Leo the Late Bloomer
Book by Robert Kraus, illustrated by Jose Aruego
Grade Level: Pre-K-2
Book by Robert Kraus, illustrated by Jose Aruego
Grade Level: Pre-K-2
I selected this book because it is one of so many favorite books that I read to my students every year. The book is about a tiger named Leo. Leo is behind his friends in eating neatly, reading, drawing, writing and speaking. Leo’s father is concerned and Leo’s mother explains to him that Leo is simply a late bloomer. Far along, in his own time, Leo “blooms” pleasing his impatient father and patient mother as well as himself.
The book is a good resource to help students understand that not everyone learns and matures at the same time. The book may well be used to study family relationships, to learn about growing up and to understand the importance of self-esteem. It may also be used to encourage children to describe their family members. A few of the questions to ask are as follow; What kinds of things would you like your parents and siblings to say when you learn something new? How would you like to celebrate a new skill or ability? What things do your family members do that you are most proud of?
Ms. C.
1 comment:
With this reading selection it reminds us as teachers to be persistent with our particular low students. It reminds us that we are here to leave no child behind. Every year as teachers we get a select few that are below grade level, but we must encourage the students and differentiate instruction accordingly to reach all students. We must approach students with all learning styles, whether they learn best through visuals, audio, kinestetic, etc. - Thank you for your post Ms. C - Comments From Mr. Del Toro 14-May-2012 8:20am
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