The Foot Book
Bright & Early Books(R) Series
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What’s inside...
A Dr. Seuss classic, The Foot Book, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special edition that includes a commemorative sticker. Originally published in 1968, this Bright and Early Book encourages beginning readers to step into reading with its simple and engaging approach to teaching about opposites through a variety of funny and illustrative feet scenarios. This book effectively nurtures a love for reading, feet, and Dr. Seuss, making it perfect for young children.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-4
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do the different feet in the book make you feel? Which ones are funny, and which ones are serious?
Why do you think there are so many different types of feet mentioned in the book? What does that tell us about the people and animals?
If you could create a new pair of feet for the book, what would they look like and what special things could they do?
What do you think the book is trying to tell us about differences between people and animals?
How do you use your feet every day, and how do they help you do fun activities?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to mimic the feet' different motions and sounds described in the book to make the reading experience more interactive.
Ask your child to point to the illustrations in the book as you read about different feet, reinforcing their understanding and observational skills.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite pair of feet from the book or invent their own, discussing the unique features they add.
Relate the differences in the feet from the book to the diversity in the world, explaining how everyone's unique traits make them special.
Have a mini 'walk-off' where you and your child mimic different ways of walking mentioned in the book to bring the story to life and share a fun moment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Appreciating Differences
Explanation: The Foot Book portrays various types of feet to help children understand and appreciate diversity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect physical differences among their peers, promoting inclusivity.
Example Lesson: The Concept of Opposites
Explanation: Through contrasting different types of feet such as 'left feet' and 'right feet', the book introduces children to the idea of opposites.
Real-World Application: This helps children develop cognitive skills by recognizing and understanding opposite pairs in their everyday environment.
Example Lesson: Counting and Basic Math Skills
Explanation: The repetitive and rhythmic nature of the text encourages children to count the different feet, fostering early math skills.
Real-World Application: Children can practice counting items at home or in the classroom, enhancing their numerical abilities.
Example Lesson: Rhythm and Reading Skills
Explanation: The rhyming text of The Foot Book provides a musical quality that can help children improve their phonemic awareness and reading fluency.
Real-World Application: Engaging with rhyming texts can make learning to read more enjoyable and can improve a child’s ability to recognize patterns in words.