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Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns We Can All Get Along
Last updated Thursday, June 6, 2024
Author: Reverend Ana and Howard Binkow
Illustrator: David A. Cutting and Mike Ferrin
Date of Publication: 2014
ISBN: 0991077709
Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jun. 2024
Synopsis:
Howard learns to live in harmony and respect his friends. This book delivers light-handed, fun educational messages with lots of humor and colorful illustrations, enabling children ages 4-8 to become better listeners, learn important life lessons, and feel good about themselves.
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This book is pretty short, so make good use of the 'Rules' in the back. They are great guidelines for getting along!
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Do you have anyone you do not get along with?
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Why do you think some people don't get along?
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When you are not getting along, how do you fix it?
Vocabulary
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Invited: To request someone's company.
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Disguise: To give yourself a different appearance.
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Lesson: An instruction by a teacher.
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Root: To cheer for one side.
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Practice: To do something many times until you get it right.
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Promise: To agree to do something and mean it.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Why wasn't Howard getting along with his friends?
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Would you get along with someone who acted like Howard?
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Why wouldn't Howard's disguise idea work?
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How did Howard learn to get along with his friends?
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Why is it important to get along?
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| Special activities: |
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Discuss getting along with your family and friends.
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Share ideas for getting along.
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Go over the Getting Along Rules.
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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