Big Learning for
Little Readers
Repetitive rhyming patterns
Bright and simple illustrations
Fun and engaging text
SUPPORTS TODDLER & PRESCHOOL EARLY LEARNING CONCEPTS
Speech and Language Development
Color and Pattern Recognition
Inferencing and Problem-Solving
Sight Word Identification
HEY CHICKY CHICK
READING GUIDE
Ideas for engaging little learners BEFORE, DURING, & AFTER reading Hey Chicky Chick
BEFORE
Have students share their favorite colors
Ask students what they already know about chicks (baby birds/chickens)
Explore the different shapes and elements on the book cover.
DURING
Identify the colors
“Hey chicky chicky with your wings so...,” pause and let the students identify the color of that chick.
Predict the animal
Before turning the page, ask students to predict what animal they think actually has that characteristic.
Finish the rhyme
After reading the book at least one time, pause and let students try to finish the rhyme.
AFTER
Built-in activity from the book
Use the matching activities in the back of the book to practice identifying animal traits and colors.
Color and discuss the animals
Print out the free coloring sheets and talk about unique animal features while students color.
Craft YOUR color and let it GLOW
Cut out different color wings for students to glue onto their very own unique chicky chick. Display in the classroom to celebrate diversity!
Meet the Author
Leah Lanning is an author and illustrator who proudly serves as Head Chick!