Corduroy — Movement & Character Guide

About This Guide Some books don't just get read. They get felt. Corduroy is one of those books — a quiet story about being noticed, being chosen, and what it means to care for someone exactly as they are. This guide takes it deeper. Whether your child is 5 or 8, there's something here that will make them move, think, draw, and talk in ways a simple read-aloud never could. What's Inside ✦ Vocabulary Activities Four words pulled directly from the story — INSISTED, ESCALATOR, YANKED, and NOTICED — each explored through meaning, movement, a sentence example, and a draw box for your child to make it their own. ✦ Word Search A printable activity featuring all four Mighty Words. A perfect quiet moment after all that moving! ✦ Movement Sequence A full story-based movement guide — from Corduroy sitting still on the shelf to the biggest hug at the end. Timed sections, clear instructions, and a Character Connection that ties the movement to a real life principle. ✦ Character Trait: Caring A dedicated page exploring what it means to truly notice someone — and choose to show up for them. Includes a story connection, reflection question, draw space, and a family affirmation to say out loud together. ✦ Family Discussion Guide Three focused sections — About the Story, About the Words, and About YOU — with 2 questions each. Includes a fun language deep-dive: did you know the word "corduroy" may come from the French corde du roi — meaning "cloth of the king"? It's the kind of detail that turns a read-aloud into a real conversation. ✦ Completion Certificate Printable, colorable, and made to go on the fridge. This guide is for your family if: → Your child loves Corduroy and you want to go further → You're looking for something that moves, teaches, and connects — all at once → You believe learning lives in the body, the conversation, and the relationship The Details 10 pages · Instant PDF download Ages 5–8 · Single family use Perfect for home, homeschool, or read-aloud time Print as many times as you need The child who stops to notice — really notice — is already practicing one of the most powerful things a person can do. This guide helps them practice it young. → Instant Download