Chrysanthemum - Beyond the Book Resources
Kevin Henkes has been one of my favorite children's authors for a very long time. So much so, that I've practically memorized many of his books. For a very brief time, I was a storyteller and this was my very favorite story to share with kids.
Themes : Love Yourself Kindness Overcoming Obstacles
Awards & Accolades: ALA Notable Book School Library Journal Book of the Year
Teachable Moments:
This story offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page. Here's a small sample:
Rich Vocabulary
Name Recognition
Character Growth & Change Over Time
Order of Events /Plot
The Power of Repeated Words and Phrases
" Your name is absolutely perfect" "Chrysanthemum
loved her name"Problems & Solutions
The Story Behind a Person's Name
Examples Shown with Images are for Reference Only - Not Part of the Download
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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