Welcome to our latest post in the Early Excellence Project blog series, where we dive into fun, engaging, and educational activities for our young readers. Today, we're exploring the beautiful book "I Am Enough" by Grace Byers. This book is not just a story; it's a powerful message of self-love, acceptance, and respect that resonates with both children and adults. Let's make reading this book an interactive and enriching experience for your little ones with no-prep, easy activities.
Questions to Ask After Reading
After you've read "I Am Enough" with your child, it's great to talk about the story to help them understand and connect with the book on a deeper level. Here are some simple questions you can ask:
What does 'I am enough' mean to you?
How did the book make you feel?
Can you remember a time when you felt like the girl in the story?
What is one way you can show kindness to others?
Why is it important to love ourselves just as we are?
These questions encourage your child to think critically about the book's themes and how they apply to their own lives, promoting empathy and self-esteem.
Sight Word Activity
Sight words are common words that young readers should learn to recognize on sight. "I Am Enough" is filled with simple, repetitive sight words that are perfect for practice. Here are a few to look for: I, am, we,
can, love, and are.
As you read, point these words out and encourage your child to spot them throughout the book. This activity helps with word recognition, a key component of the science of reading, which emphasizes the importance of understanding and recognizing words quickly and accurately for reading fluency.
Drawing Activity: Connect with the Book in a Creative Way
Let's get creative and connect with "I Am Enough" through art. This drawing activity requires no prep and uses materials you likely have at home.
Materials Needed:
Paper
Crayons, markers, or pencils
Activity Instructions:
Self-Portrait: After reading the book, ask your child to draw a self-portrait. Encourage them to think about what makes them unique and special, just like the girl in the story.
Favorite Scene: Have your child draw their favorite scene or message from the book. It could be a moment of kindness, friendship, or self-love.
Words of Affirmation: Around the drawing, ask your child to write or dictate words that describe them positively, such as "kind," "smart," "enough." If they're too young to write, you can write these words for them.
This activity not only reinforces the book's message but also allows children to express themselves creatively and build their self-esteem.
Wrapping Up
"I Am Enough" by Grace Byers is more than just a book; it's a lesson in self-love and acceptance. By engaging with your child through thoughtful questions, sight word hunts, and creative drawing activities, you're not only enhancing their literacy skills, but also their emotional intelligence. Remember, the goal is to make reading fun and meaningful, using simple materials and activities that bring stories to life.
Stay tuned for more literacy lessons for our little learners, and happy reading!
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