Picture Book Pals
Picture-based reading sessions that encourage visual literacy and imaginative thinking.
Description : Using picture books as a gateway to literature, students explore vivid illustrations and simple narratives, encouraging both visual literacy and imaginative thinking in an engaging group setting.
Category : English
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Welcome to Picture Book Pals
Section 1: Exploring Picture Books
- Lesson 1: Discovering Illustrations
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Discovering Illustrations
- Lesson 2: Understanding the Title
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Understanding the Title
Section 2: Getting to Know the Story
- Lesson 1: Simple Narratives
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Simple Narratives
- Lesson 2: Story Sequence Basics
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Story Sequence Basics
Section 3: Characters in Focus
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Characters
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Recognizing Characters
- Lesson 2: Character Emotions
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Character Emotions
Section 4: The Setting World
- Lesson 1: Identifying Settings
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Identifying Settings
- Lesson 2: Observing Visual Details
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Observing Visual Details
Section 5: Emotions and Interactions
- Lesson 1: Reading Facial Expressions
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Reading Facial Expressions
- Lesson 2: Interpreting Body Language
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Interpreting Body Language
Module 2: Pictures and Words
Section 1: Exploring Colors and Shapes
- Lesson 1: Colors in Art
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Colors in Art
- Lesson 2: Basic Shapes in Pictures
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Basic Shapes in Pictures
Section 2: Listen and Look
- Lesson 1: Connecting Words to Images
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Connecting Words to Images
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Simple Rhymes
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Recognizing Simple Rhymes
Section 3: Exploring the Narrative
- Lesson 1: Following the Story
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Following the Story
- Lesson 2: Understanding Story Order
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Understanding Story Order
Section 4: Fun with Repetition
- Lesson 1: Repeating Key Phrases
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Repeating Key Phrases
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Patterns
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Recognizing Patterns
Section 5: Engaging with the Text
- Lesson 1: Word-Image Connections
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Word-Image Connections
- Lesson 2: Interactive Storytelling
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Interactive Storytelling
Module 3: Discovering Story Elements
Section 1: Characters Come Alive
- Lesson 1: Identifying Main Characters
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Identifying Main Characters
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Supporting Friends
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Recognizing Supporting Friends
Section 2: Setting the Scene
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Background
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding the Background
- Lesson 2: Describing the Environment
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Describing the Environment
Section 3: Beginning, Middle, End
- Lesson 1: Finding the Start
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Finding the Start
- Lesson 2: Discovering the Conclusion
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Discovering the Conclusion
Section 4: Exploring Conflict and Resolution
- Lesson 1: Noticing the Problem
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Noticing the Problem
- Lesson 2: Understanding Simple Solutions
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Understanding Simple Solutions
Section 5: Celebrating the Story
- Lesson 1: Story Repetition and Reflection
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Story Repetition and Reflection
- Lesson 2: Group Discussion
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Group Discussion
Module 4: Interactive Story Time
Section 1: Group Reading Fun
- Lesson 1: Listening to a Picture Book
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Listening to a Picture Book
- Lesson 2: Sharing Observations
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Sharing Observations
Section 2: Expressive Storytelling
- Lesson 1: Emoting with Voice
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Emoting with Voice
- Lesson 2: Using Gestures and Actions
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Using Gestures and Actions
Section 3: Role-Playing Characters
- Lesson 1: Acting Out the Parts
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Acting Out the Parts
- Lesson 2: Partner Role-Play
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Partner Role-Play
Section 4: Creative Expression
- Lesson 1: Drawing Characters
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Drawing Characters
- Lesson 2: Crafting Simple Props
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Crafting Simple Props
Section 5: Reflecting on the Story
- Lesson 1: Storytime Talk
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Storytime Talk
- Lesson 2: Sharing Favorite Parts
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing Favorite Parts
Module 5: Making Your Own Picture Story
Section 1: Imaginary Beginnings
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Story Ideas
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Brainstorming Story Ideas
- Lesson 2: Picture Prompts
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Picture Prompts
Section 2: Your Own Characters
- Lesson 1: Creating Fun Characters
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Creating Fun Characters
- Lesson 2: Drawing Your Character
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Drawing Your Character
Section 3: Setting Your Scene
- Lesson 1: Designing the Background
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Designing the Background
- Lesson 2: Adding Visual Details
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Adding Visual Details
Section 4: Telling Your Story
- Lesson 1: Sequencing Your Tale
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Sequencing Your Tale
- Lesson 2: Using Simple Words
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Using Simple Words
Section 5: Sharing Your Creation
- Lesson 1: Group Story Sharing
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Group Story Sharing
- Lesson 2: Celebrating Creativity
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Celebrating Creativity