Additional Ideas Theme 7
Moving from here to there
Use these ideas to enhance the “Beep! Beep! Vroom!” Storytime Plan.
Young children are naturally curious about almost everything— especially things that go fast. They are also curious about the way grown-ups use the letters of the alphabet to write words. The books in this storytime have an inventive approach to sounds and letters, and they connect to the theme of transportation.
At a Glance
Getting Started Creating a Positive Environment
• Vocabulary: Vehicle Words • Comprehension: Story Sequence • Alphabet Knowledge: Uppercase & Lowercase Letters • Social & Emotional: Curiosity • Curriculum Link: Transportation
The books in this theme spark children’s interest in transportation and getting around. Fill your storytime space with photographs of vehicles cut from magazines, books about vehicles, and toy vehicles. Make them available for discussion and role-play. Engaging Families The Cozy Corner Family Time page provides grown-ups with an opportunity to model the joy of reading, writing, drawing, and talking. Send home a copy of the Theme 7 Family Time page so that each child can create a transportation book with his or her family. Meeting Individual Needs Use the additional curriculum connections and center activities in this guide to customize learning experiences for children who need additional motivation, challenge, or support. See the “Beep! Beep! Vroom!” Storytime Plan for specific support for English learners.
Resources
• • Big Book: Alphabet Rescue by Audrey Wood • • Read-Aloud: The Wheels on the Race Car by Alexander Zane • • Read-Aloud: Duck on a Bike by David Shannon • • Storytime Plan: Beep! Beep! Vroom! • • Music: Caribbean Playground • • Character Cards: Duck & Friends • • Poster: Beep! Beep! Vroom!
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