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...]
There Was an Old Lady Swallowed a Chick
There Was an Old Lady Swallowed a Chick: Easter causes all sorts of problems for me at school. It is the holiday that can't decide when it should come! There Was an Old Lady Swallowed a Chick My Easter tub at school is PACKED because sometimes Easter is early when we are working on addition. Sometimes Easter is late and we are working on subtraction. Sometimes Easter is right before … [Read more...]
Mama Do You Love Me?
Happy Snow Day! It didn't actually snow here in GA, but man is it COLD. We had yesterday and today off of school, so I was able to spend a LOT of time with the girls and spend a little bit of time on my newest art project. Here is a look at this pack called Easy as {Eskimo} Pie. The center of the pack is the Eskimo Art Project. {I included directions and tracers to make this as easy as pie … [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...]
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities: In the enchanting realm of early childhood education, few picture books hold the same timeless charm and educational value as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. With its vibrant illustrations, simple narrative, and profound themes, this beloved picture book has captured the hearts and imaginations of children and educators alike for generations. As … [Read more...]
The Jacket I Wear in the Snow Freebie
The Jacket I Wear in the Snow: Winter is such a fun time to add winter literacy integration options to our learning. We can integrate so many amazing books to integrate to guide our learning and peek student interest. And we can even add science ideas and activities in the Winter months. Winter Literacy Integration Ideas One book I love to integrate into our Winter learning is There … [Read more...]
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
Calling all Laura Numeroff fans who want to use the book If You Take a Mouse to the Movies in their classrooms. We have fun learning help to share with you. If you want to grab this book, you can snag it here. Sequencing Printables for the book If You Take a Mouse to the Movies. One of the best ways to retell a story is to sequence the events in the book. Check out this sequencing … [Read more...]
The Polar Express Activities for Kindergarten
The Polar Express Activities for Kindergarten If you are looking for The Polar Express Activities for Kindergarten and Polar Express activities for first grade, you are in the right place. The Polar Express is a classic Christmas story that is beloved by parents, teachers, and students. Check out all our learning ideas to bring their book to life and to tie in so many learning skills in a fun … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell Integrated Activity is loaded with learning fun. You see, it hit me today... I have to start planning for Christmas this week! When I leave school on Friday, I have to have all Thanksgiving put away and have my lesson plans for the week we come back from the break! {Breathe... Breathe...} There Was an Old Lady Who … [Read more...]