Scribbles And Ink by Ethan Long

Recommended for Ages 3+

Video Summary

Ink the mouse likes to paint and Scribbles the cat likes to draw. Scribbles and Ink do not like each other’s artwork. They each want to prove they are the better artist so they draw and paint on each other. When Ink is sleeping Scribbles draws a mustache on him. When Scribbles is sleeping, Ink paints a rope around his legs. Scribbles traps Ink in his drawing and Ink scares Scribbles with his painting. All this fighting leads to a huge mess. They decide to stop fighting and support each other. Ink paints a picture of Scribbles and Scribbles draws a picture of Ink. They compliment each other’s artwork and create a picture together.

Video Instructions

Video #1: For a more in depth understanding of the books, we have provided a video retelling an in-class story. Each pass through the text or illustrations allows students to dive deeper into the story’s meaning, preparing them for more complex narratives down the road.

Video #2 & Worksheet: Parents may print the worksheet corresponding to the story. In the second video, Ms Liann will guide students through completing the worksheet. Younger students will learn the appropriate sizes, shapes, and sounds of letters. Older students will learn the spelling of new words, helpful phonics rules, and how to write in complete sentences.