Lesson Plans
I. Character Theme: Perseverance
Book: Bella Basset Ballerina
| Length of lesson: | One hour over two days |
| Appropriate for: | Preschoolers, Grades 1-3 |
| Overview: | A loveable Basset Hound named Bella must overcome obstacles to achieve her dream of becoming a dancer. |
| Children love: | Detailed illustrations with many dog breeds; inventive vocabulary; happy ending. |
II. Character Theme: Resolving Conflicts
Book: The Scritchy Little Twitchell Sisters
| Length of lesson: | One hour over two days |
| Appropriate for: | Preschoolers, Grades 1-3 |
| Overview: | The silly fighting between two sisters becomes a "spectacle" until the girls realize that they do care about each other. |
| Children love: | Exaggerated and silly fighting; humorous situations; a reunited family at the end. |
III. Character Theme: Tolerance
Book: Pynx
| Length of lesson: | One hour over two days |
| Appropriate for: | Preschoolers, Grades 1-3 |
| Overview: | The jungle creatures of an exotic planet must learn to understand and accept an outsider. |
| Children love: | Colorful space-age illustrations; fanciful creatures with funny names; happy ending. |
IV. Character Theme: Setting Goals
Book: Kick Block Punch
| Length of lesson: | One hour over two days |
| Appropriate for: | Preschoolers, Grades 1-3 |
| Overview: | A boy learns that it takes hard work and dedication to achieve your goals. |
| Children love: | Martial arts; colorized photo illustrations; positive outcome. |