The Great Turkey Race by Steve Metzger
If you’re looking for an entertaining book to read to your students before Thanksgiving, you need to check out The Great Turkey Race by Steve Metzger! This was always a favorite November read aloud in my second grade classroom and today I want to share a few activities that go along with the book.
Creepy Carrots Retelling Activity
Looking for a fun and engaging way to practice summarizing? Check out this Creepy Carrots summarizing craft using the popular SWBST strategy (Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then)! Perfect for teachers and parents, this interactive activity helps students practice telling the key parts of the story.
The Little Linebacker (with a FREEBIE)
The Little Linebacker by Stephen Tulloch and Maria Dismondy tells the story of a young boy named Stephen who is determined to play football. Along the way Stephen faces challenges, but receives great advice to push through to reach his goal. Here are several activities you can pair with this book.
The Jelly Donut Difference (FREEBIE)
I was recently introduced to the story The Jelly Donut Difference by Maria Dismondy, and it has quickly become one of my favorite character education books. The Jelly Donut Difference focuses on Leah and Dexter, a brother and sister who don’t always get along, but eventually learn about kindness and generosity.
Nate the Great Book Series
If your first and second graders are ready to dive into the mystery genre, you need to check out the Nate the Great series written by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. These books are a little shorter than the typical chapter book and they include many illustrations that will keep your students turning the pages. Keep reading to find ways to use these books with students.
Ready, Freddy Chapter Book Series
Are you looking for a new chapter book series your first and second graders will enjoy? Take a look at the Ready, Freddy series by Abby Klein. Today I want to share a few ways I use these chapter books with my students.
Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day is just around the corner and I thought I’d share some of my favorite resources and books to use in the classroom.
Punxsutawney Phyllis (Activities and Resources)
I don’t know about you, but Groundhog Day always seems to sneak up on me each year. It has something to do with arriving so early in February and competing with so many other holidays early in the year. I tend to read several stories aloud to build schema about groundhogs and the holiday, but then we focus in on one story, Punxsutawney Phyllis (also called Wake Up, Groundhog). Here are some activities and resources you can pair with Punxsutawney Phyllis.
Sneezy the Snowman Resources
Are you reading Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright to your class this month? I want to share a few activities you can pair with this story that your students will enjoy!
A New Improved Santa Activities & Crafts
A New Improved Santa by Patricia Rae Wolff is a story about staying true to yourself and makes a great read aloud near Christmas. Here are some activities and ideas for using this book in your classroom!
The Very Stuffed Turkey (Turkey Craft & Book Companion)
Are you still looking for a great read aloud before Thanksgiving? You should grab a copy of The Very Stuffed Turkey by Katharine Kenah! This is a great story about a turkey who just can’t say no to one more meal with a friend. I want to share some activities you can pair with this Thanksgiving book.
The Littlest Pilgrim (Book Companion Freebie)
The Littlest Pilgrim by Brandi Dougherty is a sweet little story about friendship that I love to read before Thanksgiving. Here are some resources you can use in your classroom, too!