I recently purchased Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for my classroom. Although this is an older book dating back to 1987, this is a classic and a book I think all children can relate to.
When using this book in the classroom I would have children have a group discussion about a bad day they have had and what led up to make it a bad day. Then, I would have children create their own “terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day” books where they would write about a bad day they had and provide illustrations that complement their writing (i.e. with the help of the teacher).
The content meets curriculum requirements for the age group it is intended for. Students are able to understand that everyone has bad days, but that it is important to learn how to deal with them effectively. When reading this book, children learn that it is O.K. to express your feelings and emotions. Children learn effective communication skills and expressive behavior. Such expressive skills are good to have in the classroom and help to foster emotional development, social development, and problem solving skills. The content of the book is very relatable for children in the age group in which this book is intended for.
When teaching this lesson children will meet the following standards:
- SL. PK. 4 I can describe a personal experience by telling real or imagined stories
- SL.PK. 5 I can add drawings or other visual displays and explain them to others
- SL. PK. 6 I can speak with an appropriate voice level and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas
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