Low-Prep Pippi Longstocking Activities

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Reading books aloud is a daily part of our homeschooling routine.

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Pippi Longstocking Activity Ideas

These simple activity ideas are low-prep in every way!

You won’t find any complicated crafts or projects here – just simple ideas that can easily be paired with this well-loved story.

Such a classic story that will have your kids laughing out loud!

Art Ideas

• Draw a portrait of Pippi.
• Draw a horse – just not on the floor like Pippi did in chapter four…unless maybe you wanted to use sidewalk chalk – outside.

• Origami: Create a Flipping Horse

Literacy Ideas

• Listen to the audio version of this classic story.
• Read other books in the series.
• Watch one of the movie versions of this longtime favorite.

Play Ideas

• Play with Toy Horses: Over the years, we have enjoyed several different ones/playsets from Schleich and Melissa and Doug.
• “Thing-Finder” Games – Similar to the game Pippi plays in chapter two: I Spy Books, a scavenger hunt (Here’s one my girls thought was so much fun..), etc.
• Play tag that like Pippi does in chapter three.
• In chapter eleven, the “Don’t Touch the Floor” game reminded my girls of “The Floor is Lava”, and they wanted to play that – You can find four ways to play here.
• Throw a birthday party for Pippi – also inspired by chapter eleven.
• Dress up like Pippi Longstocking – and/or her horse.

Snack Ideas

• In chapter one, Pippi makes pancakes! On her YouTube channel, Bryton Taylor shares the Pippi Pancake recipe.
• Ginger Snap Cookies – These Ginger Cookies by Dewey’s Bakery are a favorite in our house.
• Decaf Coffee (or hot cocoa if you’d prefer)
• Bake treats together – hopefully not making the mess that Pippi makes when she bakes! ha!

Enjoy your snacks while you read together!

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