Ask the children how they think Trixie is feeling right now? Notice Dad’s face as Trixie continues her temper tantrum. When you get to the page where her Daddy says, “That’s right, we’re going home” stop and look at Trixie’s face. When you get to the page where Trixie realized something, stop and ask the children what they think Trixie realized. Let’s find out what happens, introduce the book. Explain that the story today is about a little girl who was helping her Daddy do the laundry at the laundromat. Ask the children if they have ever helped with the laundry? If some say “yes”, ask if they do the laundry at home or at the special laundry washing place? Ask if they know the name (laundromat). (I put the forks next to all the plates, I help take care of my baby, I put my toys away in the closet). Give them a moment to talk about any experiences they might have. Laundromat (a place where you go to do your laundry if you do not have a washer at home)Īsk the children if they ever help their parents do chores at home.

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