"Leo the Late Bloomer"

Authors: Robert Kraus

Summary: Leo is behind his friends in reading, writing, drawing, eating neatly and speaking. When Leo’s father becomes concerned, Leo’s mother explains that Leo is simply a "late bloomer."  Leo “blooms” pleasing his patient parents and of course, himself.

Theme: You can do anything that you want to do as long as you stay positive!

Initiation Questions and Activity:

Questions: What do you think it means to be a "late bloomer"? What are some ways you can achieve something? What is something you want to achieve?
Activity: Have the children make a list of goals they would like to achieve and share it with the class.

Culminating and Extending Questions and Activity:

Questions: What did you like about the story? Why do you think Leo never gave up? What is one thing you learned about the story?

Activity: Write your own story about when you had to work hard to achieve something! Draw a picture of your accomplishment!