{"id":3040,"date":"2026-10-21T18:13:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=3040"},"modified":"2026-10-21T23:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T23:48:01","slug":"lesson-2-exploring-books-with-words","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/embarkers-language-arts-6-12-months\/lessons\/lesson-2-exploring-books-with-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 2: Exploring Books with Words"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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During naptime, Elijah and his dad, Mr. Chen, cuddle up with a stack of picture books. \u00a0Elijah points eagerly at the pages and babbles as his dad labels each animal. \u00a0When Elijah tries to say \u201ccat,\u201d Mr. Chen claps and repeats the word, encouraging Elijah to point and name every picture he recognizes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aims:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
Connect spoken words and pictures in books<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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  • Support pointing, labeling, and word-object association<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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    • Point to pictures when named<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Try to say or imitate words in books.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Transformation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
        Books become a source of meaning and joy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Foundation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
        Previous book exploration<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        What Happens Next:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
        Ready for naming and describing more complex stories<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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        • Pointing and labeling in books<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Repeating book words<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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            • Read favorite books and pause to point and name pictures.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Let baby \u201cread\u201d by babbling or pointing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Praise every attempt at labeling.<\/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 books with real photos for clarity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • For visual impairment, describe pictures with rich language.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Integration:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
                      Storytime as a daily routine\u2014morning, nap, or bedtime<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Parent Simulation Tip:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
                      Let your baby turn the pages and choose the reading pace<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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                      • Individual: Book pointing game<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • Group: Family \u201cstory circle\u201d<\/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>\n

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