The Day the Sun Went Away
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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 7, comparing, and shapes. Practice words: numbers to 7, how many, same, less, more, one more, one less, too, too many, round, sphere, ball, cylinder, warm, warmer, cool, and cooler.
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.
Mother Sun decided to visit her sister, the moon. Sister Moon lives on the other side of the sky. “I will be back soon,” said Sun to the clouds.
- What will change for the clouds and the mountains when the Sun goes away?
- Have you ever imagined faces on the clouds and mountains?
- There are five things in the sky. When the sun goes away, how many will be left? What is one less than five?
