Build vocabulary and early language skills with this comprehensive story pack based on the beloved classic “Guess How Much I Love You” by Sam McBratney! Perfect for toddlers and young learners exploring concepts of love, body parts, and animal anatomy.
These Montessori-inspired materials support early language development through concrete, visual learning. Children develop essential word recognition skills, body awareness, and zoology vocabulary using clear photos and hands-on activities based on the heartwarming story of Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
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15 Vocabulary Picture Cards
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Matching Activities (picture-picture, big-small, similar, jigsaw puzzles)
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My Parts of a Hare Mat (real hare anatomy puzzle)
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Clear instructions
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Extension activity suggestions
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Digital PDF – Instant Download – Print and Go format
HOW TO USE:
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Download and print materials
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Laminate for durability (optional)
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Present vocabulary cards and model language
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Guide children through matching activities at their level
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Use Parts of a Hare mat for hands-on anatomy puzzle work
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Encourage independent exploration and self-correction
IDEAL FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE:
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Developing object identification and naming skills
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Learning body parts vocabulary
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Building communication through picture recognition
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Exploring concepts of love and affection from the story
KEY FEATURES:
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Montessori-Inspired Design: Realistic photography and hands-on materials support child-led vocabulary development
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Love & Affection Theme: Connects children to Valentine’s Day themes of love and family bonds through engaging story-based learning
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Language Development: Builds communication skills through story vocabulary and affection-themed conversations
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Zoology Connection: Real hare anatomy mat teaches accurate animal body parts alongside story language (arms vs. front legs) – bridges fiction and reality!
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Progressive Difficulty: 3 matching levels (identical pairs, size matching, similar pictures) plus jigsaw puzzles accommodate different skill levels and allow for growth
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Classroom Ready: Perfect for individual exploration, small group activities, or whole-class Valentine’s learning
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Flexible Implementation: Works standalone or combines with other Valentine’s activities and literacy units
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Develop story vocabulary through systematic word recognition practice
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Understand body parts through real hare anatomy puzzle
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Support language development and naming skills
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Enhance visual discrimination through matching activities at multiple difficulty levels
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Strengthen vocabulary retention through hands-on exploration
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Connect literacy learning to Valentine’s themes of love and affection
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Build problem-solving skills through varied matching challenges
STORY CONNECTION: Based on Sam McBratney’s classic tale of Little Nutbrown Hare trying to measure his love for Big Nutbrown Hare, this pack brings the beloved story to life through interactive vocabulary and hands-on activities. Perfect for Valentine’s Day units celebrating love and family bonds!
TEACHING MOMENTS: The Parts of a Hare mat provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss story language vs. real zoology – in the book, Little Hare uses “arms”, but real hares have front legs! This enriches children’s understanding and supports both literacy and science learning.
Transform Valentine’s learning into meaningful vocabulary building with these educator-designed materials that make story words accessible and developmentally appropriate for toddlers and young learners.
