Other great books by Jane Yolen:
Nocturne
Piggins
Dimity Duck |
Waking Dragons By Jane Yolen
Questions To Ask
Ask about your child's daily routine after waking up, do they do the same things the dragons do?
Ask about how the book rhymes do children know any other words that rhyme?
Ask children if they know what complex words like, bumble, tumble, and scamper mean, can they guess using the pictures?
Things To Do
Act out the actions in the book together, not only is it fun it also supports Physical Literacy!
Dress up with props, and building with blocks, blankets and pillows
Make a special Dragon snack, children can help plan the menu, make decisions, and talk about their plans
Add some print by writing out place cards and menu, invite friends over to enjoy the story, the activity and the snack! |