Preschool/KG
FromMore Than Letters,
Sally Moomaw and Brenda Hieronymus
What to have
- 6 pieces of white construction paper, 12 by 18 inches
- illustrations of children from various cultures, cut from calendars or magazines
- class picture, for the cover
- colored sentence strips, with one line of text printed on each page
- extra lamination film or clear acetate, to form pockets over the words hello and good-bye (see Helpful Hint)
- extra pieces of sentence strip, for word cards to put in the pockets
What to do
Children are fascinated with the way words look and sound in other languages. This predictable big book introduces “hello” and “good-bye” in many languages through a repeating poem.
"I make new friends the more I grow,
Did you ever wonder why
It’s much more fun to say “hello”
Than to have to say “good-bye.”"
Helpful Hint
Attach the pockets to the big book with clear packing tape after the pages have been laminated.
Why
Children will read along with the teacher. Children will quickly learn how to say "hello" and "Good-bye" in other languages. Some children will recognize the language the words are written in after several experiences. Children will enjoy reading the book to one another and inserting various word cards.
For more activities check out
More Than Letters: Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade Literacy Activities
By Sally Moomaw and Brenda Hieronymus Copyright 2001 Preschool/KG