To The Beach!

   

      Cite
            Ashman, L. (2005). To the beach!. Boston: Harcourt Children's Books






     ISBN
           978-0152164904






   Abstract
            Father, mother and five little kids are heading to the beach! However, right after they set off, they realize that they have left the dog at home! Hit the brakes! Reverses the Car! Then forgets their umbrella, Ducky pail, and a giant boat! After they get all their belongs their ready to go, it begins to rain. They all head back to the house and finally the sun comes out. Overall the family has a wonderful time playing in their backyard with the sun shining down on them.






   Illustration
           This book has a predictable pattern that encourages children to be easily engaged with. In addition, the rhyming text can be easily followed by children, too.


        The use of water, colour, and paint powerfully demonstrates the hilarious story. It highlights the ongoing fun their family has and what other activities they encountered during their trip.








Provocation
        Ask children to bring some pictures from home that they took from holidays.






Presentation

1: Basket story telling:  have small toys hidden in the basket, small toys will include: dog, umbrella, ducky pail, a boat. Teachers can tell the story and take the toys out when they decide to read the story.

2: Reading the story: Read the story out loud, but at the same time make sure the illustrations are displayed. Chunk the book in certain areas that you wish to ask questions. For example, teachers can ask the children what is going to happen next? Be aware of the tone and sound as well.

3: Audience participation: While reading the story, ask children to play the characters in the story. The characters can be : The father, the mother, five children, and the dog Fido.

  extension

1: Journal imagination: Take the children on an imagination journey; teachers can bring materials that represent different places. For example, palm trees can represent Hawaii, Eiffel tower can represent Paris etc.

2: Scavenger hunt: Teacher can put all the materials that show up in the book all around the center, and then she/he can ask children to find them. Materials could be a toy dog, umbrella, boats, etc.

3: Sunshine day: Introduce songs about holidays/vacations; such as Hawaiian music. While listening to the music, children can dress up in their swimming suits and dance.