Sisters First - Beyond the Book Resources
If you have a sister, you will see so many familiar scenarios played out in this story (minus the squabbles). What I love best about this story is the portrayal of expectations versus reality. Things may not always be what we expected, but in the end, the reason is clear. This person was meant for you.
The prayer that's repeated is beautiful and I'm curious about its creation.
It's a beautiful portrayal of unconditional love.
Themes
Family
Expectations
Patience
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...)
Story Structure (Characters, Setting, Plot...)
Rhyme
Rhythm
Vocabulary: Concoction, Freighters, Tab Dance, Presence, Unsure...
Content shown to the left of the cover is for reference only.
The book you download will contain activities aligned with this specific title.
If you have a sister, you will see so many familiar scenarios played out in this story (minus the squabbles). What I love best about this story is the portrayal of expectations versus reality. Things may not always be what we expected, but in the end, the reason is clear. This person was meant for you.
The prayer that's repeated is beautiful and I'm curious about its creation.
It's a beautiful portrayal of unconditional love.
Themes
Family
Expectations
Patience
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...)
Story Structure (Characters, Setting, Plot...)
Rhyme
Rhythm
Vocabulary: Concoction, Freighters, Tab Dance, Presence, Unsure...
Content shown to the left of the cover is for reference only.
The book you download will contain activities aligned with this specific title.
If you have a sister, you will see so many familiar scenarios played out in this story (minus the squabbles). What I love best about this story is the portrayal of expectations versus reality. Things may not always be what we expected, but in the end, the reason is clear. This person was meant for you.
The prayer that's repeated is beautiful and I'm curious about its creation.
It's a beautiful portrayal of unconditional love.
Themes
Family
Expectations
Patience
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...)
Story Structure (Characters, Setting, Plot...)
Rhyme
Rhythm
Vocabulary: Concoction, Freighters, Tab Dance, Presence, Unsure...
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.
Here’s Why We Love These Specific Products:
They have direct connections to the book.
They reinforce new vocabulary.
They encourage imaginative play
They make it easy to re-enact parts of the story.
They often take learning beyond the confines of the story.
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