Additional Classroom Connections This storytime can be expanded to continue children’s exploration of people and places.
Social & Emotional All About Me Tree Help children focus on who they are and what they like by creating an “All About Me Tree.” Draw a tree trunk outline and give each child a copy. Children can write their names on the trunk. Then invite them to draw or cut out pictures of 4 or 5 things that tell about them. Tape or glue these to the tree as the leaves. You may suggest topics such as your favorite animal, your favorite food, or what you want to be when you grow up. Have children share their trees.
Music & Movement Musical Trip Invite children to sing this song about going on a trip. Decide on new verses together. They can be silly or tell about real places. Little Trip (to the tune of “We’re Going on a Lion Hunt”) Going on a little trip, little trip, little trip Going on a little trip. We’re leaving right away. Going to the (name of destination), (name of destination), (name of destination) Going to the (name of destination). What will we see? We might see a (name of something), (name of something), (name of something). We might see a (name of something). I wish we could stay all day! Language & Literacy Build Narrative Skills As children tell and retell stories in a sequence, they are developing their narrative skills. In all the stories in this theme, the animal characters go out, have an adventure, and return home. After children retell This Way, Ruby! with the character cards, encourage them to create a story about an adventure when they leave their homes. Start by telling your own story. • First, I started driving to the zoo. Suddenly, I heard a loud noise. I stopped my car. • Then I got out and saw that one tire was flat. • So I took my tools and the spare, or extra, tire from the trunk. I used the tools to remove the flat tire and put on the spare. Finally, my car was ready and I was on my way to the zoo. The end.
Classroom Interactions
Giving Feedback Help guide children to success by offering helpful feedback and scaffolds on a regular basis. • Break down information into smaller chunks when children are having a hard time understanding a concept, answering a question, or completing an activity. • Try new ways to help children understand rather than give up. Ask follow-up questions to ensure that children are grasping new concepts. • Guide children to explain their thinking and provide additional information if a child seems to need it or can grow from it. • Offer recognition when children are moving forward on the right path.
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