Curious George Home Run (Curious George TV)
Green Light Readers Level 1 Series
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What’s inside...
George is thrilled to attend his first baseball game to watch his friend, Marco, play. As Marco focuses on hitting his first home run, George is assigned the role of the scorekeeper. However, George struggles with the order of the numbers. With guidance from Marco and a snack stand girl, he learns about number sequences and a technique for organizing double-digit numbers. In the final inning, George steps in as a pinch runner for the injured Marco, aiming to contribute to the scoreboard. The story also includes explanations of baseball rules and a score-keeping activity.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think made Curious George decide to play baseball?
How do you think Curious George felt when he hit the home run?
Why is teamwork important in games like baseball?
Can you think of a time when you tried something new like Curious George? How did it go?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as Curious George in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, and relate it to their own experiences.
Discuss the importance of trying new things and the value of persistence, as shown by Curious George.
Highlight teamwork and sportsmanship displayed in the book, asking your child how they work with others in team settings.
Ask your child to predict what could have happened differently at various points in the story to develop critical thinking.
Use expressive read-aloud techniques to make the story more engaging and emphasize exciting moments, like Curious George's home run.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Curious George learns the importance of working together with others while playing baseball with his friends. Through the game, he understands that teamwork can lead to success and enjoyment.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson when participating in group activities at school or other social settings, learning that cooperation can help them achieve common goals and build stronger friendships.
Example Lesson: Following Rules
Explanation: In the book, George faces challenges when he initially struggles with the rules of baseball. He learns the value of following rules which ensures fairness and order in the game.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that rules are in place for their safety and well-being, and following them can lead to a more enjoyable experience in games and daily routines.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Learning from Mistakes
Explanation: George makes several mistakes during his first baseball game but he doesn’t give up. Instead, he learns from his mistakes and keeps trying until he gets better.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and understand that persistence is key to overcoming challenges in learning and other aspects of life.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Achievements
Explanation: When George finally hits the ball and scores, his achievements are celebrated by his friends, teaching him the joy of celebrating personal and team successes.
Real-World Application: This reinforces the importance of acknowledging and celebrating achievements, both big and small, boosting a child’s self-esteem and encouraging positive reinforcement.