One Time Round the Sun: A Preschool Book About Time
Curriculum Song Books Series
What’s inside...
Looking for an engaging and informative book that teaches preschoolers about time? Look no further than "One Time Round the Sun"! Part of the "Curriculum Song Books" series, this book is perfect for both classroom and homeschool settings, particularly those that follow a Montessori curriculum. The book covers a variety of important topics related to time, including the timeline of a child’s life from birth to six, a globe walk (Montessori birthday celebration), seasons, months of the year, and days of the week. With catchy songs and colorful illustrations, "One Time Round the Sun" is sure to capture the attention of young learners and keep them engaged from start to finish. Whether you're a teacher or a parent, this book is an excellent resource for teaching your little ones about the concept of time and how it affects our lives. Get “One Time Round the Sun” for your child or class before their next trip around the sun.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
30 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite time of the day and why?
Can you think of any activities that we do in the morning, afternoon, or night?
How do you think the animals in the book feel about different times of the day?
If you could control time, would you make the day longer or shorter? What would you do with that extra time?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their own experiences with daily routines to connect with the book’s content.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child’s responses, to delve deeper into their understanding and feelings about time.
Use a playful tone to make the conversation light and enjoyable, which can foster a deeper engagement with the themes of the book.
Relate the changing times of the day discussed in the book to the child’s real-life schedule to make the concept of time more tangible.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the concept of time
Explanation: The book illustrates the changing seasons and different activities associated with each month, helping preschoolers grasp the passage of time.
Real-World Application: Children can start to recognize patterns and time-related changes in their own surroundings, like weather changes or routines.
Example Lesson: Importance of patience
Explanation: As children follow the story through each month, they learn to anticipate and wait for events, such as their own birthdays or holidays.
Real-World Application: This helps children develop patience as they look forward to upcoming events and learn that waiting is a part of life.
Example Lesson: Planning and anticipation
Explanation: The book encourages children to think ahead about upcoming months and what they might bring, such as school starting in September.
Real-World Application: Children learn to prepare for future events and understand that planning is beneficial for managing expectations.
Example Lesson: Observational skills
Explanation: Each page invites children to observe different seasonal activities and time-specific festivals.
Real-World Application: This enhances a child’s ability to notice and appreciate the details in the world around them, fostering mindfulness and curiosity.
Example Lesson: Celebrating diversity and culture
Explanation: The story explores various cultural celebrations throughout the year, teaching children about diversity.
Real-World Application: This allows children to appreciate and respect cultural differences and understand the importance of inclusivity from a young age.