![]() If you try to define all the words, your child may not be able to follow the story line. Introduce just two to three new words each time you read the story. Invite your child to act out some of the vocabulary words.įor example, after you talk about the definition of the word scurried, ask your child to show you what it looks like to scurry. Place the definitions on the pages where the words appear as a reminder for you to talk about the new words. ![]() A great story to help kids feel more comfortable with thunder and lightning. Talk about the main characters of the book (the little girl and her Grandma).ĭefine new vocabulary. Since this book is so vocabulary-rich, you may want to write simple definitions on small post-it notes. The narrator, a little girl, is frightened when the storm comes, but her Grandma helps her overcome her fears. ![]() How does Grandma know that the little girl is hiding under the bed? What did Grandma do to make the little girl feel better? Take time to talk about the details of the elaborate illustrations as you move through the book. You might ask questions that require your child to use the illustrations as clues.įor example: Look at the picture and tell me how Grandma knows that a storm is coming. ![]()
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