Preschoolers visiting the library this week made connections to each other and the books we love.
The point of departure for our activities today was our observation that all books have similarities (titles, pages, pictures) and differences (sizes and colors). In a parallel fashion, people also contain similarities and differences. We noticed this as we read our first book, Patti Stren’s charming story, Hug Me, about a porcupine who years for a hug. After unsatisftying years of hugging inanimate objects (telephone poles, traffic lights…oy vey), Elliot sets out to the woods only to meet another lonely porcupine, the homely Thelma Claypits. The two realize that although they are different in their experiences as porcupines, they both need a hug and can give each other comfort. Next, we shared We Are All Alike…We Are All Different, a book written and illustrated by the Cheltenham Elementary School Kindergarten. Lastly, we played a game where students responded to a variety of questions (Who likes chocolate ice cream? Who isn’t wearing socks today? Who has a library book at home to return next time?).
And on that note, please check the back of your library books to see when they are due! Thanks!
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