Stellaluna

Description of Learning Unit:

In this unit , you will read the story "Stellaluna" with your child. By working on story comprehension, learning about the main character in the story, and discovering interesting facts about bats, your child will understand the story and the language arts concept for the week. Your child will also review the sight words from the previous weeks. This unit also includes worksheets, videos and coloring pages. This unit is designed to last for one week, depending on how often you teach language arts.

List of Objectives:

• Read the story "Stellaluna."
  
• Be able to identify the main character in a story.
• Understand that the main character is the most important person in a story.
• Learn interesting facts about baby bats.
• Review sight words from previous weeks.

List of Materials and Supplies Needed for This Pathway:

Prior Knowledge Required for This Unit (if any):

Literature Activities:

Listen to the story of "Stellaluna" with your child.

Have your child complete this comprehension worksheet.

Re-read the story "Stellaluna" with your child. Follow up by discussing and drawing the main character.

Have your child create a cute version of Stellaluna using a paper lunch bag. 

Enjoy this edible owl snack with your family.

Sight Words - Review:

Review the sight words from previous weeks with your child. You can either use store bought cards, make your own, or print them from the link below.

Have your child identify the sight words from previous weeks.

Language Arts Concepts - Main Character:

Read the story "The Litte Red Hen."

Have your child complete this worksheet about main characters in a story, using Stellaluna as your example.

Make up a story and then eat the main characters!

Learning Tools (worksheets, drills, printables, online games, tests, etc.):

In the story "Stellaluna," we learned that she was a baby fruit bat. Read this page to learn some interesting facts about baby bats.

Have your child color this book about bats.

Have your child color this picture of a fruit bat.

Have your child put together a puzzle featuring a bat.

Free Online Video:

You child will enjoy this live version of the story.

Free Online Audio: 

Free E-Books (and classics available in most libraries):