If you're searching for a fun read-aloud, here's one that is loved by many! Written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, The Day the Crayons Came Home is appropriate for K-2, and guided reading level M. This is a story about a boy named Duncan who lost his crayons here and there… The crayons are brought to life in creative ways and they each write to Duncan on postcards, asking him to come and find them. Although this story is aimed for children 4-8 years old, it really does get the attention of adults as well! The illustration combined with the characteristics of each crayon and their challenges, sparks imagination, and opens a whole world of wonder.
If you are reading this story to your classroom, or even if you're reading it with your own kids, you may find a variety of topics to cover with the students. You can discuss taking ownership and making good choices, you can explore types of feelings (social emotional learning), and it's also great for teaching letter writing! Some other topics may come up during the story, such as traveling and postcards, siblings, pets, food, and colours.
Click this link to find the read-aloud: https://youtu.be/Ri_WljGP7m8
Reference:
Scholastic Inc. 2021, https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/books/the-day-the-crayons-came-home-9780399172755.html
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