Join us for an evening exploring how children’s books can support children’s emotional literacy.
Using a protocol for examining children’s books, we will invite you to dive deeper in the study of children’s literature as a medium to support emotional literacy, in both children and educators.
In this session, we will explore the book “The Rabbit Listened”, written by Cori Doerrfeld (every participant will receive a copy of this book). Through our study, we will reflect on our own thoughts, emotions and values; we will dig deeper into the text and the images to interpret valuable messages; and we will consider ways we could bring the ideas of the book to life through curriculum making.
This month’s book selection: The Rabbit Listened
Author: Cory Doerrfel
Description:
When something sad happens, Taylor doesn’t know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn’t feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that’s not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.
With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen.
Reading age: Preschool
**Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register soon to secure your spot!
Participation is prioritized for child care and early years educators working in the Wellington service delivery area (City of Guelph and County of Wellington). Priority for participation at no cost will be given to Programme and Non-Programme staff who work in the following child care and early learning settings:
Licensed child care (centre-based and home-based)
Authorized Recreation programmes
EarlyON Child & Family Centres
Professionals representing the following groups may be eligible for participation in professional learning if spaces are available:
Enhanced Support System partners
Registered Early Childhood Educators working in school board operated Full-Day Kindergarten
