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} 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.

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

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!

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

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

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff

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

If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff

If You Take a Mouse to the Movies by Laura Numeroff

Happy Birthday, Mouse by Laura Numeroff

If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff

It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse by Laura Numeroff

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

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