Leo the Late Bloomer is written by Robert Kraus and illustrated by Jose Aruego. This is a great book for prek-1st grade. The main character is Leo who is behind in reading, writing, drawing, eating neatly and speaking. Leo’s father becomes concerned, but Leo’s mother knows that Leo is simply a late bloomer. Sure enough in Leos own time; he blossoms and is able to do what his friends can do.
The theme for my lesson would be family relationships, growing up, and Self-Esteem. When reading the book, I would stop and ask questions such as how do they think Leo felt about not being able to do the things his friends could do? Questioning them will create discussion about skills they would like to master. Students will create a list of the skills and abilities they are most proud of. They can create illustrations to go with their chart. This book will be great to show that it is ok that not everyone is at the same level, especially in prek- kinder, where students are still developing. They need to realize that they too have strengths and with practice and time they will be able develop more skills.
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(Feedback from fc)
Mrs. V & Mrs. C,
I love your ideas for Leo the late Bloomer! I agree that this book could help build students’ self-esteem. Yes, students are not all at the same level and each have their own strengths. This is a great example for my students to view life as a continuous learning experience. Whether you are in TAG or not, there is always room for GROWTH!!
I love this book and your ideas. I think it's especially helpful in the lower grades where he have a variety of levels in reading. Kids of course notice the differences and they need to know we are not all the same and we don't all learn at the same rate. Our blomming time is diffrent and books like this allow for children to accept and be respectful of these differences.
L.Covarrubias (1A)
I love this book and your ideas for Leo the Late Bloomer. This book can help build childrens self esteem. Children realize at an ealry age the stengths and weakness that are among each other in the classroom. I agree with Ms. Covarrubias that are blooming time is differnt and children should accept and be respectful of these differencs.
TAH
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