SecretPrincess ActivitySheet

A
Princess
Boot
Camp
A princess must know so many things to be able to rule. It takes hard work,
dedication, and determination.
Discover the princess within using our patented Princess Boot Camp tactics.
This guide will show princesses-in-training how to practice a sense of

balance, achieve outer (and inner!) grace, learn a wordless language, and test
grammatical skillsall important abilities for any professional princess.
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Originally published Princesses oublies ou inconnues 2004, Hachette Livre/Gautier-Languereau. Illustrations 2004 by Rbecca Dautremer | Translation 2010 by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Pin the Crown on the Princess

A princess is lost without a royal headpiece. Please crown Princess Hot-Head for her
royal portrait!
Rules: Blindfold the

player, spin her around
three times, and set her
in the direction of the game.
When the player sticks the
tiara on the princess, mark
the spot with her name.
The one who pins the
tiara closest to where it
belongs, wins.
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A Royal Garden Maze

Princesses Flip and Flop have invited Princess Thimbelina and the Princess of the Pea
to a tea party at the heart of the maze.
But beware! Some garden mazes can be traps. (It is whispered that some who
have gone into Princess Molly Coddles maze have never come out again.)
Help Princess Thimbelina and the Princess of the Pea find the correct path.
Princess
of the Pe a
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start
here
Princess
Fl i p &
Fl o p
Princess
Th i m b e l i n a
How to be a Princess:
A Princess Word Game
To play: You can split into groups or play this game with the whole audience.
The game is based on word substitution. Have one person ask the group for the parts
of speech missing from the paragraphs below. That person will fill in the blanks to read a really
funny lesson about being a princess. Be creative and have fun!
Tips and Techniques to Tell a True Princess from a Fake One

(adapted from p. 84) Here are some foolproof ways for recognizing a true princess
(and unmasking a fake):
A true princess never wears
item of clothing, plural
, not even in the middle of winter.
A true princess rarely takes off her crownonly when she sleeps, showers,
or plays
type of game
Without exception, all princesses
A true princess does not bite her
verb
in the bath.
part of the body
(at least not in public).
Princesses are sometimes
Princesses are not always
A true princess does not eat
adjective
adjective
type of food
with her fingers
(but feet are fine).
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Unicorns: A Description (adapted from pg. 63)

A unicorn is type of horse with a
adjective
horn on its forehead,
and a favorite of princesses everywhere. Notable for its surpassing beauty and extreme
ensitivity, this animal has the distinction of being seen only by
plural noun
In order to meet a unicorn, you must take several precautions: You must wear your
before entering the forest. Then, sit on a
item of clothing
and wait. When the unicorn emerges, it will approach you,
noun
place its
part of the body
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on your knees, and fall asleep.
Etiquette (adapted from p. 22)

Most princesses present themselves with courtesy and civility, respecting the rules of politeness.
Some princesses, however, like to provoke scandals and keep
plural noun
wagging. People still talk about Princess Oblivia, who came to the ball without her
noun
, or Princess Meetu with her
or Princess Buffet who fell asleep at the table with her
Take note: It is impolite to
verb
hair,
adjective
part of the body
on her plate.
with your feet on the table,
ill-bred to stick out your tongue during the crowning of a new queen,
and uncouth to pick your
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part of the body
with the royal scepter.
The Grace Race

A princess is always described as agile and graceful. She must be able to walk down
stairs and the length of a ballroom without looking at her feet or stumbling in her shoes.
But how do you think she acquired those skills? Practice, practice, practice!
(Natural athleticism doesnt hurt, either.)
To play: Set up two obstacle courses, using chairs and books. Each player must quickly
walk the length of the course, going around chairs and stepping over books, from one end
to the other with The Secret Lives of Princesses balanced on her head. The first princess-in-training
to reach the end with the book still balanced, wins. If no one can balance the book for the
entire course, the one who did so longest will win.
Princess Picaresque practices her
balance in her own unique way.
You have to take your feet off the ground

