They aren’t afraid of reading the same book over and and over again.

One thing I’ve noticed is that some parents feel pressure to choose a book that is new to the classroom, but I’ll let you in on a little secret that you’ve probably noticed in your own home – children love repetition. It’s such a fun experience to read aloud to a classroom of children and I’m always delighted to suggest a few great picture books to use as kindergarten read alouds or up through first, second and even third grade. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.I frequently get notes from parents who have volunteered to read a couple of picture books to their child’s classroom and they have no idea what books to choose. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. *Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. Have each child come up with their own silly, made up sound to have the volunteers say out loud. Make a blueberry pizza head mask (template at )Ĭreate your own book with either all pictures or no pictures at all. If you wrote a book, what would you have it say?

What silly word did you think was the funniest?ĭid you enjoy reading a book without pictures? Why or why not? Have you ever made up your own words with your friends or family?ĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: What do you think this book will be about?ĭo you think a book can be fun without pictures? Vocabulary: ridiculous-silly, childish, funny preposterous-ridiculous (silly, childish, funny) As you read through the book, have them draw their own pictures to match the words. Highly recommended viewing to help you read this book aloud: at you can see the author read this book to a roomful of children!īefore reading, have the students fold a blank piece of paper into four parts. Įven if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY.Ĭleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, The Book with No Pictures is one that kids will beg to hear again and again. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud.

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The book with no pictures read aloud