Today we talked about Spencer, the main character from Too Many Toys, another FUN and ENGAGING book by David Shannon. Meet sweet, and spoiled, Spencer! He loves to wear his space helmet and he has the classic BIG mouth! We made his hair inside the helmet and then a mixture of both. I am not sure which one I like better. Too Many Toys Reading Comprehension game We played our amazing … [Read more...]
David Goes to School David Shannon Author Study
Do you adore David Shannon as much as I do!?! After using the book No, David! to discuss titles and book covers, we used the sequel David Goes to School and David Gets in Trouble to discuss what happens at the beginning of a book. David Goes to School We recall the story, David Goes to School, and we write what we remember that happened in the beginning. We also practiced drawing our … [Read more...]
David Shannon Author Study
David Shannon Author Study: Each year my students complete an author study to review all those reading comprehension standards we have worked on all year. Honestly, this study is a joy and so much fun, I am sad every time we send home our finished books. David Shannon Author Study My kinders love learning about David Shannon as an author and illustrator just as much as they enjoy … [Read more...]
Reading Comprehension Game Questions Answered
I guess last week's post about "Write Me Three Questions Answered" got you guys asking, because I had a sweet friend ask me about the Reading Comprehension games I create based on awesome Children's Literature, many of which are now request from you guys. She asked how I use these games and why I feel they are important. LOVE IT... I started creating these games a few years ago because I noticed … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
Take a look at my newest activities I am prepping for the upcoming week. We are using a sure-fire hit... There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat We are sequencing the story using these cards and a sequencing sheet. We also played the classroom's favorite reading comprehension game... We also use the word wall and writing prompts to make writing fun! More Old Lady Bat Activities We also … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell: Use this fun and exciting book to teach your students. Check out these activities, printables, and learning fun you can use in your classroom. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell Since we cover this book at the end of a school year, we typically have better writers at this time of year. Here are some student examples of the writing … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose: Check out this teacher's favorite book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose book by Lucille Colandro. And because so many of you guys have asked for an Old Lady Rose sequencing sheet. Keep reading to check out some learning activities using this book that is perfect for Valentine's Day. Grab the Book There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves
Using a great book to make learning more fun is an ideal way to teach across many curriculum areas. I can't wait to show you some of my learning ideas for the book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves. Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves Sequencing Cards We read the book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves, many times. We use sequencing cards to retell the story using a … [Read more...]