if youre going to reach the sky.
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The Secret Language of Fans
Imagine the scene: a crowded ballroom with hundreds of courtiers and nobles
talking, laughing, and dancing. In that kind of cacophony, how could you ever
hold a conversation without shouting?
Through the ages, princesses have devised a very clever method of sending a message
a secret language using only the movements of their body and a fan! Some of the meanings
behind the subtle movements of a royal fan have been lost to time, but the standard
International Alphabet of Fans can help princesses-in-training come up with their own
secret language!
irst, have each princess-in-training make a simple folded paper fan using standard
white paper.
1. Place the paper on a counter or flat surface, laying it out vertically (up and down).
Beginning at the top, fold down one inch of the paper accordion style, all the way across.
2. Flip the paper over, with the new fold at the top. Fold down one inch of paper
(now twice as thick, including the last fold).
3. Continue this process, until the entire sheet is folded, back and forth, like an accordion.
4. Hold the creases closed at one end and fasten it with a stapler.
Open the pleats at the other end.
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Second, have the princesses-in-training try out various directions and phrases using
the International Alphabet of Fans on the next page.
Then, have the princesses-in-training act out these sentences:

This prince is too small! This prince is far too tall. Its all the same to me. (Figures 16b, 16e, 17)
Im hungry. Im going to buy bread. Which way is the exit? (Figures 20, 4, 5)
Im tired. Im thinking of joining the circus. Isnt life grand? (Figures 9, 14, 23)
And the princesses in training can try creating their own conversations:
Pose a question: Do you want to marry me? (Figure 2a)
Encourage the princesses-in-training to try all kinds of answers. For example:
No (Figure 1b)
Yes (Figure 1a)
Would you repeat the question? (Figure 10)
Are you causing trouble? (Figure 8)
I have nothing to say. (Figure 19)
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International Alphabet of Fans
1a: Yes 1b: No 2a: Do you want to marry me? 2b: Would you leave me alone?
3a: What awful weather! 3b: What a beautiful day! 4: Im going out to buy bread. 5: Which was is the exit?
6: And why not? 7: Because 8: Are you causing trouble? 9: Im tired. 10: Would you repeat the question?
11: What do you think of Molly Coddles new hair style? 12: Below 13: Above
14: Im thinking of joining the circus. 15: No. no, no, and no! 16a: This prince is a complete dud!
16b: This prince is too small! 16c: This prince is kind of short. 16d: This prince is not too bad.
16e: This prince is far too tall. 17: Its all the same to me. 18a: Left 18b: Right 19: I have nothing to say.
20: Im hungry! 21: Lets just be quiet for a moment. 22: Im a bit tired.
23: Isnt life grand?! 24: Hooray for me!
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Make your own tiara!
1. Decorate the art below and cut along the dotted line.
2. Connect slots A and B together to form your tiara.
3. Share your creation with all your friends!
P r i n ces s
your name here

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dedication, and determination.

This guide will show princesses-in-training how to practice a sense of

Pin the Crown on the Princess

Rules: Blindfold the

A Royal Garden Maze

to a tea party at the heart of the maze.

Tips and Techniques to Tell a True Princess from a Fake One

A true princess never wears

item of clothing, plural

, not even in the middle of winter.

Without exception, all princesses

A true princess does not bite her

part of the body

(at least not in public).

Princesses are sometimes

Princesses are not always

A true princess does not eat

with her fingers

(but feet are fine).

Unicorns: A Description (adapted from pg. 63)

horn on its forehead,

ensitivity, this animal has the distinction of being seen only by

before entering the forest. Then, sit on a

and wait. When the unicorn emerges, it will approach you,

part of the body

on your knees, and fall asleep.

Etiquette (adapted from p. 22)

Some princesses, however, like to provoke scandals and keep

, or Princess Meetu with her

or Princess Buffet who fell asleep at the table with her

Take note: It is impolite to

part of the body

with your feet on the table,

and uncouth to pick your

part of the body

with the royal scepter.

The Grace Race

You have to take your feet off the ground

The Secret Language of Fans

Then, have the princesses-in-training act out these sentences:

Yes (Figure 1a)

Would you repeat the question? (Figure 10)

Are you causing trouble? (Figure 8)

I have nothing to say. (Figure 19)

International Alphabet of Fans

Make your own tiara!

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