Yesterday we started our topic of “I Can Try New Things” based on the book by David Parker. Today I have another book for you to share with your kiddo about trying new things. The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do by Ashley Spires. Lou thinks she can do anything until her friends want to climb a tree, but she has never climbed a tree before. Finally Lou decided to give it a try, but… well things don’t always work out the first time. But, Lou realizes she can’t climb… well not YET anyway.
The concept of not yet is very empowering for children. It helps them see that even if they struggle doesn’t mean they will NEVER do it. So here is today’s project. We will draw three sets of illustrations. I would not have your child write, but focus more on the conversation that goes with the illustrations.
- In the top row, have your child think about something they could not do when they were younger, but then can do now.
- In the middle row, draw about something that they couldn’t do before but they are getting better at doing now.
- In the bottom row, illustrate something that you are still working on learning and show what it will look like when you succeed!
Love this idea!!
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It is a great book. I wanted to do something that shows that life is about progress and just because they can’t do it now doesn’t mean they never will
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