How to Catch a Mermaid is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
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SUMMARY
In "How to Catch a Mermaid" by Adam Wallace, young readers are invited on an enchanting journey to catch a mystical mermaid. The story follows a group of children who eagerly try various clever strategies and use imaginative tools to capture the elusive creature of the sea. From building sandcastles as bait to using shiny treasures as lures, their inventive tactics showcase their determination and resourcefulness. As they explore the depths of the ocean, the children encounter playful sea creatures and encounter the challenges of the underwater world. The book is filled with vibrant illustrations that bring the magic of the ocean to life, with sparkling waves and colorful marine life. With its engaging storyline and captivating artwork, "How to Catch a Mermaid" sparks the imagination and encourages young readers to embrace their sense of adventure and wonder.
 USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Analyze the setting of this book. Discuss where and when it takes place.
- Discuss the author’s use of rhyme and rhythm in this book.
- Encourage students to use their summarizing and retelling strategies.
- Teach students how contractions are used.
- Explore the different ways words can be made plural.
- Lead a class discussion on goal setting.
- Have a class discussion on the importance of sportsmanship.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30Â writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
- How to Catch a Dragon by Adam Wallace
- How to Catch a Monster by Adam Wallace
- How to Catch the Tooth Fairy by Adam Wallace
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