Tips for Using About Marsupials: A Guide for Children with children:
After reading this story, talk about other animals that have characteristics similar to marsupials. For example, what are some other animals that live in water? What are some animals that eat plants? Pick a favorite animal (or pet) and compare it to a marsupial. Are they alike in any ways? It might be fun to chart the similarities and differences.
Tips for Using About Marsupials: A Guide for Children with families:
Preview this book with families prior to their reading with children. Discuss the related vocabulary in the glossary, as well as the information in the afterward. Are there any words that might be new vocabulary for children? Helping students learn new information and explaining the meaning of new words builds vocabulary and aids in comprehension.