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. We played our amazing learning game covering this book and all those … [Read more...]
David Shannon Author Study {Part 2}
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 to discuss what happens in the beginning of a book. We recall the story story and write what we remember happened in the beginning. We also practiced drawing our illustrations like David Shannon... using LOTS of colors, filling the … [Read more...]
David Shannon Author Study {Part 1}
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. My kinders love learning about David Shannon as an author and illustrator just as much as they enjoy reading his amazing books. We worked on our over two weeks … [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 … [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...]
David Shannon Author Study
Every May, my class does a David Shannon Author Study because I adore David Shannon almost as much as my students do. Before the Common Core rolled out, I felt my kids needed to learn about stories and gain reading comprehension skills to be successful in 1st grade. Hence, we learned through the fun and inspiring David Shannon books. Now that the Common Core is here, this unit ties in … [Read more...]
Bigger and Badder…
I updated my Old Lady Shell Lit pack a few weeks ago but I forgot to tell you guys about it. I added a TON of new materials and made it even more fun. BEST yet... I didn't change the price. If you already bought it, you can re-download it for free by going under my purchases. Here is a peek at my bigger and better unit. here on TpT, here on TN Here are some student … [Read more...]
This and That… with some Mother’s Day Prep
This time of year is exhausting... From now until those kids leave for the year I am beyond swamped! I am working on -Paper scrapbooks -Digital scrapbooks -Graduation program with costumes, lines, musics, props... -Awards and Superlatives -Mother's Day And this is in addition to teaching everyday... with randomness that messes up the schedule often. (I am sure you can all relate... … [Read more...]
Peek at My Week with Some Freebies
I am going to attempt to show you some of my visual lesson plans for this week with Dee Dee Willis' Linky Peek at My Week. And I have some freebies to give you guys too! This week my amazing kids are learning about verbs, the -oo digraphs like book and spoon, life cycles, the -ook family, sight word does, and mixing addition and subtraction. During calendar, I have several verb … [Read more...]
Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose Freebie
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. Grab the Book Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose First, check out this awesome book that is a hit with little learners, There Was an Old Lady Who … [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 the sequencing cards to retell the story … [Read more...]