Funny Farm - Beyond the Book Resources
Mark Teague is a prolific writer/illustrator. He has characters that pop in and out of his different titles and kids have fun locating them. His clear, crisp illustration style is pleasing to the eye and easy for young children to take in. Pair the illustrations with a hilarious storyline and you've got a hit!
Themes: Be Open to New Experiences Family Overcoming Obstacles
Teachable Moments:
This story offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page.
Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
Story Structure (Characters, Setting, Plot...)
Rich Vocabulary
"Reading" Images
Order of Events /Plot
Problems & Solutions
Cause / Effect
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.
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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.
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