The Jacket I Wear in the Snow

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The rhyme and repetitive text is so much fun for students to listen to.

What do you wear in the snow?

This Interactive Google Slide resource is perfect as a follow up to this delightful story.

Slide One to Ten:  Text with click and drag the item to match.

Slide Eleven: Type and Write...What did the boy do after he came inside?  What do you like to do after a cold day in the snow?

Slide Twelve:  Click and drag items in order as you retell the story.

Slide Thirteen:  Use text to click and drag order of events in the story.

Slide Fourteen:  Things that melt...click and drag yes or no.

So much fun!!

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This paper/pencil resource is perfect for a "winter" day!

It is perfect for a full day of fun!

It includes warm up, word work, writing, comprehension, reading, math, craft and even a little bit of science.

I can't wait to be out one day so I can leave this for the sub:) or have a "fun Friday" when I want to keep curriculum embedded but just want a little bit of fun.

No need to fuss on making plans...this is a complete day with a perfect story starter...I Wear A Jacket in the Snow!

 

Click Clack Boo! A Literary Companion

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This is an adorable literary companion for the story Click, Clack, Boo! 

by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. 

Those silly farm animals are at it again and of course duck is sure to have something to do with the ruckus.

You class will love the story and these activities will provide an opportunity for you to add comprehension practice and writing along with the reading.

There is a Duck in costume to top the student writing pages about the "best costume".

Colorful vocabulary cards also accompany the packet for posting.

 Writing includes:

Sensory...at the barn party they might hear, see, taste.

Summary...  Somebody wanted but so.

Opinion...Halloween is spooky or fun?

Comprehension focuses on Cause/Effect, Sequencing, and Story Elements.

These are ideal to use after sharing the story with the class.

Word work is also included and can be placed in your literacy center.

ABC Order, Spooky Opposites and Definitions.

Click Clack Boo...Doreen Cronin

Farmer Brown is not fond of Halloween but Duck thinks a party is perfect!

Another of Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin's creations.

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Adorable craft with a Voting on Costume award.

Vocabulary for posting and two word work pages.

Comprehension includes:

sensory, summary, story elements, cause and effect

Opinion writing about Halloween and a look at definitions.

There is a read and sequence or read and decide if it is beginning, middle, end.

Students can also make a list of their favorite treats.

Two math games for your math center.

Odd/Even 

Crankenstein

Crankenstein is so much fun!  A little "Halloweenie" with a "cranky" theme.

I love using this during the Halloween season especially if you are in a building where Halloween cannot be celebrated.

Crankenstein gets cranky and says "MEHHRRR" when he hears...Bedtime and more!

Perfect for text to self.

And wouldn't these look cute decorating your classroom and for showcasing student ideas.

Draw or write option.

The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!

 

 Are you feeling lucky this month?

You will if you take advantage of this delightful "literary companion"!

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Farmer Dale's Red Pickup Truck! by Lisa Wheeler

I am so excited!

I just discovered that Lisa Wheeler lives just 3 miles from me in my small town of Addison, Michigan.

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Until a visit to a local gift shop I had not read even one of her books and now I cannot seem to stop exploring them all.  

I had Porqupining...A prickly love story!(2002)...in my collection and read it every Valentine's Day to my class.

Never made the connection that Lisa was the author.

But now that I have discovered her and the delightful stories she creates I will certainly read more!

To date my favorite is Farmer Dale's Red Pickup Truck written in 2003.

This delightful story will capture your student's attention, bring a smile to their face, and have them wanting to read it again and again.

Its sequential pattern, delightful characters, and rhyme bring the trip to town in Farmer Dale's Red Pickup Truck a trip to remember.

"Moooove over" says Bossy Cow.

"Baaaad idea" says Woolly Sheep.

To celebrate my find and to thank Lisa for sharing this amazing story I want to provide all my followers with these FREEBIES! (PS...If you don't have the book talk to your librarian OR better yet find one for your classroom set.)

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Note how each activity is differentiated to meet a variety of levels.

If you like these and want more for this wonderful story read on!!

I have differentiated the entire packet so grades k, 1, and 2 can work comfortably.

To follow the story I know your class will benefit from these activities.

An Author Study and two math games...one for addition and another for subtraction.

There is a sequencing page, a who/what/where/when/why, and a character chat about Farmer Dale.

Students will describe the pickup truck, summarize the story and thing of questions they would like to ask Farmer Dale.  They will also predict why he is going to town.

Word work includes making words, ABC order, and Character match.

Finally work with cooperation...that is how the problem is solved.

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