Story assessment

[Nikinoo]

Have my 2nd observation next month and want to prepare ahead this time as my 1st one was fairly easy as was an art activity. Right, i have to read a story about stranger danger , i am covering child protection, but i have no idea what sort of book to read. I also have to do singing etc, very nervous about this as havent actually read to the children yet. Any suggestions?

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, if you search for Stranger danger there are a few titles on other threads that may help.

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[Nikinoo]

Thankyou, I will have a look :)

[sazzle]

My colleague often reads "Small Bear Lost" - I haven't actually read it myself but I have seen some of her observations from the resulting conversations, and it would seem that it covers this area.

Find a book you can make a story sack for, that should earn you Brownie points!
Also, practice practice practice! The first time you read to the children you worry enough about keeping them interested (and sitting still!) you don't want to worry about your assessor too. You will be suprised at how soon you stop feeling silly when reading/singing. I have the worst singing voice in the world - but the kids dont care so neither do I! Action songs are good. Head shoulders knees and toes to get them on their feet, dingle dangle scarecrow, sleeping bunnies..
Speak clearly, slowly, and allow the children to comment on the story/pictures.

[pip squeak]

Head shoulders knees & toes is also good evidence toward 305.3 (Child Protection element) as it is helping children to put a name body parts

[Nikinoo]

Thanks very much for your advice, I hadnt thought of head shoulders knees and toes. I have my assessment this fri, i thought about reading 'Cuddly Dudley' as it was recommended on another forum on here. I've just looked through it and dont quite get how it relates to stranger danger. If anyone knows the book please could they explain, i am guessing it is to do with the Eskimo that wants to cuddle him :)