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My Mouth Is A Volcano” is a charming and humorous book written by Julia Cook that tells the story of a young boy named Louis who struggles with interrupting and talking over others. This book is an excellent resource for teachers who want to teach their students about the importance of respectful communication and listening skills. My Mouth Is A Volcano takes an empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to capture their rambunctious thoughts and words for expression at an appropriate time. Next, students will cut a wedge piece from the circle to make a Pacman shape. The teacher may need to assist younger students.One of the great things about “My Mouth Is A Volcano” is that it’s suitable for children of all ages and reading levels. This makes it an excellent book to incorporate into classroom lessons and activities for a variety of age groups. The related activities we’ve compiled can be adapted to suit different age ranges, making it easy for teachers to customize their lessons based on their students’ needs. Julia’s first children’s book is A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue. Several years ago, Julia wanted a good way to teach children the difference between tattling and telling. When she couldn’t find what she was looking for, she decided to write her own book – A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue. Does Julia Cook have any childrens books about mental health? The last controlling our volcano resource that is included is a whole class or individual incentive you could use to support your students in being aware of when they interrupt. I have included several versions. During whole group time, every time you have a mini-lesson or short period of time, like 5-15 minutes, and no one blurts out, you can color in a volcano. When all the volcanoes are colored in the class can earn an extra little prize. With the different versions, you can start easy and work your way up to more volcanoes. I think this will be awesome in my classroom! There are also some bracelets that you just print, cut and staple onto students who are in control of their volcanoes. A nice positive reinforcement for those students who are always in control of their volcanoes. My Mouth Is A Volcano, a children’s picture book by Julia Cook, brings one very important lesson to the world. A lesson we’re sure many parents would like other adults (and so many teenagers) to teach keep in mind: Interrupting is rude!

These highly engaging Julia Cook – author of “My Mouth are a Volcano” themed activity is sure to be a hit with your young learners. The book is intended for kids ages 4 to 7. I am a school teacher. How can I get in touch with the author? Summary: Louis is a young boy who speaks without having permission to talk and will interrupt his teachers, friends, and family. He gets in trouble for this at school and at home and is told to wait his turn, but he can’t help his mouth from “erupting.” When Louis is presenting his Star Student poster, Rude Richard and Rude Courtney interrupt him, and he gets very upset. After telling his mother what happened, his mother shares that other people feel that way when his mouth erupts while they are talking. His mother teaches him how to breathe in his words to prevent his mouth from erupting like a volcano, and it works! Hand each student several strips of red and orange paper. On each strip, students will write down the ideas and strategies that will help them wait their turn, listen attentively and not erupt like a volcano. To bring the lessons of the book into the classroom, we’ve compiled a list of the best 2023 activities based on the story. These activities are designed to be engaging and relatable to young readers, while also helping them understand the value of respectful communication. They include role-playing exercises, writing prompts, and classroom discussions that encourage students to reflect on their communication habits and develop stronger listening skills.Individual students who might benefit from this book would be students that have a tendency to interrupt you when you're talking and do not realize the impact it has on other people. Told from Louis’ perspective, this story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of respecting others by listening and waiting for their turn to speak. About The Author This book is great to use in the beginning of the school year and throughout the year to teach children about being respectful to others when they are speaking. A lesson to use with this book is bring in a soda bottle and shake it up in front of the class. Ask students what would happen if you open the soda bottle right away? Next, start to open the bottle to show all of the bubbles that start to come of the top. Then as you read the story let the soda bottle sit there without opening it. At the end of the story have students discuss the theme and how we can connect this story to our own lives. Open the soda bottle and see what happens when you give something time and wait to open it. Discuss with students that it is important to wait to speak and give it a little time so that you don’t “explode.” Have students complete a writing activity where they connect to the main character and a time that they were a volcano. Then have them describe how it feels when someone was a volcano to them. Finally, have them connect what they will do to not have their mouth be a volcano. Make sure students understand different strategies they can use. This is a great book to reference throughout the year.

You can find the activity book here: My Mouth Is A Volcano Activity Book. What is Julia Cooks first book? In fact, his thoughts are so important to him that when he has something to say, his words begin to wiggle, and then they do the jiggle, then his tongue pushes all of his important words up against his teeth and he erupts, or interrupts others. In trying to pindown the problem, I think the book is too juvenile in its most repetitive phrase. "My tummy starts to rumble and then it starts to grumble, my words begin to wiggle, and then they do the jiggle, my tongue pushes all of my important words up against my teeth and then...." is so grating that I felt annoyed at myself just for reading it aloud. And you have to read it over and over again. I just don't talk like that. It was too babyish for me. Before the activity, print a stressors placemat for each student and draw a large circle on each piece of brown construction paper.

The main character is Louis. Some other important characters are his family. Louis has like orange hair. The story takes place in his house and school. Teach your students about respect through the read aloud “My Mouth is a Volcano” by Julia Cook. This particular book focuses on why it is important to not interrupt and how to practice control before doing so. Have students label one side with their name (this will end up on the inside) and the other side “Int-Erupters.”