Before Reading

• Word Work:

  • We, have, is

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

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

• Teach new words: not, for

  • Write words on an index card using a highlighter and have him or her trace over what you wrote. Then have him or her "pop it" around the whiteboard 5 times each.

• Take a picture walk.

• Ask child about things that make them dirty.

• Focus strategy: Eagle eye. Show poster (click link) and remind child that when they get stuck, look at the words to help them. Also remind child to read with their finger.

During Reading

• Read with finger

• Encourage reading strategy (look at the pictures)

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

After Reading

• Ask: What are two ways the girl got messy in the book?

• Draw a picture and write about your favorite way to get messy.

• New words: for, my

  • 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 have child read it as they point to each word

• Practice color words- match cards. Cut index cards in half. Color one half and write the color on the other half. Mix the cards up. Let child match the cards up correctly.