My Mouth Is a Volcano

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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. Do you ever have trouble waiting for your turn to speak or interrupting your classmates? How does it feel to wait before you speak? 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!

This product was designed to go with the story “My Mouth is a Volcano” by Julia Cook. Read the story (not included with this product) to your students, and then have them complete the craft. I gave this book 5 stars because it is a great story to teach students a social skill, being respectful and not interrupting others when they are speaking. This story is a fictional story about a boy who constantly interrupts his teacher, friends, and family when they are speaking. The fictional aspect is that the boy has a “volcano” inside him. It is realistic fiction because the story could happen with children interrupting others, but the story does not really happen. It gives a great visual for children because it talks about how the boy has a volcano in his body that “erupts” and he “explodes” which is when he is interrupting others. It shows how his friends, family, and classmates get upset because he is always interrupting and the boy has it happen to him so he understands how it feels. At the end of the story the boy learns a strategy to calm his “volcano” and not interrupt others and he learns a valuable lesson. 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.Find out how a young boy from the Midwest became one of the most important writers and activists of the Harlem Renaissance in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series! I read this to my 6 year old to help reinforce his own personal awareness with topics that he struggles with or to help prevent a struggle due to his ADHD. Being aware of what we need to work on is the first step to making changes and hopefully by doing this we can prevent our children from future frustrations and disappointments within themselves. It is easier to mold them into respectful, responsible children at a younger age than it will be to break bad habits later on in life. With that said this book is one of many that we read as our "self help" kinda books. Every night I choose 1 book to add to the mix of his own book choices, depending on what I am trying to make him aware of and teach him coping skills in regards to things he struggled with that day or week. I hope this list is helpful. I know I always LOVE finding someone’s review that lists more great books on these kind of topics as I am always looking for more resources! Meet your favorite book creators, launch an author study, browse our themed booklists, get tips on how to choose and use kids’ books, find guidance on building a more diverse bookshelf, celebrate annual literacy events with us, and more!

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. This book is about Louis and how he cannot keep his thoughts inside of his head. He has many people who does not like him because he is always interrupting them. When Louis has to present in front of the class, he is soon seeing that what he does in the classroom affects him personally when his classmates do the same to him. Ask students to write or draw on their placemat things that cause them to erupt (e.g., things that cause them to feel overwhelmed with anger, fear, sadness or stress). This is a story about a young boy named Louis is cannot control his speaking out. He often will interrupt and speak when it is not his turn. As the story goes on, Louis starts to become interrupted by others. When this occurs, Louis became aware of the importance of not speaking out and respecting others when they are talking! The story also teaches ways to help students control their words!Raising Boys With ADHD: Secrets for Parenting Healthy, Happy Sons (LOVE this book, great resources. I have been using it for 3 years now. It is categorized by age and the challenges that come with that age) Many children need extra support to become skilled readers. Learn more about why some kids struggle, what effective interventions look like, how to create inclusive classrooms so every child can thrive, and much more. This book companion is an engaging and fun tool for nurturing important literacy skills! It is intended to be used after reading, “My Mouth is a Volcano!” by Julia Cook. The metaphor of a 'mouth volcano' erupting with words captures the essence of what it feels like for children when they have something urgent to say. This visual analogy not only resonated with my daughter but also made her giggle, ensuring the message was delivered in an engaging manner.

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. As far as small group use for this book, it could be used as a way of showing the value of respecting others and waiting their turn to talk within a conversation. My Mouth Is a Volcano is a realistic fiction that will surely burst right out of the book! It is a book to help children manage their thoughts and words without interrupting.

As far as whole group use, this book could be used if your class has not been following directions to put them in your shoes and perspective of how it feels to be interrupted and disrespected. While the topic could easily become preachy, the author approaches it with empathy and understanding. The characters are lovable and flawed, just like real kids, making it easy for young readers to see themselves in the story. An Exceptional Children's Guide to Touch: Teaching Social and Physical Boundaries to Kids (Good book to help discuss a difficult topic! I have passed this book around to many friends! Awareness is key to Prevention)

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 Teach students to identify the author’s purpose for writing a book and what they hope readers do when they’re finished. Discover how to support your child’s growth as a young reader and writer — with our Reading 101 for Families guide, bilingual parent tips, ideas for building your child’s knowledge of the world, Q&A with experts, and guidance on connecting with your child’s school.Amazing book! I have a class that was very talkative... So, when I read the description I thought it would be perfect and turns out... This book was absolutely PERFECT!!! After reading the story we had several conversations about how others feel when you "erupt" them and how it can interrupt lessons. An amazing story the was written well for any age level to understand the importance of respecting the words of others.