gizmo Read by Miss Fitzgerald

Interested in being a veterinarian? Watch this video by National Geographic for Kids to learn about a day in the life of a veterinarian.

So You Want To Be a Vet? | Awesome Animal Vets

Fire Escape Plan

Pinellas County, Florida - Emergency Management - Tornado Safety

What to Do Before the Tropical Storm or Hurricane

Chapter 14-Wedgie Read by Ms. Kennelly

Chapter 22-Wedgie Read by Miss Fitzgerald

Chapter 12-Wedgie Read by Mrs. Lavelle

Thinking Question: Wedgie associates certain smells with people. For example, he says that Elliot smells like “socks and syrup.” What smells would an animal associate with you? What smells would an animal notice about other people that you know?

Chapter 19-Gizmo Read by Mrs. Skrobin

Make Your Own Dog Ice cream Treat You will need: 2 ripe or brown bananas 1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter Blend together and put into bowls or small cups. Put in Freezer. Take out and let your pup enjoy the treat. Have fun! Follow the link to a simple 2 ingredient dog treat. <a href="http://dog-milk.com/doggiy-easy-two-ingredient-homemade-dog-treats/">http://dog-milk.com/doggiy-easy-two-ingredient-homemade-dog-treats/</a>

Chapter 8-Wedgie Read by Mrs. McMillin

Activity: Take a walk with your family and pets.

Oh no! Gizmo is missing!! Click on the link below to print and draw a wanted poster for Gizmo. If you do not have a printer, just use a piece of paper at home. What details would you include to describe Gizmo? Use the lines provided to include those details.

Wanted Poster.pdf

Biju Ting Tin Make a Scalp Massager

DIY CRAFT FOR KIDS - Scalp Massager

<a href="https://kids.kiddle.co/Corgi">Corgi Facts for Kids</a>

Chapter 18-Wedgie Read by Mrs. McMillin

Prediction Question: Why do you think Abuela is measuring Gizmo?

Wedgie and Gizmo Book Trailer

WEDGIE & GIZMO | Meet the Characters | Episode 1

WEDGIE & GIZMO | Evil Gizmo Meets His Superhero Enemy | Episode 2

Thinking Questions: What is Gizmo's plan to get rid of Wedgie? Why doesn't Gizmo's evil plan work?

Thinking Question: Do you think Gizmo will be able to complete his evil plan? Why or why not?

Wedgie & Gizmo Chapter 3 - Quiz

Thinking Question: Why does Gizmo want to leave the Barbie playhouse?

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Thinking Question: Do you think Gizmo will survive to carry out his evil plan?

Do you think Gizmo will survive to carry out his evil plan?

Thinking Question: Make a list of survival gear Gizmo should have brought with him. OR Make a list of survival gear you would bring with you if you were to go on an adventure.

Thinking Questions: Who finds Gizmo? How does this character find him?

Chapter 24-Wedgie Read by Mrs. Ruzich

Guinea Pig Facts.pdf

GPs PebbleGo.pdf

How To Draw A Guinea Pig.pdf

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