Lesson Plan

Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie

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How would you feel if you lost your belly button? Read about Billy Brown in Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie by Bobby and Sherry Norfolk. Young learners retell the story, answer questions, focus on the letter B and parts of the body, and cook some belly button-shaped pasta.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Split the activities up into several days, or divide the class into stations to rotate between each activity
  • Use extension activities as fun outdoors or cooking lessons
  • Have kids complete the worksheets as homework assignments to reinforce instruction
Classroom Considerations
  • Some activities require adult supervision and help
Pros
  • Variety of activities will interest even your most reluctant readers
  • Includes a version for older learners (second grade)
Cons
  • None
Common Core