{"id":3035,"date":"2026-10-21T18:11:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=3035"},"modified":"2026-10-21T21:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T21:30:09","slug":"lesson-2-book-exploration","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/embarkers-language-arts-6-12-months\/lessons\/lesson-2-book-exploration\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 2: Book Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the cozy corner of their apartment, Noah and his mom, Ms. Johnson, snuggle up with a pile of board books. \u00a0As Ms. Johnson turns the pages, Noah excitedly pats the picture of a red truck, babbling as his mom names the colors and shapes. \u00a0Noah\u2019s big sister joins, showing him how to turn the pages and point to her favorite pictures.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aims:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
Foster joy in books, print, and storytime<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Goals:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Encourage page-turning and picture exploration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Support attention to simple stories.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Objectives:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Touch, pat, or turn book pages<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Point to and look at pictures<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Transformation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
          Books become familiar, enjoyable objects<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Foundation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
          Previous tactile and visual exploration<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          What Happens Next:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
          Ready for pointing and labeling in books<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Skill Progression:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Turning pages<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Looking at pictures<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Imitating sounds or words<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                • Offer board or cloth books for baby to handle<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • Point to and name pictures<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • Let baby choose the next book or page.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Materials:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
                      Board books, picture books<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Differentiation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      • Use bold, simple images for babies with visual impairments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • For less mobile babies, assist with page-turning<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Integration:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
                          Books at bedtime, in the car, or during quiet play<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Parent Simulation Tip:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
                          Let your baby \u201cchoose\u201d the book\u2014watch their cues for favorites<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Interactive Activities:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          • Individual: Storytime snuggles<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                            • Group: Sibling \u201cread to baby\u201d sessions<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              Activity Pack:<\/span><\/b> Please print the accompanying activity pack for this lesson.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","mpcs-curriculum-categories":[],"mpcs-curriculum-tags":[],"class_list":["post-3035","mpcs-lesson","type-mpcs-lesson","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t