A weekend with Wendell Coursework Example

Early Childhood Education
Name
Institution
Kevin Henkes, A weekend with Wendell, May 24, 1995, Greenwillow Books
The book addresses Bullying
Age 4-8
Wendell’s parents drop him off to spend the weekend at Sophie’s. Wendell is a bossy child while playing house he plays the mother, the father, and the children. Sophie played the dog. While playing bakery, Wendell got to be the baker while Sophie was the sweet roll. In all the games Wendell had the best roles while Sophie took the not so exciting parts. Sophie could not wait for the weekend to be over and for Wendell to leave. When Wendell gives Sophie a new hairdo with shaving cream, it marked the last straw. Sophie decides to make up a game that rendered Wendell speechless and friendship won the day (Henkes, 1995).
Have the children read the story out loud in a sequence with each kid participating. Have a question and answer session where the children answer the following questions; How should we treat our friends? What is the best way to react to bullying?
In groups of five have the children act out situations of bullying based on personal experience and about the story of Wendell and Sophie. What can we learn from our examples and the story of Wendell and Sophie?
This book is suitable for one on one and group sessions for children. It can be used for children with different ages because it covers a wide range of topics with the leading age group being from 4-8 years. Some of the limitations in using the book include; it is not clear whether Wendell changed his behavior after Sophie’s game.

A child would not know what to do after realizing their actions hurt the people around them. The book covers other areas including parenting and discipline although this is not the primary focus of the author.
Mercer Mayer, Baby Sister Says No, May 1st, 2000, Golden Books
The book addresses Sibling Rivalry
Ages 3-8
Little Critter’s sister will not stop bothering him. He is having a bad day, all he wants is to play with his friend who came over, but his sister says no to everything. Little Critter’s patience is almost running out when mama comes to the rescue, only then does his sister agree to take a nap because mama always knows best (Mayer, 1998).
Begin the conversation with the kids explaining what they understand about sibling rivalry, have some of them demonstrate before the class a scene on the same.
Have the kids point out some of the literature they have come across on sibling rivalry. From the lesson give an assignment on a pictorial view of what they have learned from the story of Little Critter.
The author through the book addresses an issue affecting children as they grow up, this book can be used for reference or one on one session for children and parents. The book can be used for children of different ages to the level a child is old enough to understand and appreciate their siblings. In the book Little Critter’s sister seems to be getting away with just about everything because she is young, the author does not focus on Critter’s emotions and how they can be handled. Sibling rivalry can lead to deflective behaviors in children; this is not addressed in the book. The book helps a child understand that they can coexist with their siblings without necessarily being enemies. There is no need for selfishness but love and concern for one another.
David Mills and Lizzie Finlay, Sam’s First Day,10th May 2002, London, United Kingdom
The book addresses fear
Ages 3-7 years
Sam is a talkative and active child. He talks at home and on his way to his first day in school. On arrival at school Sam becomes very quiet; even though he enjoyed building things and writing, he would not speak to anyone. Sam finds his voice only when his mother and sister come to pick him from school (Mills, Rajalingam & Finlay, 2004).
Discuss with the children their first experiences on their first day at school; choose randomly for the participation of each child.
Have the kids write their experience on their first day in school, let them note what other fears they may have for further discussion.
The author uses pictorial illustrations to relate to the various fears of a child which is reflected through Sam’s first day at school. This book can be used in on one session with children to help them conquer their fear and encourage them to have self-confidence. This book can be used for children joining school their very first time that is at age 3, and it can also apply when dealing with other fears of a child up to age seven. The book only speaks of Sam’s first day at school when faced with other worries children may fail to know how to act. Sam just gets to speak on seeing his mother and sister who come to pick him up after school. To a child, this creates the notion they can only be comfortable with their family. This book can help a child regain their confidence and confide in his/her teacher to help them face their fears while majoring in their strengths.
References
Bibliotherapy: Methods and Materials. Mildred L. Moody, Hilda K. LimperFacilitating Human Development through Reading: The Use of Bibliotherapy in Teaching and Counseling. J. S. Zaccaria, H. A. MosesReading Guidance and Bibliotherapy in Public, Hospital and Institution Libraries. Margaret E. Monroe. (1972). The Library Quarterly, 42(4), 439-442. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/620078.Henkes, K. (1995). A weekend with Wendell. New York: Mulberry Books.
Mayer, M. (1998). Baby sister says no. New York: Golden Book.
Mills, D., Rajalingam, N., & Finlay, L. (2004). Sam’s first day. London: Mantra.