Using a Fox in Socks As a Teaching Tool

Fox in Socks is an enjoyable collection of tongue twisters, ideal for reading aloud with children of all ages. Their voices will giggle gleefully as they try out saying the silly words! With its rhythmic flow and rhyming meter, this book helps children develop reading comprehension skills as they try out saying them! To enhance the reading experience even further, here are some additional activities and craft projects designed to add extra enjoyment for readers of all ages.

Make a paper bag fox puppet as part of your reading routine, then use it as a narrator while reading Fox in Socks. Alternatively, encourage students to dress up like their favorite character from the story and recite or read aloud their version to their classmates.

An outfit featuring red or orange knee-high socks makes an excellent Halloween costume or simple outfit for storybook day at school. There is an assortment of different fox costumes online or available through costume shops; or make one using materials found around your home. To complete this look, pair these knee-highs with white tee and hat and you have yourself a great fox look!

The Fox in Socks story offers students working on phonemic awareness an ideal opportunity to practice rhyming words both full and half, making it an excellent selection. Try including these rhyming words into vocabulary activities and word walls while challenging students to identify which word rhymes with what to build their phonological awareness.

Another activity to help students practice rhyming is “Who Sews Whose New Socks”, played throughout the story by Fox and Knox – an engaging classroom activity! This game provides an ideal way for children to get familiar with rhyming.

Create unique fox-themed puzzles using recycled materials as an engaging craft activity with your students to encourage creative thinking and problem-solving skills in young children. Pairing or small group workshops are ideal for this craft project that can also promote teamwork.

MAC not only offers some of the highest-quality makeup products available, they have also created an imaginative line based on children’s books and characters such as “Fox in Socks.” Their current offering features matte and shimmery shadows in neutral and bold shades as well as peach-toned lip gloss perfect for creating Fox in Socks looks.

Create an eye-catching fox look with ease using peach-toned lip gloss and brown eye shadow. Begin by applying peach-toned lip gloss all over lips before applying brown eye shadow along lower lash lines and blending for a soft, smoky effect. Finally complete the look with black mascara and a floppy felt hat!

Similar to its namesake, Smashbox’s “Fox in Socks” makeup set features peach-toned lip polish and brown eyeshadow in warm satin finishes for effortless Fox in Socks looks. Additionally, its creamy lip gloss formula ensures long-term comfort during application and long periods of time use.