Beautiful Stories | College of Education and Human Sciences

By | November 26, 2022

I Really Like Slop Read Aloud

Length – 2:38; for children 2+ years

Join Aliza, Mira, and Matt as they read, “I Really Like Slop!” by Mo Willems. Notice how Aliza and Mira have lots of fun reading the book. Matt asks questions and engages Aliza and Mira by slowing down, asking questions, and letting them read along with him.

The Little Red Fort Read Aloud

Length – 8:42; for children 2-8 years

In this story, Ruby is inspired to build a fort and asks her brothers for help. Each of her brothers tell Ruby, “No”, which in turn, reveals her persistence and determination to create a fort on her own. Ruby shows that if you put your mind to something, you can do anything and that if you are kind and helpful to others, others will be kind and helpful to you, too!

Noisy Truck Read Aloud with Leo

Length – 2:46; for infants to age 8 years

Big Trucks make loud noises! Listen and look at the pictures while Leo reads about big trucks and the noises they make. What noise is your favorite? Which truck do you think has the biggest tires?

Giraffes Can’t Dance

Length – 7:47; for children aged 2-8 years

This great children’s book talks about finding courage to do something we don’t think we can do. Gerald doesn’t think he can dance. It just takes one friend to encourage him and give him confidence to dance! All of us need to find a friend that can give us a pep talk!

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