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Do what works best for encouraging your child’s exploration during this literacy activity. Consult your pediatrician, physical therapist (PT), and/or occupational therapist (OT) first. |\n| --- |\n| Did you know reading books is a great opportunity to support STEM learning?\u003Cbr>Oscar and the Moth is a book written by Geoff Waring.\u003Cbr>This book is about light and dark, and how our world is dark at night and light in the day because of rotation away from and towards the sun. A funny moth helps Oscar learn more about why and when we have light and darkness.\u003Cbr>􀂄If you do not have a paper copy of this book, watch a YouTube video of someone reading the book. If you prefer to read it to your child yourself, just mute the audio. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dliCeF1dlak](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dliCeF1dlak)\u003Cbr>􀂄Check your local library to see if it allows you to borrow a digital version of this book to read on a laptop, tablet, or phone. |\n|  |\n\n| | OSCAR AND THE MOTH\u003Cbr>BOOKMARK\u003Cbr>STORYBOOK CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR YOUNG CHILD |\n| --- | --- |\n| Every child is different, and these are only suggested adaptations and activities. Do what works best for encouraging your child’s independent exploration during this daily routine. Consult your pediatrician, physical therapist (PT), and/or occupational therapist (OT) first. |  |\n| 􀂄Print this page and cut around the edges.\u003Cbr>􀂄Do not forget to PEER! Use additional Prompts if needed, Evaluate and Expand your child’s answers, and Repeat the prompts.\u003Cbr>􀂄Look at STEMIE’s tips for making adaptations to the storybook reading process and on the following pages:\u003Cbr>[https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/](https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/)[ ](https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/)[guide-book-adaptations](guide-book-adaptations)[ ](guide-book-adaptations)􀂄If you print this page, you can download or view online by scanning the QR code below.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Expanding | Science Oscar and the Moth\u003Cbr>By Geoff Waring Complete a sentence\u003Cbr>“When our side of the Earth turns toward the sun, it gets   (light).” Recall\u003Cbr>“Why is it colder at night?”(The sun’s warmth is gone.) Open-ended questions\u003Cbr>“How are shadows made?” WH questions\u003Cbr>“Why do some sea creatures make their own light?”\u003Cbr>Distancing questions\u003Cbr>“Do you like day or night better? Why?” STEM Words & Ideas to Explore • Light/Dark\u003Cbr>• Shadow\u003Cbr>• Living Things\u003Cbr>• Weather\u003Cbr>[stemie.fpg.unc.edu](stemie.fpg.unc.edu) |  |\n|  |  |\n\n| |  | OSCAR AND THE MOTH\u003Cbr>ADAPTATIONS |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| STORYBOOK CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR YOUNG CHILD\u003Cbr>Every child is different, and these are only suggested adaptations and activities. Do what works best for encouraging your child’s independent exploration during this daily routine. Consult your pediatrician, physical therapist (PT), and/or occupational therapist (OT) first. |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT/DEAF-BLINDNESS/MULTIPLE DISABILITIES: STORYBOX\u003Cbr>Select corresponding items and place them in a container/box. Items may include:\u003Cbr>􀂄 Flashlight\u003Cbr>􀂄 Toy cat\u003Cbr>􀂄 Paper moth\u003Cbr>Image credit: Adobe Stock This adaptation can also…\u003Cbr>􀂄 Increase children’s attention and engagement\u003Cbr>􀂄 Support children with sensory challenges |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| | Follow your child’s lead and interests. Enthusiastically ask your child questions about what they are doing and what they like. |  | | Answer your child’s questions. If you do not know the answer, work together with your child to discover the answer. | | Encourage your child to participate in the activity as much as possible. Praise your child’s efforts and successes. |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\n| | OSCAR AND THE MOTH\u003Cbr>ADAPTATIONS |\n| --- | --- |\n| STORYBOOK CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR YOUNG CHILD\u003Cbr>Every child is different, and these are only suggested adaptations and ","cbCaitbDh1uWfCxB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitbDh1uWfCxB","pdf",860894,"English","# Did You Know\n## Book overview\n## How to find the book\n# Bookmark\n## Printing and using prompts\n## STEM word exploration\n# Adaptations\n## Storybox for visual impairment and deaf-blindness\n## Alternate communication: pictures, symbols, signs, and icons\n## Visual cues: use to prompt\n## Reading interaction strategies","[{\"question\":\"What is Oscar and the Moth mainly about?\",\"answer\":\"It explores light and dark, explaining how our world is lit by day and dark at night because of Earth’s rotation toward and away from the sun. 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