We have spent some time reading the book, “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”.  First we read it several times as students talked about the sequence of events and identified the letters. Many students made some text to self connections as well!

Then, we  brought out the shakers and added a beat to the story.  You could try it with your child as well.  The video below has the story read with a rhythm. Try tapping, clapping, or shaking as you listen.  You can even make your own shakers with empty kinder eggs filled with rice.

A visual arts provocation was set out for students to design their own coconut tree!