Tips for using Mouse Went Out to Get a Snack with Children:
Encourage your child to use story words and ideas after reading the book together. The author uses the phrases, “Flex those muscles. Crack those knuckles.” before the mouse starts to load his plate with the snacks and carry the plate to his hole to indicate that mouse was ready for some serious work. Remind your child of the story by using the same phrases, “Flex those muscles. Crack those knuckles.” before daily routines such as setting the table, picking up toys, or energetic outdoor play.
Tips for using Mouse Went Out to Get a Snack with Families:
In addition to the funny story, Mouse Went Out to Get a Snack reviews the concept of counting up to 10 and counting back down again. Remind the families that letting the children look for, point to, and count the food items will add time to the reading session, but is an important way that children interact with books and reinforces the children's concept of counting.