Stick and Stone 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
"Stick and Stone" by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld is a heartwarming and charming picture book that celebrates the beauty of friendship and the power of kindness. The story revolves around Stick, who feels alone, and Stone, who also feels alone but stands up for Stick when others are unkind. As their friendship grows they no longer feel alone, they encounter various challenges and learn the importance of supporting one another. With its simple yet impactful text and delightful illustrations, "Stick and Stone" teaches young readers about empathy, loyalty, and the positive impact of standing up for what is right. The book emphasizes the value of true friendship and the notion that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. "Stick and Stone" is a touching story that leaves readers with a heartwarming message about the transformative power of friendship and the importance of being there for one another.
 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 illustrations in the story. Discuss how they provide meaning that the words might not.
- Practice comparing and contrasting after you read the book.
- Teach a lesson on making connections to enhance comprehension.
- Practice identifying figurative language in the story.
- Use examples from the book to teach a lesson on interjections.
- Teach students how contractions are used.
- Discuss friendship and the qualities that make a good friend.
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
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