Melissa's Book Share
My first book is Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, by Eileen Christelow. The foremost reason I chose this book is due to its popularity in both elementary and preschool classrooms. I believe the appeal of the book is because it is repetitive; therefore emerging readers have confidence in reading. When children can memorize the story and “read” it to everyone, they build their esteem and their excitement for reading. I have seen teachers in preschools and elementary schools that I have volunteered in use monkey finger puppets. The children love to “be a monkey” while the other children tell the story. 
I have recently found a book that will be very helpful teaching children with emotional disabilities. I had never read the book When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry, by Molly Bang before. The book has earned the Caldecott Honor Book award. I’m confident many teaching professionals keep this book in their collection. I am getting a dual licensure in special education. I love how this book educates children about, even though someone can get really really angry, they will calm down and then they will feel happy and loved again. This is an important lesson for us to know, because I can assure you we will all have children in our classroom that will not be able to handle their social emotions. In many cases, when the child stops being angry, adults are affected by the situation for hours; the children may not even remember it just moments later.
My first book is Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, by Eileen Christelow. The foremost reason I chose this book is due to its popularity in both elementary and preschool classrooms. I believe the appeal of the book is because it is repetitive; therefore emerging readers have confidence in reading. When children can memorize the story and “read” it to everyone, they build their esteem and their excitement for reading. I have seen teachers in preschools and elementary schools that I have volunteered in use monkey finger puppets. The children love to “be a monkey” while the other children tell the story. 
I have recently found a book that will be very helpful teaching children with emotional disabilities. I had never read the book When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry, by Molly Bang before. The book has earned the Caldecott Honor Book award. I’m confident many teaching professionals keep this book in their collection. I am getting a dual licensure in special education. I love how this book educates children about, even though someone can get really really angry, they will calm down and then they will feel happy and loved again. This is an important lesson for us to know, because I can assure you we will all have children in our classroom that will not be able to handle their social emotions. In many cases, when the child stops being angry, adults are affected by the situation for hours; the children may not even remember it just moments later. 
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI also am getting my dual degree in special education, and love your insight on books that could be useful in helping students with disabilities. I also have I also have read the book When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really, Angry.. and agree that this would be great for students with emotional needs, but I also feel that it would be great for any student/child. I also think that this book is good for adults.
Five Little Monkey Jumping on the Bed is a classic! I agree that it is a favorite due to the repetition. Also due to the fact that children remember learning the song, and just like you said they are then able to "read" the book which makes them feel great!! :)
Thanks for your share!
Brittney Vandervate
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI love the book Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. I agree that the book gives students confidence when reading because it repeats and is an easy read. I have worked with teachers who use sign language with the story. They teach the students the sign for monkey, jumping and so on and the students follow along by signing.
I am also studying for a duel license in Special Education. I have never heard of the book When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry. I like the message that is being told to students, that even though someone will get angry, they will calm down and be loving again.
Shelby
I also really love Five Little Monkeys for the reasons you listed (self-esteem building, repetitiveness) and because of its ties with improving math skills. I read an article in Block I about the idea of "fiveness," and how our number system so relies on 5 and 10. This book is a great way to reinforce that.
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