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Giraffes Can鈥檛 Dance
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In this book with illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees, Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but gets discouraged by his clumsiness and the teasing of other animals. After encouraging words from a friend, Gerald discovers that not only can he dance, he can dance in ways that truly amaze everyone! Read <i>Giraffes Can't Dance</i> with your 5-year-old to help build important pre-reading skills like oral language, phonological awareness and letter knowledge.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-225bddb44e class=cmp-text>
In this book with illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees, Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but gets discouraged by his clumsiness and the teasing of other animals. After encouraging words from a friend, Gerald discovers that not only can he dance, he can dance in ways that truly amaze everyone! Read Giraffes Can't Dance with your 5-year-old to help build important pre-reading skills like oral language, phonological awareness and letter knowledge.
Before, During and After Reading
<b>Oral Language</b></p>\r\n<p><b>Talk about the illustrations on the cover and inside cover;</b> ask your child to describe what she sees. Put on some music and dance with your child! </p>\r\n"}} id=text-392ff4c094 class=cmp-text>
Oral Language
Talk about the illustrations on the cover and inside cover; ask your child to describe what she sees. Put on some music and dance with your child!听听
<b>Oral Language</b></p>\r\n<p><b>Find the hidden animals.</b> As you read, point out that there are many animals and little creatures that are drawn in a way that they are almost hidden. Ask your child to search for the animals that may not be easily noticed. See how many you can find together. Tell your child the names if she doesn鈥檛 know them.</p>\r\n<p><b>Phonological Awareness</b></p>\r\n<p><b>As you read, point out that the last words of every other sentence rhyme and explain that they sound alike.</b> For example, when Gerald is approaching the dance floor: </p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">鈥淕erald swallowed bravely as he walked toward the <b>floor</b>. But the lions saw him coming, and they soon began to<b> roar</b>.鈥 </p>\r\n<p>Emphasize<b> </b>鈥渇loor鈥 and 鈥渞oar鈥 after reading the sentence by saying the words together as a pair: "floor/roar." Explain that words that sound the same at the end are words that rhyme. With your child, come up with a few more words that rhyme with floor and roar. Examples include: 鈥渄oor,鈥 鈥渕ore鈥 and 鈥渂oar.鈥</p>\r\n"}} id=text-cf41b65656 class=cmp-text>
Oral Language
Find the hidden animals. As you read, point out that there are many animals and little creatures that are drawn in a way that they are almost hidden. Ask your child to search for the animals that may not be easily noticed. See how many you can find together. Tell your child the names if she doesn鈥檛 know them.
Phonological Awareness
As you read, point out that the last words of every other sentence rhyme and explain that they sound alike. For example, when Gerald is approaching the dance floor:
鈥淕erald swallowed bravely as he walked toward the floor. But the lions saw him coming, and they soon began to roar.鈥
Emphasize听鈥渇loor鈥 and 鈥渞oar鈥 after reading the sentence by saying the words together as a pair: "floor/roar." Explain that words that sound the same at the end are words that rhyme. With your child, come up with a few more words that rhyme with floor and roar. Examples include: 鈥渄oor,鈥 鈥渕ore鈥澨齛nd 鈥渂oar.鈥
<b>Oral Language</b></p>\r\n<p>Talk about the outcome of the story and how Gerald learns to embrace his unique, impressive moves. Gerald accepts himself and is encouraging to the other animals (the ones who originally made fun of him), much like his friend who provided the support he needed when he was very sad. Talk with your child about experiences that are like those in the story and about times that a friend, family member or teacher provided support that was kind and helpful.</p>\r\n<p><b>Letter Knowledge</b></p>\r\n<p>Gerald the giraffe鈥檚 name begins with the letter G. Help your child come up with names for the other animals based on the first letter of what they鈥檙e called such as, Marla the monkey, Felipe the frog, Henry the hippo, etc.</p>\r\n<p>Explore other <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/reading-brightstart/recommended-books/5-year-olds.html\">recommended children's books</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/reading-brightstart/at-home-activities/5-year-olds.html\">reading activities for 5-year-olds</a>, or take the Reading BrightStart! <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/reading-brightstart/reading-screener.html\">Preschool Reading Screener.</a> The screener can help you determine if your child is on the path to reading readiness and provides a free plan for moving forward.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-9735f497e6 class=cmp-text>
Oral Language
Talk about the outcome of the story and how Gerald learns to embrace his unique, impressive moves. Gerald accepts himself and is encouraging to the other animals (the ones who originally made fun of him), much like his friend who provided the support he needed when he was very sad. Talk with your child about experiences that are like those in the story and about times that a friend, family member or teacher provided support that was kind and helpful.
Letter Knowledge
Gerald the giraffe鈥檚 name begins with the letter G. Help your child come up with names for the other animals based on the first letter of what they鈥檙e called such as, Marla the monkey, Felipe the frog, Henry the hippo, etc.
Explore other recommended children's books and reading activities for 5-year-olds, or take the Reading BrightStart! Preschool Reading Screener. The screener can help you determine if your child is on the path to reading readiness and provides a free plan for moving forward.