Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to engage with a book by listening to a story and answering simple questions about the story.

Materials and Prep

• A children's book of the toddler's choice
• A comfortable reading area

Activities

• Introduce the book to the toddler, showing them the cover and asking them to guess what the story might be about.
• Read the story aloud to the toddler, using expressive voices and gestures to make it engaging.
• Pause occasionally during the reading to ask the toddler simple questions about the story, such as "What color is the main character's hat?" or "Who is the main character's friend?"
• Encourage the toddler to participate by answering the questions and discussing their thoughts and feelings about the story.
• After finishing the book, ask the toddler to retell the story in their own words, using the pictures as prompts.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to read a fun book together!"
• "Look at the cover of the book. What do you think the story will be about?"
• "Let's sit down together in our cozy reading area."
• "I'm going to read the story to you. Listen carefully!"
• "What do you think will happen next in the story?"
• "Can you tell me the color of the main character's hat?"
• "Who is the main character's friend?"
• "What was your favorite part of the story? Why did you like it?"
• "Now it's your turn to tell me the story. Use the pictures to help you remember."