Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Beyond the Book Resources
Why do I love this book? It's just fun! It's also silly and sassy and colorful!
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom was groundbreaking when it was first published back in 1989. No one had ever seen a book like this one before then. Much of what made this book special were the bright minimalist illustrations by Caldecott Award winning illustrator Lois Ehlert. It's a fun book to read and a great way to learn or review the letters of the alphabet.
Years ago there was an audio version of this book read by none other than Ray Charles. I couldn't find it for you to purchase, but I did locate this YouTube link. enjoy!
Themes: Friendship Family
Awards: ALA Notable Children's Books Parents' Choice Award
Teachable Moments:This story offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
Letter Recognition (lowercase and uppercase)
Rich Verbs
Order of Events /Plot
The Power of Repeated Words and Phrases " Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! Will There Be Enough Room?"
Rhyme & Rhythm
Examples Shown with Images are for Reference Only - Not Part of the Download
Extend the Learning with Story-Based Play
Adding an element of play is another way to deepen your child’s understanding of concepts within and beyond a story. According to Hall (1991), young children often develop advanced literacy skills when they engage in play related to a familiar story. Many complex literacy skills develop naturally when the story and play intersect, setting the stage for your child to learn to read and write.
It’s easy. Take a great story, gather toys that align with that story, and get out of the way. Your child will do the rest. The goal is to allow the play to evolve naturally. You’ll be surprised by the amount of learning transferred and reinforced through this type of play.
Here’s Why We Love These Specific Products:
They have direct connections to the book.
They reinforce new vocabulary.
They encourage imaginative play
They make it easy to re-enact parts of the story.
They often take learning beyond the confines of the story.
Few require batteries, screens, or electricity.
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