{"product_id":"read-aloud-companion-no-david-from-no-to-knowlesson-and-activities","title":"READ ALOUD COMPANION- No David!- From NO to KNOW Lesson and Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp young learners understand why classroom expectations matter with this interactive kindergarten read-aloud lesson pack for \u003cem\u003eNo, David!\u003c\/em\u003e by David Shannon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply labelling behaviour as “good” or “bad,” this lesson encourages children to look closely at a classroom situation, consider who might be affected and suggest a safer, kinder or more helpful choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the interactive read-aloud, children discuss why an adult might say no and practise turning a problem into a positive replacement choice. After reading, children become Choice Detectives as they sort realistic classroom situation cards, explain their thinking and revise choices that may interfere with safety, kindness or learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe student reflection page gives children space to draw the original problem, imagine a new choice and explain how their idea would help the classroom community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Interactive teacher lesson plan\u003cbr\u003e• Learning goal and success criteria\u003cbr\u003e• Before-, during- and after-reading prompts\u003cbr\u003e• Choice Detectives sorting mat\u003cbr\u003e• Eight photographic classroom situation cards\u003cbr\u003e• Oral-language sentence supports\u003cbr\u003e• From No to Know student reflection page\u003cbr\u003e• Assessment look-fors\u003cbr\u003e• Differentiation suggestions\u003cbr\u003e• Suggested next steps\u003cbr\u003e• Ontario Kindergarten 2026 connections\u003cbr\u003e• U.S. Common Core Kindergarten connections\u003cbr\u003e• Square product thumbnail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKILLS SUPPORTED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Understanding classroom expectations\u003cbr\u003e• Identifying problems and possible solutions\u003cbr\u003e• Making safe, kind and helpful choices\u003cbr\u003e• Considering how choices affect others\u003cbr\u003e• Explaining thinking\u003cbr\u003e• Listening to different viewpoints\u003cbr\u003e• Oral communication\u003cbr\u003e• Drawing, dictating and beginning writing\u003cbr\u003e• Self-regulation and classroom belonging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flexible resource can be used during whole-group learning, small-group instruction, community-building lessons, behaviour discussions or follow-up Independent Activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lesson uses curious, supportive language and focuses on the choice rather than labelling or shaming the child. Children are never required to disclose their own behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The picture book is not included and must be obtained separately. This is an independently created educational resource and is not affiliated with the author or publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweet Little Learners - Everything Kindergarten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762314686718,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2197\/0686\/files\/david1.png?v=1787432656","url":"https:\/\/sweetlittlelearners.ca\/products\/read-aloud-companion-no-david-from-no-to-knowlesson-and-activities","provider":"Sweet Little Learners - Everything Kindergarten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}