This
book is perfect for helping children recognize their names and create
friendships. You will need a photograph of each child, construction paper, book
rings, and markers. Glue each child’s photo on a page. Write “Hello, (child’s
name).” at the top of the page. Punch holes in the pages and put them together
with book rings. (If you bind the book on the bottom it will be easy to turn the pages as you hold it in your lap.) Use the book in the following ways:
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Circle or Group Time: Start your day by reading the book together and saying
hello to each other.
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Questions: Use the book when you want to ask the class questions. Randomly turn
to a page and call on that child to answer the question. This will allow
“thinking time” and discourage children from shouting out the answer.
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Transitions: Use this book to dismiss children for learning centers, to line
up, and other transitions. Flip through the book and hold up different
pictures. As the children see their photo, they may be dismissed, line up, and
so on.
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Sing and read this book to the tune of “Good Night, Ladies.”
Hello,
(child’s name).
Hello,
(child’s name).
Hello,
(child’s name).
How
are you today?
Kiss
Your Brain
Make
a similar book with the caption, “Kiss your brain child’s name.”
Got
Milk?
Let
children paint a white mustache on their photo and add the caption, “Got milk, child’s
name?”