Learn Together

Research confirms that early conversations help children develop a larger vocabulary which prepares them for school and future learning!

Materials

  • A comfortable seat
  • A favorite blanket
  • A favorite stuffed animal
  • Socks or pillowcases (optional)

Imagine Together

  1. Watch the story reading of The Snail’s Spell by Joanne Ryder, narrated by CMOM Educator Ms. Amanda here or on her YouTube Channel.
  2. This is a very calming, meditative story, so try going through it a few times in different ways.
  3. Watch once lying down.
  4. Watch another time with your eyes closed.
  5. Pause the video to ask questions and chat about the story. How does it make them feel? Can you remember other times you felt this way?
  6. Try acting out the different parts of the story together.
  7. Use socks or pillowcases as puppets of the snail as you reenact the story along with Ms. Amanda.