What’s all that ruckus? The stuffed animals are having trouble settling in for the night, no matter how Marco sorts them! Not to worry, Marco knows how to think outside the box...and basket.
The Animals Would Not Sleep!
Discuss the Book
Sort Like a Scientist
Pages 2–9
- Important Moment: Marco’s mom says it’s time to put the toys away. Marco decides to sort the animals like a scientist!
- Ask and Share: How has Marco decided he’ll put his toys away? How can you help to keep things tidy and sorted at home? In your classroom?
Wild Awake
Pages 10–16
- Important Moment: The animals aren’t tired enough to go to sleep yet. They need more time to get their wild out!
- Ask and Share: Why won’t the animals go to sleep? What are some good things to try if you’re not feeling sleepy at bedtime? How do you get your wild out?
The Big Size Basket
Pages 17–21
- Important Moment: A terrible sound is coming from the toy basket labeled Large. The animals feel cramped and smooshed by how Marco put them away.
- Ask and Share: Who made the “AAAAAAAAAA!” sound? Why? How would you solve the problem if you were Marco?
Scientist Solutions
Pages 22–29
- Important Moment: After Marco rearranges the animals a few times, they are still uncomfortable. So Marco takes the animals out of their bins and organizes them on his bed instead.
- Ask and Share: The book says Marco is “thinking outside the box,” which means thinking about a problem in a different way than usual. How did Marco think outside the box? Can you think of a problem you had today and how you solved it?