Ruby's Worry - Beyond the Book Resources
Childhood worries can be very BIG, and at and at times, difficult to handle. No matter how big or small the worries, they are all important in the life of a child.In this sweet story, Ruby carries around all her worries until she just can't handle it. That's when she discovers that she's not the only one with worries. She makes a new friend and they share their worries. After sharing, they both feel better and their worries don't seem quite as big as they were. The act of then sharing that worry with a parent, caregiver or trusted friend can help a child problem solve solutions, face that worry, and/or just acknowledge that the worry exists.
We've all been there. It's important that our children know this and know how to handle worry when it comes their way
Themes
Friendship
Helping Others
Empathy
Problem Solving
Awards
Nominee New York State Three Apples Award
Teachable Moments
This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
Character Traits - Brainstorm a list of words that could be used to describe Ruby at the beginning of the book and then at the end of the book.
Illustrations- Why are some of the images in black and white and some are in color.
Rich Verbs- lurch, freckled, skipped, patter, ducked, and witness.
Order of Events /Plot- Beginning, Middle, and End
Cause & Effect or Problem/Solution- What causes Ruby's worry and what effect did it have on her? What's Ruby's problem and what are a few possible solutions?
Personal Connection - Discuss times when you or your child have had a worry.
Content shown to the left of the cover is for reference only.
The book you download will contain activities aligned with this specific title.
Childhood worries can be very BIG, and at and at times, difficult to handle. No matter how big or small the worries, they are all important in the life of a child.In this sweet story, Ruby carries around all her worries until she just can't handle it. That's when she discovers that she's not the only one with worries. She makes a new friend and they share their worries. After sharing, they both feel better and their worries don't seem quite as big as they were. The act of then sharing that worry with a parent, caregiver or trusted friend can help a child problem solve solutions, face that worry, and/or just acknowledge that the worry exists.
We've all been there. It's important that our children know this and know how to handle worry when it comes their way
Themes
Friendship
Helping Others
Empathy
Problem Solving
Awards
Nominee New York State Three Apples Award
Teachable Moments
This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
Character Traits - Brainstorm a list of words that could be used to describe Ruby at the beginning of the book and then at the end of the book.
Illustrations- Why are some of the images in black and white and some are in color.
Rich Verbs- lurch, freckled, skipped, patter, ducked, and witness.
Order of Events /Plot- Beginning, Middle, and End
Cause & Effect or Problem/Solution- What causes Ruby's worry and what effect did it have on her? What's Ruby's problem and what are a few possible solutions?
Personal Connection - Discuss times when you or your child have had a worry.
Content shown to the left of the cover is for reference only.
The book you download will contain activities aligned with this specific title.
Childhood worries can be very BIG, and at and at times, difficult to handle. No matter how big or small the worries, they are all important in the life of a child.In this sweet story, Ruby carries around all her worries until she just can't handle it. That's when she discovers that she's not the only one with worries. She makes a new friend and they share their worries. After sharing, they both feel better and their worries don't seem quite as big as they were. The act of then sharing that worry with a parent, caregiver or trusted friend can help a child problem solve solutions, face that worry, and/or just acknowledge that the worry exists.
We've all been there. It's important that our children know this and know how to handle worry when it comes their way
Themes
Friendship
Helping Others
Empathy
Problem Solving
Awards
Nominee New York State Three Apples Award
Teachable Moments
This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
Character Traits - Brainstorm a list of words that could be used to describe Ruby at the beginning of the book and then at the end of the book.
Illustrations- Why are some of the images in black and white and some are in color.
Rich Verbs- lurch, freckled, skipped, patter, ducked, and witness.
Order of Events /Plot- Beginning, Middle, and End
Cause & Effect or Problem/Solution- What causes Ruby's worry and what effect did it have on her? What's Ruby's problem and what are a few possible solutions?
Personal Connection - Discuss times when you or your child have had a worry.
Content shown to the left of the cover is for reference only.
The book you download will contain activities aligned with this specific title.
Extend the Learning with Story-Based Play
Adding an element of play is another way to deepen your child’s understanding of concepts within and beyond a story. According to Hall (1991), young children often develop advanced literacy skills when they engage in play related to a familiar story. Many complex literacy skills develop naturally when the story and play intersect, setting the stage for your child to learn to read and write.
It’s easy. Take a great story, gather toys that align with that story, and get out of the way. Your child will do the rest. The goal is to allow the play to evolve naturally. You’ll be surprised by the amount of learning transferred and reinforced through this type of play.
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