Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the main characters, setting, and events in the Heartwood Hotel book and engage in creative reading activities related to the story.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Heartwood Hotel book

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the characters and setting of the Heartwood Hotel book.

Activities

• Character Exploration: Discuss the main characters in the Heartwood Hotel book and their traits. Encourage the student to draw or describe their favorite character.

• Setting Scavenger Hunt: Create a simple scavenger hunt around the house, where the student finds objects that relate to the setting of Heartwood Hotel.

• Story Retelling: Have the student retell the main events of the story using their own words. Encourage creativity and imagination.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "In the Heartwood Hotel book, there are animals like Mona the mouse and Tilly the squirrel. What animals do you like?"
• "The story takes place in a cozy hotel in the forest. Can you imagine what the hotel might look like? What would you like to do there?"
• "What are some exciting things that happen in the Heartwood Hotel book? Can you tell me a story about an adventure you would like to go on?"