Printable for The Earth Loves Me

After reading the book, children can draw or write their favorite thing about the Earth which the teacher can use for further discussion.

Chicharo! Educational Information Activity for Teachers

Chicharo! Introduces young children to the “CH” consonant digraph for the purpose of teaching phonemic awareness.  It encourages them to practice the sound in a fun way, while at the same time introducing a few words in Spanish. The book could also serve as an introduction to the art of opera with the pre-reading activity below.

Suggested pre-reading activity for teachers:

Have students listen to “Largo al Factotum” from The Barber of Seville, by Gioachino Rossini, before reading the book aloud to them, to help them understand the rhythm and appreciate the playfulness of the book.

Even Before You Were Born  Activity for Teachers or Parents

Teachers or parents/caregivers can prompt children to discuss what favorite activities they remember doing with their parents/caregivers and possibly activities they would like to do with their future children.

Printable for I Am Me!

After reading the book, children can draw a self portrait, and the teacher can highlight the characteristics we all share.