🐐❤️ Mr. Goat's Valentine I Eve Bunting | Wonderful & Charming Children's Read-Aloud, Q's & Activity

Welcome to this delightful read-aloud of 'Mr. Goat's Valentine' by Eve Bunting, Illustrated by Kevin Zimmer. Mr. Goat embarks on a charming quest to find the perfect Valentine's Day gifts for his first love. Discover the unique and heartfelt presents he chooses in this endearing tale that celebrates love in its most genuine form. Perfect for kids and families to enjoy together! 📖 Book Title: Mr. Goat's Valentine ✍️ Author: Eve Bunting 🎨 Illustrator: Kevin Zimmer Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing Nothing replaces a child being able to hold a book in their hand. If your child likes this story, consider supporting the author and illustrator and purchasing this book: https://a.co/d/8mJquEc If you enjoy this story, please like, comment, and subscribe for more enchanting read-alouds! Deeper Dive Questions for Adults to Ask Children: -Why did Mr. Goat choose gifts like rotten eggs and a bouquet of weeds for his valentine? -How do Mr. Goat's gift choices show his love and understanding of his valentine's preferences? -What does this story teach us about the importance of thoughtfulness in gift-giving? -Can you think of a time when you gave or received a gift that was special because it showed understanding? -How did Mr. Goat feel when he realized he didn't have a card, and what did he do about it? Follow-Up Activity: "Create Your Own Thoughtful Valentine or Valentine Song" -Purpose of Activity: To encourage children to think about the interests and preferences of someone they care about and create a personalized valentine that reflects their thoughtfulness. -Materials Needed: Construction paper or blank cards Crayons, markers, or colored pencils Scissors (safety scissors for children) Glue or tape Decorative items (stickers, glitter, etc.) Optional: magazines or printed images for collage For song: materials to write song, and phone to record child singing Steps to Complete the Activity: -Discussion: Begin by talking with the child about someone special they would like to make a valentine for. Discuss what makes this person unique and what they like or enjoy. -Brainstorming: Encourage the child to think of symbols, colors, or items that represent the person's interests or things that remind them of that person. -Designing the Valentine or writing the song: Provide the materials and let the child design a valentine that incorporates the elements discussed. For example, if the person loves gardening, the valentine could feature drawings or cut-outs of flowers and plants. For songs, help the child think of words that rhyme that incorporate their message -Creating a Personalized Message: Help the child compose a heartfelt message that reflects their appreciation and understanding of the person. This could be a simple sentence like, "I know how much you love flowers, so I made this just for you!" Assembling the Card: Assist the child in putting all the elements together to create their personalized valentine. Recording the song: With adult assistance, record the child's voice or video of them singing the special song. -Scripting for the Adult: "Remember how Mr. Goat chose special gifts that he knew his valentine would love? Now, let's think about someone special in your life. What do they really like? How can we show them that we appreciate them by creating a valentine that reflects their unique interests? This way, your valentine will be as thoughtful and special as Mr. Goat's gifts." Mrs. C.: Hello my viewers...want to know a little about me? Committed to fostering early literacy, I believe in the transformative power of stories I recognize that reading and listening to stories not only entertains but also develops essential pre-reading and emergent reading skills in children. Additionally, stories glean important lessons that can help a child’s social and emotional development. am also an author of the book, “Ants in the Pants Dance.” https://buy.stripe.com/14k2a17xydvG7y8fYZ