Welcome to The Gingerbread House

Welcome to Mother Ginger's gingerbread house!

TASK 1:
TAKE OUT YOUR NUTCRACKER JOURNAL

Listen to Mother Ginger's song. Write down 4 adjectives to describe what you hear.

How does this song make you feel?

Describe what you picture when you hear this song.

TASK 2:
Click on the picture of Mother Ginger and her children to watch them dance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VewPDCWYr_A&feature=youtu.be
In your Nutcracker Journal:

Draw your version of Mother Ginger or one of her gingerbread children.

Write down 4 ballet steps you saw.

If you need help, scroll down for a helpful website.

Is there anything strange about Mother Ginger besides her skirt?

Name one musical instrument you hear
When you're done: raise your hands!

DID YOU GET YOUR COOKIES FOR THE RAT KING?
The Nutcracker hopes so!
Once you have your cookies, you can proceed to Candy Cane Lane!

click here to advance to CANDY CANE LANE!
click here for help with ballet terminology