Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 2-year-old student will have a basic understanding of World Read Aloud Day and engage in fun activities related to reading aloud.

Materials and Prep

• A selection of age-appropriate books
• A comfortable reading area with pillows or cushions
• A stuffed animal or puppet for storytelling
• A timer or stopwatch (optional)

Activities

• Read Aloud: Choose a favorite book and read it aloud to the student, using engaging voices and expressions. Encourage the student to listen and interact with the story.
• Storytelling with Puppet: Use the stuffed animal or puppet to tell a simple story. Make the puppet come to life and involve the student in the storytelling process.
• Act Out the Story: After reading or storytelling, encourage the student to act out parts of the story using their imagination and body movements.
• Sing and Rhyme: Introduce nursery rhymes or simple songs related to reading or books. Sing together and encourage the student to join in with the actions or gestures.
• Book Hunt: Hide a few books around the room and ask the student to find them. Celebrate each discovery and encourage the student to explore the books further.
• Reading Timer: If the student is interested, introduce a timer or stopwatch to create a sense of excitement and challenge. Set a short time limit and see how many pages or pictures the student can explore before the time is up.

Talking Points

• "Today is World Read Aloud Day! It's a special day when people all around the world read aloud to each other."
• "Reading aloud means using our voices to share stories and make them come alive."
• "When we read aloud, we can use different voices for different characters in the story."
• "Books have pictures and words that help us understand the story."
• "We can also use puppets or stuffed animals to tell stories and have fun together."
• "Let's act out parts of the story! We can pretend to be the characters and use our bodies to show what they are doing."
• "Singing songs and nursery rhymes about books and reading is another way to have fun with words and stories."
• "Now, let's go on a book hunt! Can you find any books hidden around the room? Look high and low!"
• "If you want, we can set a timer and see how much of the book we can read before it beeps. Ready, set, go!"