Unlovable+by+Dan+Yaccarino

"Unlovable" by Dan YaccarinoSubmitted by: Cindy Walsh Resources: __Unlovable__ by Dan Yaccarino Standard(s): 3a Demonstrates awareness of other people’s emotions and perspectives. 3d Demonstrates an awareness of cultural issues and respect for human dignity and differences. 4a Use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others 4b Develops constructive relationships

Materials: __Unlovable__ by Dan Yaccarino Copy of Alfred the Dog for Puppet ( I made this by tracing the cover and running it off) Copy of a small mouth that children can use as a smile for Alfred or turn over for a frown (kids made these from scraps left over from the puppet) Stick made from rolled up paper stapled together, passing object. Time: 30 minutes Goals: 1. To recognize that others can make you feel bad about yourself. 2. To know that you have to believe in yourself and be yourself, so that others’ opinions won’t hurt you 3. To realize that everyone can have at least one friend if you are a friend. Describe Lesson Steps/Leading Statements: 1. Read the book __Unlovable.__ 2. Ask or point out to children how the other animals at Alfred’s house make him feel bad. 3. Ask why he doesn’t tell Rex the neighbor dog the truth about himself? 4. Point out that Alfred starts feeling better about himself as he becomes friendlier with Rex. 5. Discuss that Rex likes Alfred for who he is. 6. Pass the passing object around the circle and have each child name one good friend they have and why they like that person. Be sure to point out that a person can have more than one friend, so feelings won’t be hurt. 7. Pass out Alfred puppet, mouth paper and sticks. 8. Have children color and cut out objects, and tape these to sticks. 9. Call children back to circle with puppets and smiles/frowns. 10. Name situations from the book and have children show with puppets how Alfred felt during these times (ie- how cat, parrot and goldfish made him feel when they said he was unlovable, or how meeting Rex made him feel) Assessment(s): Teacher observation: Listen to children’s connections during “pass the object” time. Watch expressions they give the puppets face during situation time.