My Mouth Is a Volcano

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First, the important words make their way down from his head onto his tongue, then his tummy starts to rumble, the words wiggle, and his tongue pushes them into his teeth and they erupt from his mouth. Most of the illustrations were made to look like they were drawn out by a young kid, this really adds to the personality and character of the book. During whole group time, every time you have a mini-lesson or short period of time, like 5-15 minutes, and no one blurts out, you can color in a volcano.

I read this book to my children and it was a great conversation starter about interrupting and ways to control it. There are also some bracelets that you just print, cut and staple onto students who are in control of their volcanoes.His mom lets Louise know how others might feel while being interrupted, but she also gives him a way to cope with his feelings in a way that he understands.

Our book companion for My Mother is a Volcano has 29 comprehension questions, 30 writing prompts, and ideas for teaching grammar and social emotional learning. When words pop into Louis head, he feels them slide down his head, onto his tongue, and they erupt out of his mouth just like a volcano!

She recommends that when words pop into Louis’ head, he bite down, take a deep breath and breathe the words out.

The story helps to show Noodle that he also does not like it when others interrupt him and this is the beginning of his turn around to mange is own actions.By incorporating these activities into their curriculum, teachers can help their students develop communication skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. The characters in the story with him are just like the friends, teachers and family members any child reading the story might have.