Tips for using The Last Laugh with children:
Children may enjoy creating their own extensions to this story. After drawing a picture, ask children to describe what is happening in their drawing. Write the description on the picture. Reread the story, but this time, add the child’s picture to the story.
Tips for using The Last Laugh with families:
This book allows children to tell the story in their own words – a great pre-reading skill! By telling stories, children develop language skills and gain practice with sequencing. Are there other ways that parents can use sequencing picture cards in daily routines? For example, parents may be interested in creating sequencing cards that show pictures of their child’s bedtime routine. “Reading” the cards and knowing what to expect next may ease the bedtime transition for children.