Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand a story about Daniel Tiger.
Materials and Prep
- A book about Daniel Tiger
- A quiet reading area
Activities
- Introduce the book: Show the cover of the book to the student and ask them what they think the story might be about.
- Read the story: Read the book aloud to the student, pointing at the words as you go along. Encourage the student to follow along with their finger.
- Discuss the story: After reading, ask the student questions about the story. For example, "What happened at the beginning of the story?" or "How did Daniel Tiger feel in the middle of the story?"
- Retell the story: Have the student retell the story in their own words. Encourage them to use the pictures in the book to help them remember.
- Practice reading: Choose a few sentences from the book and write them on separate index cards. Mix up the cards and have the student put them in the correct order to recreate the story.
Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "Daniel Tiger is a character from a TV show who goes on fun adventures."
- "When we read a book, we can learn about different characters and what happens to them."
- "Reading helps us improve our vocabulary and understanding of words."
- "We can use the pictures in the book to help us understand the story better."
- "Retelling a story means telling it again in our own words."
- "Practicing reading helps us become better readers."