Fancy Nancy

It’s Fancy Nancy Party Time

By: Jane O’Connor

Lexile Level: AD 450 (AD means that it is suggested to be read aloud to students.)

The pictures in this book are bright and colorful. They are also very intricate and detailed.

If I were to recommend this book, I would say do you like books about a little girs who keep you busy with her adventures?

Children will remember the little girl’s humor throughout the story.

Lesson Idea:

I will compose a parent letter giving them the party information. I will ask for volunteers or help with the food. The party is meant to be fancy: colorful, frivolous, carefree and fun.

Most girls will have no problem thinking of something fancy to wear but the boys may have some concerns. In the parent letter I will make some general suggestions: Hawaiian shirts, colorful hats, Dad’s tie, brightly colored socks, etc.

I will choose some lively music for your Fancy Nancy party,and maybe some of the students will show off their dancing skills! Like Nancy’s family, I will encourage polite manners and have “everyone eat with their pinkies up and say darling!" As Fancy Nancy would say, “It will be a stupendous party! Everyone will look posh!

4.1.3 Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various formats and genres.

 Lesson Objectives

1. To learn to accept differences in others

2. To learn more about each other and maybe find an unexpected friend

3. To experience joyful dramatic play