
Discuss/Do: MLK/Classic Stories Indicators: Receptive Language (Listening) L1.1(3), L1.1(4), Expressive Language (Speaking) L2.1(3), L2.1(4), Foundational Reading L3.1(3), L3.1(4), History and Events SS1.1(3), SS1.1(4) (More...) Resources: Sign Language: Mitten and Listen You Will Need: classic stories Listen Sign Language Card (see Resources) Things to Talk About: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is in January. The day is observed on the third Monday of January to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Dr. King was an important man in our history. He worked hard to make sure all Americans have the same choices and opportunities. He wanted people to respect one another and get along well. Ask children, "How can we be respectful to each other?" More Things to Talk About: Introduce the new theme. This theme is all about classic stories and fairy tales! Ask children if they have heard of stories such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Little Pigs," or "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." We will cover those and many more! Things to Do: Stock your library with child-appropriate versions of classic stories (see Book List, Related Activities). Explain to children that they will be listening to a lot of stories during this theme. Introduce the sign language symbol for listen (see Resources). Curriculum note: Classic fairy tales benefit children in a number of ways. They teach children story structure, strengthen phonological awareness and alliteration, encourage critical thinking skills, boost imagination, and teach lessons. Many classic stories may seem too morbid or scary for young children. Screen all stories and choose versions that fit your beliefs and values. Related Activities: Once Upon a Time Book List-PK This activity contains a supplemental list of books you may wish to share with children during this theme.

Discuss/Do: MLK/Classic Stories

Indicators: Receptive Language (Listening) L1.1(3), L1.1(4), Expressive Language (Speaking) L2.1(3), L2.1(4), Foundational Reading L3.1(3), L3.1(4), History and Events SS1.1(3), SS1.1(4) (More...)

Resources: Sign Language: Mitten and Listen

You Will Need:

classic stories
Listen Sign Language Card (see Resources)

Things to Talk About: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is in January. The day is observed on the third Monday of January to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Dr. King was an important man in our history. He worked hard to make sure all Americans have the same choices and opportunities. He wanted people to respect one another and get along well. Ask children, "How can we be respectful to each other?"

More Things to Talk About: Introduce the new theme. This theme is all about classic stories and fairy tales! Ask children if they have heard of stories such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Little Pigs," or "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." We will cover those and many more!

Things to Do: Stock your library with child-appropriate versions of classic stories (see Book List, Related Activities). Explain to children that they will be listening to a lot of stories during this theme. Introduce the sign language symbol for listen (see Resources).

Curriculum note: Classic fairy tales benefit children in a number of ways. They teach children story structure, strengthen phonological awareness and alliteration, encourage critical thinking skills, boost imagination, and teach lessons. Many classic stories may seem too morbid or scary for young children. Screen all stories and choose versions that fit your beliefs and values.

Related Activities:
Once Upon a Time Book List-PK This activity contains a supplemental list of books you may wish to share with children during this theme.