Discuss that coconuts are a type of fruit that grow on palm trees. When teaching it, I would also bringing in a fresh coconut so they can hear the liquid inside. Many students will not have knowledge of what coconuts look like. Coconut Shell: George climbed the palm tree to get to the coconuts.George hid in a shirt that was hanging outside to dry. Clothespin on Line: Many people will hang clothes on the line with clothespins to try laundry instead of using a dryer.Linking to any background knowledge from having pets, etc. Ask the student what other types of animals feel like. Fur: I would let the students explore the feel of the fur.The students can interact and feel the hinges and learn that the latch locks something close. I would discuss what the purpose of the latch his. Latch: I would create an interactive board with various types of latches and let the child explore.Different nozzles are available and talk with students to activate any background knowledge. Garden Hose: George pulls the garden hose in through the window because he needs to clean his mess with soap and water.

As an extension, you could take powder soap and let the students see how it reacts with water and discuss the concept of “lather.” Powdered Soap: Many children won’t have experience with powder soap that comes in a box.

I chose the following objects for the Story Box: George’s adventures also lend themselves to concept-building activities for students with no vision. Reducing the visual clutter will allow students with some vision to utilize what they do have. The books are often simple in color scheme using red and gray scales with yellow. This helps to create a strong foundation for literacy skills.

Students with complex needs can continue to build on a character and look at the various stories based around them. Rey because Curious George is a common character who is always getting into mischief. I chose Curious George Gets a Medal by H.A. We are sharing them on Paths to Literacy and hope that others will use them! As part of the graduate coursework for Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities in the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments at the University of Kentucky, students were asked to complete four projects: a Story Box with at least 10 objects that correspond to the story, picture communication symbols and tactile communication symbols designed to go along with the story, and a talking book to go along with the story or represent concepts from the story.

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