The Mixed-Up Chameleon
There once was a small green chameleon that wished to be handsome like a flamingo, smart like a fox, and funny like a seal. But with each transformation in size, shape, and color, the chameleon learns that maybe being yourself is best of all!
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A Guide to Reading Aloud to Your Child
Read with fun in your voice.
Build vocabulary by focusing on and talking about new words.
Connect the story to your child's world.
Ask your child questions about the book and encourage them to ask questions.
Make reading part of your everyday routine.
When you read the words, whenever possible, act them out too!
Hold the book so your child can see the pictures.
Make the plot come alive by discussing the illustrations.
Reading Everywhere!
Make text come alive around your home by using a sticky note, index card, or extra piece of paper to label something green..
Hang the label near something that is green and discuss the letters and their meaning with your child. Labeling helps children learn that letters come together to make words and creates a print rich environment in your home.
Pre-Reading Building Block
Before reading the book, flip to the zoo page. Point to each animal and work with your student to identify the color of each animal. Challenge your child to think of other animals for each color.
Let's Play
Explore the idea of camouflage with your child. Camouflage is where animals blend in with their surroundings so they are not seen by other living things. Using toy animals, place the animal on a similar colored background. For example, a brown horse might camouflage with a brown floor. Encourage your child to come up with their own examples.
If you liked The Mixed-Up Chameleon, be sure to check out...
The Little House by
Virginia Lee Burton
There Is a Bird on Your Head! by
Mo Willems
There's a Wocket in my Pocket! by
Dr. Suess
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