Before Reading

• Word Work:

  • a, I, you

  • Write words on a whiteboard, "popping" around the board 5 times correct each word

  • OR Write words using finger in sand, salt, flour, etc.

  • Pull out alphabet chart and find the b. Go over b sound. Write 3-5 words that start with b

• Take a picture walk through the book

• Find the word "build" in book and put finger on it.

• Ask about a time when child has played with blocks, talk about that experience

• Focus strategy: Eagle eye. Show poster (click link) and remind them that when he or she gets stuck, look at the picture to help them. Also remind child to read with their finger.

During Reading

• Read with finger

• Encourage reading strategy (look at picture)

• Support and encourage words that are read correctly with verbal praise

After Reading

• Ask- What are 3 things the girl in the story made with the blocks?

• Ask- What would you like to make with blocks? Draw a picture and write what you would make below the picture.

• New words: the, and

  • Write the words on the white board

  • Have child make the words with magnet letters

  • Take one of the letters away, ask them what is missing

  • Mix up the letters and have them put it back together

  • Have child dictate a sentence as you write it, then he or she reads it, pointing at each word

• You can also print out the coloring book below and he or she can practice with it.