The story we read was: BARNYARD BANTER by Denise Fleming.
I went to the library and checked out this book. The boys enjoyed reading it and making all of the funny noises that accompany each animal.
In the story, there is a goose on each page. It is chasing something. At the beginning of the story you see it trying to catch a butterfly. I asked my boys:
"What is the goose trying to catch?" "What will the goose do once it catches that butterfly?"
"What do you think the word BANTER means?"
"Pick an animal from the story and make the sound. We will all pick a different one and then at once we will make the sound...to create a banter!"
Tying into the lesson, we started talking about the letter Bb. We did some letter Bb songs and handwriting skills.
(to the tune of Wheels on the Bus)
The letter of the week is Bb, Bb, Bb
Bb, Bb, Bb
Bb, Bb, Bb
The letter of the week is Bb, Bb, Bb
What begins with Bb?
Have your child come up with words that start with Bb. For my 3 year old, I have to give a few examples and then I keep making the Bb sound so he can think of the words.
I have books from teaching Kindergarten that the kids use to do the writing skills, but there are numerous sites online that allow you to print your own.
The site above is one of my favorite 'go-to' sites for any type of learning tools with the preschool age, especially. Check out the site!
Disclaimer....The kids are using a pen because they grabbed them and begged to use them. I prefer that they use the over-sized pencils. You can buy those anywhere. I just bought more at Target. They came in a pack of 4 with a sharpener for about 3.00 or so.
Noah is a little young, but has fun with trying to write his letters.
Any activity I do with Liam, I do with Noah. Noah may be a little young, but watching his big brother really helps him. It also makes him feel like such a big boy!
It is hard to really time out activities with the boys. They may be will to sit and learn for 15 minutes or an hour. It all depends. Noah has a shorter attention-span (being younger) than Liam.
The best advice I can give to ANY parent that is trying to create a literacy-enriched home environment is... utilize your public library! We have the most amazing children's librarian where we live.
Also- you truly can incorporate a book into every part of your day!
Examples:
When we were heading to the Smokey Mountains for vacation last year, our librarian found 15+ books about the mountains, bears, hiking, etc.
FUN activities like: Making muffins with your child after you read If You Give A Moose A Muffin.
Popping popcorn after reading If You Take a Mouse To The Movie.
Before a bike ride you can read Curious George Rides a Bike.
The ideas are ENDLESS!
Now this does require some planning ahead. Think about the week you want to have and then make a list of the things you will be doing. It can be anything from making PB&J for lunch to going to a doctors appointment. Recently, Liam went to the dentist for the first time. I had purchased a "my first time at the dentist" book and he took it with him. He had the hygienist and the dentist sign and date the inside cover.
My goal for this project on my blog is to open your eyes to literacy and give you ideas GALORE on ways to add books into your everyday life!
Join my fun and let me know along the way if you have questions.
Also share with me the literacy activities you do with your little one(s).
What happens after a day of activites and reading.....
A 'ready for rest' child. (not always...this was a rare occassion!)
If you need any ideas...please let me know!
Blessings!
Abby
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