Julián Is a Mermaid
From Let's Learn · 2020
Pre-KK1st2ndReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
A read-aloud of Jessica Love's award-winning picture book. Julián dreams of becoming a mermaid, and his abuela surprises him with love and acceptance. The reader lingers on the lush illustrations and the warm feelings between Julián and his grandmother.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
After watching “Julián Is a Mermaid” together:
- What did Julián want to become?
- How did the pictures show you the way Julián was feeling?
- How did Julián's abuela show that she loved and accepted him?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: imagine, mermaid, abuela, accept, proud
Draw yourself as anything you imagine being. Write one sentence telling how it makes you feel.