Beach Ball by Bruce Macmillan
So that's how the Moon changes shape by Alan Fowler
Counting Wildflowers by Bruce Macmillan
Counting Wildflowers by Bruce Macmillan
So that's how the Moon changes shape by Alan Fowler
Counting Wildflowers by Bruce Macmillan
So that's how the Moon changes shape by Alan Fowler
So that's how the Moon changes shape by Alan Fowler
So that's how the Moon changes shape by Alan Fowler
Little Elephant by Barron's
Monarch Butterfly by Edana Eckart
So that's how the Moon changes shape by Alan Fowler
Monarch Butterfly by Edana Eckart
Monarch Butterfly by Edana Eckart
Monarch Butterfly by Edana Eckart
Swirl by Swirl by Joyce Sidman
Monarch Butterfly by Edana Eckart
Monarch Butterfly by Edana Eckart
Lesson 1
Literacy Tip of the Day: While sharing expository book such as Beach Ball-Left, Right -an important like skill one can talk about children’s everyday experiences and also do an on the spot activity to refreshen their memory after reading through the book. I also recommend we help them do a quick sketch as children this age love to draw as a way to communicate and write.
Book of the day: Beach Ball by Bruce Macmillan
Beach Ball Phonics (Activity)With a laundry marker, print a consonant letter on each panel of a beach ball. Toss the ball to a child and have the child say a word beginning with the sound of the letter that his or her hand is touching or near. (Adapted from Activities for Striking a Balance in Early Literacy by Nancy Lee Cecil (pg. 79).Book of the day: Beach Ball-Left, Right by Bruce McMillanWhere can you find this book https://www.amazon.com/Beach-Ball-Left-Right-Bruce-McMillan/dp/0823409465
Theme of the book: Left and Right concept using a beach ball.
Lesson Plan: This a one book the children can read themselves with a little help from the parents when needed.
Reading and Writing Connections- Using the book the children say left and right depending on which side of the page they are. They also say which side the beach ball is. After this hands on experience with the book, they write a response to the book using the skill of left and right direct ions they just learned.
Example of a kindergartener has been provided on the right hand side.
Lesson 2
Literacy tip of the day: Gather some wildflowers and bring them to appreciate them with your child. There will be some she will find them in the book she/he reads today. You would love the thrill you see reflected on their face when they discover shown in the book.
Book of the day: Counting Wildflowers by Bruce Mcmillian
You will get this book from:
Theme of the book: Counting till 20 and also names of 20 different wildflowers.
Lesson Plan: For early readers (2-5 years) it is important for parents to read this book along with the child.
Reading and Writing Connections: After reading through the book, help the child to go through the book and select a flower mentioned in the book or create an imaginary flower on their own. They can draw the flower and color it. Those children who can write can go ahead and label the flower and write why they like the flower.
Example of a kindergartener has been provided on the right hand side.
Lesson 3
Literacy tip of the day: Children love stories related to the Moon and are therefore familiar with the it as a character. You can use a KWL chart before you begin reading the book aloud so children find out answers to familiar questions the child has.
Book of the day: So That’s How the Moon Changes Shape by Alan Fowler
You will get this book from:
https://www.amazon.com/Thats-Changes-Rookie-Read-About-Science/dp/0516449176
Theme of the book: Changing shapes of the moon.
Lesson Plan: Early readers will read this book through the help and support of their parents.
Reading and Writing Connections: After reading through the book, ask the child to select and draw something he or she really likes and if writing then move them into labeling their writing to help the reader in understanding their work.
Example of a kindergartener has been provided on the right hand side.
Lesson 4
Literacy Tip of the day: Encourage the child to list five ideas on why they like Elephants or do not like Elephants. Those who do not write can draw five things that appeal to them about Elephants or do not appeal to them.
Book of the day: Little Elephant by Baron’s
You will get this book from:
https://www.target.com/p/little-elephant-look-at-me-books-barron-s-board-book
Theme of the book: The book focuses on special characteristics of little elephants.
Lesson Plan: Early readers will read this book through the help and support of their parents. Little elephants are known to be very playful just like little children.
Reading and Writing Connections: After reading through the book, the child draws a picture of little elephant and writes one fact they know about little elephants they learned from reading the book.
Example of a kindergartener has been provided on the right hand side.
Lesson 5
Literacy Tip of the day: Monarch butterflies hold immense joy for children of all age groups and even adults. You would want to secure an insect lore kit for butterflies from https://www.insectlore.com/products/live-butterfly-garden-shipped-with-live-caterpillars-nowand help your children grow butterflies in your home and realize them once they are adult and grown.
Book of the day: Monarch Butterfly by Edena Eckart
You can get this book from:
https://www.google.com/search?q=monarch+butterfly+by+edana+eckart&sxsrf
Theme of the book: The book details the life cycle of a Monarch Butterfly with colorful illustrations. The illustrations and diagrams are well labeled.
Lesson Plan: Start by telling the child difference between fiction (story) and nonfiction (facts). Connect the lesson to butterflies in general and then to monarch butterflies in general. Plan a reading goal with the child according to the need of the child -the parent reads, read with the support of the parent, read independently.
Reading and Writing Connections: The child can be encouraged to draw how a Monarch butterfly looks and label the different parts.
Example of a kindergartener has been provided on the right hand side.
Lesson Plan 6
Literacy Tip of the day: An award-winning children’s book. Help your child observe circular patterns in nature (in real life or on YouTube – land snail, octopus, bull snake), especially circling in to cuddle up and then circling out to stretch out. Then help them draw the same paper.
Book of the day: Swirl by Swirl by Joyce Sidman
You can get the book from here:
https://www.amazon.com/Swirl-Spirals-Nature-Joyce-Sidman/dp/054731583X
Theme of the book: The book focuses on circular shapes in nature.
Lesson Plan: Begin the lesson by telling the child the difference between Fiction (Story) and Non-Fiction (Telling Facts).
Reading and Writing Connection: Drop a small stone in a puddle, pond of water and notice how the water ripples. Ask the child to select a picture of an animal he/she likes from the book and draw and talk about. Parents can also draw with the child.
Example of a giant swallowtail butterfly drawn by a kindergartener on the right hand side.