Yippee! Today is the big day! Your child will read his first Half-Pint Book!
Forest Fun – Lesson 28
“I can read A Bat.”
Objectives: To read the story, A Bat. (RF.K.4)
Materials: A Bat (Set 1, Book1)
Procedures: Tell your child you are so proud of how hard he has been working on the letters, sounds and sight words and now he is ready to read his first book! Point out the different parts of the book, such as the title, author, etc. Ask questions such as…Where does this story take place? What do you think this story is about? Why do you think the boy is wearing binoculars? Turn to the inside front cover to read and discuss the vocabulary words. Then have your child read the book. Remember to ask questions about the illustrations, talk about the setting, characters, and plot, make predictions, point out details in the text, and so on.
Conclusion: After reading the story, go over the comprehension questions at the end of the book and ask your child to retell the story. Then celebrate his success with a high five and a fun nature walk! For further practice, download the FREE printable activity sheet for this book from our website.