Dr. Seuss is the king in my opinion of getting children to see what for some would be impossible to envision. Upon the pages in books such as Green Eggs and Ham the art of pretending comes alive. As I read this book to my class utilizing the various rhythmic cadences' the faces beam with excitement in the room. Children give deep thought deciding what situation would bring them to a willingness to try such a dish. If only many adults were so willing to try something new.
As a follow-up to the book we enjoy an actual meal of green scrambled eggs and ham.
Hi Theresa. Thank you for this post. I too love reading Dr. Seuss books with my students. One year we read a new Dr. Seuss book every day for a month. They couldn't believe how many there were! Sometime I will have to try serving green eggs and ham after reading the book. What a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura,
DeleteThere is so much power in one's imagination. Through the use of books children as well as adults can find escape. To develop the love of reading in a child especially at the early stages of their educational career is priceless.