“Say Hello” Experience
“Say Hello”
by Rachel Isadora
Potential “Experience” Themes: language and diversity, comprehension/comparison of meaning, food exploration and common experiences (connections to literacy).
Visual/Art: collage, texturing, and fine motor development
Health/Safety: interactions with familiar adults, navigating new environments (strangers vs. familiar adults)
Before Reading Aloud: This book has MANY different languages and character “voices”. Be sure to practice pronouncing the languages correctly and plan ahead for the themes you plan to highlight throughout the book.
Sample Read Aloud:
Song Pairing Examples:
Good Morning Songs (with Dr. Jean)
“Tuwe Tuwe” by Sweet Honey in the Rock
The World is a Rainbow” by Greg and Steve
”Frere Jacques”/“Are You Sleeping”/ “Estas Durmiendo” - Coming soon!
“My Neighborhood” by Patty Shukla
“Goodmorning” by Sweet Tunes
”Hello friend! How are you?/”¡Hola amigo!¿Cómo Estás?” ( +Where is Thumbkin)- Coming soon!
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” by Mr. Rogers
Community Health & Safety/COVID enrichment songs:
“Space Bubble Boogie” By Sweet Tunes
“The Germy Song” by Sweet Tunes
”Stranger Danger” by Patty Shukla
Multi-Sensory Activity Examples:
