Description

Discover the captivating journey of Jack B. Nimble as he embarks on a quest of shadows and lights in this delightful guided reading book. In this digital storybook, Jack isn’t attempting to leap over a candlestick. Instead, he’s trying to outsmart his shadow, which poses a far more intriguing challenge. The narrative is beautifully tailored to explain the concept of shadows, the role of light, and how these elements interact to create a fascinating perspective. The rhymes are inspired by the classic nursery rhyme ‘Jack Be Nimble,’ adding a touch of familiarity and whimsical charm.

This richly illustrated, downloadable book aids in developing young readers’ vocabulary, comprehension, and cognitive abilities while stimulating their curiosity about science and nature. The blend of science and story makes the learning process fun. The guided reading book and PowerPoint slides book are perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading. This book asks questions, sparks imagination, and fosters scientific thinking, all in the form of a light-hearted adventure.

Shadows and lights?

How do you explain shadows and lights to preschoolers, kindergarteners, or first-grade students?

You use fun Mother Goose Rhymes and colorful illustrations, of course.

Jack the Nimble may be able to jump a candlestick, but can he jump his own shadow?

As Jack tries this new impressive trick, he discovers he cannot. He must learn about shadows. With the sun as his teacher, he learns what makes a shadow and the different light sources that can cast them. Knowing that shadows follow their source, Jack realizes he cannot jump his. Young children will love this new twist on the traditional Mother Goose Rhyme of Jack Be Nimble. Moreover, this creative resource will help students learn to read. They can recite a fun rhyming text while tracking each word.

The resource includes a printable 20-page guided reading book and a PowerPoint Presentation of the book. The text is easy for young readers to recite, track, and read. Additionally, the book includes full-color illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Dawn Stephens that also visually explain shadows and lights.

You can download this creative teacher resource and print an individual book for each student. The PowerPoint Show can be projected on a large screen, and the students can read the story as a group. Certainly, this resource will allow you to teach reading and science simultaneously.

A Teacher’s Guide is also available to accompany the book.

Buy both in this Bundle: Teach and Learn about Shadows

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