Where Are My Glasses?
#1 in Dominie Readers Series
What’s inside...
Dominie Readers are engaging books designed for K-2 children to promote early success in reading. Filled with delightful rhymes, humorous stories, exciting plot lines, and beautiful illustrations, these books feature simple, easy-to-read type and language repetition to reinforce fundamental reading skills. The stories include amusing and engaging characters and plots that motivate children to read and develop comprehension. Additionally, the books support phonemic awareness, phonics instruction, build fluency and vocabulary, and develop text comprehension skills. They are suitable for various reading settings and align with the skills highlighted in the Reading First initiative.
Character compass
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Discussion points
Why do you think the character keeps misplacing their glasses?
How do you think the character feels when they can't find their glasses?
What are some ways the character could remember where they put their glasses?
Can you think of a time when you lost something important? How did you feel?
What does this story teach us about taking care of our belongings?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing a personal story about a time you lost something important to help your child connect with the character.
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts about the story by asking them how they would feel in similar situations.
Discuss the importance of responsibility and keeping track of personal items to help your child understand the moral of the story.
Use expressive reading to make the story more engaging; change your tone of voice to match the emotions and actions in the book.
After reading, ask your child to draw a picture of where they think the character might finally find their glasses, encouraging creative thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The story illustrates the importance of keeping track of personal belongings through the protagonist's quest to find their glasses.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking better care of their toys, books, and other possessions, understanding the importance of putting things back in their place.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the protagonist faces the challenge of finding their glasses, demonstrating various methods of problem-solving.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and explore different solutions when they encounter problems, whether in their academic or personal life.
Example Lesson: Independence
Explanation: The main character's journey to find their glasses alone underscores the value of self-reliance and personal initiative.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to take initiative in handling their own issues, such as preparing their school bag or resolving minor disputes with peers autonomously.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The search for the missing glasses requires careful observation and attention to detail, qualities that are subtly woven into the narrative.
Real-World Application: Children can hone observational skills by paying closer attention to their surroundings, which can help in academic activities like reading or in playing sports.
Example Lesson: Memory Enhancement
Explanation: Remembering where they last saw the glasses is a crucial plot point, emphasizing the importance of memory.
Real-World Application: This can assist children in developing better memory skills, useful in both educational settings for remembering facts and in daily life for recalling tasks.