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Jul 18, 2017
Author Studies for Preschool· Laura Numeroff

Laura Numeroff Author Study and Activities for Preschool!

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Laura Numeroff is a celebrated author of delightful books for preschoolers. While there are many books in the Laura Numeroff series, author studies in preschool do not have to include each title. Choosing even a few book titles from an author to explore will engage your preschoolers in early literacy and playful learning. We invite you to join our own preschoolers in a Laura Numeroff author study with playful learning activities from educators and kid bloggers around the globe.

Laura Numeroff Author Study and Playful Learning for Preschoolers

Laura Numeroff Author Study and {Playful Learning} Activities for Preschool

Brief Background Biography Information for Parents and Teachers: Laura Numeroff was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1953. Laura was the youngest of 3 girls and she loved to read, draw, and write even at an early age. Laura graduated college with her first book contract and has been creating delightful books for kids since then. Laura’s website can be found here.

To begin your Laura Numeroff Author Study with Preschoolers:

  • Show the children one of the books you’ve chosen to read. Say the name of the author several times and ask your preschoolers to say the author’s name back to you. Practice often so they become familiar with the author’s name over time.
  • Look at the book’s cover (front and back). Ask the children what pictures they see on the cover that might help them predict what the story is about. Chart the predictions on a white board or piece of chart paper.
  • Read the book to the children and ask the following questions when finished: Who are the characters in the book? What items are in the book? Where does the story take place? What happens at the beginning of the story? How did the story end? What made the biggest mess in the book?
  • While the children may not know the answers after the very first reading, they will catch on as you re-read and look for characters, items, and the setting within the book. Repetition is key to all learning with preschoolers; the more opportunities they have to listen and look at the author’s books, the more learning sticks.
  • Repeat the process above with the second or third book choices for your author study. Your preschoolers may already be recognizing similarities and differences between the books in the Laura Numeroff series. Ask questions that guide preschoolers to carefully think about the similarities and differences in the books you’ve chosen. Note: other titles can be offered throughout the year as seasonal offerings or to accompany reading centers or independent “reading” time. Remember, exposure is key. When we plant seeds of literacy in preschool and make it FUN, kids will begin to apply knowledge to future readings at home or in the classroom.

Laura Numeroff Books for Preschool

Some of our own favorite Laura Numeroff books:

If You Give a Dog a Donut
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (If You Give…)
If You Give a Pig a Pancake
If You Give a Moose a Muffin
If You Give a Pig a Party
Happy Birthday, Mouse! (If You Give…)
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse! (If You Give…)
Time for School, Mouse! (If You Give…)

Preschool Center Activities for Playful Learning with a Laura Numeroff Author Study

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Activities for Preschoolers

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff

Tactile Cookie Counting Activity from Still Playing School

Cookie Jar Letter Sounds Matching Free Printable Activity from Totschooling

Cookie Number Matching Free Printable Activity from Totschooling

Cookie Delivery Rube Goldberg Machine Construction from Inspiration Laboratories

Cook It! Read It! from Teach Preschool

Visual (Printable) Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe from Inspiration Laboratories

Fine Motor Cookie Creations from Books and Giggles

Free Printable Cookie Jar Play Dough Math Mats from PreKinders

Baking with Preschoolers from My Storytime Corner

 

Laura Numeroff Author Study in Preschool

If You Give a Pig a Pancake and If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff

Class Pancake Book Making Activity from Fun-a-Day

Building Literacy Activities – Be a PIG for a Day from Growing Book by Book

Paper Plate Pig Craft from Teach Preschool

Create a SHAPE Pig with a free template from Mosswood Connections

Coffee Ground Sensory Bin from Still Playing School

Pigs in the Mud Sensory Play from Modern Preschool

 

Laura Numeroff Author Study in Preschool

If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff

Button and Muffin Tin Counting Game from Mess for Less at Kids Activities Blog

Muffin Tin Magnet Science Explorations from Pre-K Pages

Kitchen Literacy with Muffins from Growing Book by Book

Muffin Tin Fine Motor, Color Explorations, and Transferring Activity from Craftulate

Muffin Tin Geo Board from And Next Comes L

Muffin Tin Nature Hunt from Mama Papa Bubba

 

Laura Numeroff Author Study for Preschool

If You Take a Mouse to the Movies by Laura Numeroff

Christmas Tree Sensory Gel Bags – no mess sensory play for preschoolers

Popcorn Sensory Bin from Life Over C’s

Popcorn Word Game and Word Walls

FREE Popcorn Counting Cards (One-to-One Correspondence) from Life Over C’s

Glitter Popcorn Decorations or Ornament Crafts from Sunny Day Family

Christmas Tree Life Cycle with Free Printable

Christmas Tree Play Dough STE(A)M Challenge

 

Laura Numeroff Author Study in Preshcool

Happy Birthday, Mouse by Laura Numeroff

FREE Printable Party Hat Sight Words Game by Inspiration Laboratories

FREE Mouse Template and Color Matching Cards

Ice Cream-Themed Fine Motor, Transferring, Sensory, and Beginning Letters

Ice Cream Sensory Bin from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Ice Cream-Themed Color Matching Cones and Party Booklets

Ice Cream-Themed Science and FREE Recording Sheet

 

Laura Numeroff Author Study for Preschool

If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff

FREE Puppy Roll and Cover Math Activity for Preschoolers from Simple Fun for Kids

Create and Decorate Your Own Donut – an invitation to play and create from Kids Activities Blog

Fun (and low prep) Paper Plate Donut Craft for Preschoolers from Happy Hooligans

Real Doggie Donut Treats Kids Can Make for Pets from Sunny Day Family

Laura Numeroff Author Study in Preschool

It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse by Laura Numeroff

Decomposing Numbers with Pumpkin Seeds – FREE Printables

5 Little Pumpkins – an original counting poem with created puppets from Wikki Stix

Pumpkin Boats – Sink or Float? Science Activities for Preschoolers

Pumpkin Tile Letters Activity and Free Printable

Pumpkin Sight Words Free Printable

Pumpkin Life Cycle Printable Booklet

Roll and Create a Simple Pumpkin from Wikki Stix

We hope your preschoolers enjoy learning about the author Laura Numeroff and exploring activities to encourage important skills as they listen and grow!

Supplies that are helpful for your author study activities are below:




Your kids might also enjoy an Author Study with many of Eric Carle’s Books!

 

 

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