I'm so relieved that our (Cohort 3) Interdisciplinary Unit is finally done! It took a lot of work to to put the multiple versions into one Power Point but we finally got it done.
The Professional Development assignment was a lot of fun. I read to pre-schoolers ages 2 1/2 to 5. I had to special order the book I wanted to read to them. It's called The Paper Bag Princess and the author is Robert Munsch. The book is saturated with references to gender equality (Munsch is a feminist) and I think it's an excellent book for kids and for teaching the concept of gender equality: princesses can save princes and yes, girls can do anything boys can do, sometimes even better. The kids really enjoyed the pictures in the book and were a captive audience. I could tell that they were happy to be read to. They also enjoyed the question and answer period after. I will definitely volunteer to read to them again.
This book sounds very interesting. I wish I had literature like this when I was little, that teaches about gender equality. Is it available anywhere online?
ReplyDeleteGood job PJ. It sounds like a great book for preschool kids. I love reading to children that age because they are so attentive.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, PJ! I'm glad that you captivated the students with a motivating story! Robert Munsch also has a popular book titled, "Love You Forever." It's a must-read book!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Dr. Rivera
Good job PJ, I am glad that we are done with our group project as well. We really pulled together to make things happen. Its good that you read to some preschoolers. I actually read to my son's summer camp.
ReplyDelete@ Christine: I'm not sure if there's an online version. I actually donated the book to the daycare so that it's part of their book selections.
ReplyDelete@ Shirl: Using different voices for the characters helps a lot!
@ Dr. Rivera: I love that book too! It's hard not to get emotional when reading it.
@ Angelo: You're such a gentle giant. haha.