Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore different picture books and express your thoughts and feelings about them.

Materials and Prep

• Several picture books
• Comfortable reading area
• Enthusiasm for reading!

Activities

• Book Exploration: Look through different picture books and choose one that catches your eye. Spend some time examining the illustrations.
• Storytelling Time: Pick a picture book and create your own story based on the pictures. Use your imagination to tell a unique tale!
• Draw Your Favorite Scene: After reading a picture book, draw your favorite scene from the story. Feel free to add your own creative twist!

Talking Points

• "What do you see in this picture book? Can you tell me about the characters or the setting?"
• "How does this picture make you feel? Do the colors and shapes remind you of anything special?"
• "What do you think will happen next in the story? Use your imagination to continue the adventure!"
• "Why do you like this picture book? Is there a particular illustration that you find interesting or funny?"
• "Let's create our own story together! What characters should we include, and where should the story take place?"