Akadeli’s Lucky Day
by Simon Ipoo
Illustrated by Rob Owen
Before Talking
Talk with your child before they can talk or even understand the words. Point at, name, and describe things you see, such as shapes, colors, comparisons, and quantities. As your child begins to understand words, ask about a thing and have your child point at it. For example, “Where is the ball?” If your child can’t find the thing, point to it for them.
Early Talking
As your child begins to understand and say words, mix in simple questions. Freely help with answers as needed. If you point and say “Is this red?” and they don’t know, supply the answer. If you say “Count the blocks.” and your child does not know how, point and count the blocks with them “one, two, three.”
Math Themes and Words
This story has counting to 12, colors, and shapes. Practice words: one, two, to twelve, estimate, take away, color names, shortest, tallest, similar, and different.
Read, Talk, and Have Fun!
The supplied questions and comments are just the beginning.
For the 1st reading, read the red questions and comments.
For the 2nd reading, read the blue questions and comments.
For the 3rd reading, read the green questions and comments.
After that, follow your child’s interests and let your discussions go in fun directions.
One day Akadeli, Lucy, Acharait, and Mary went to pick wild fruit.
They held hands to cross the big river.
- Count the girls together.
- Describe the patterns you see in their clothing. Do you like to wear solids, patterns, or both?
- Friends sometimes hold hands to keep each other company or show they are friends. Why are these girls holding hands?
