The Little Red Hen

The Little Red Hen

great read aloud

We talked about the importance of play... and of course, work is equally important.  Lessons early in childhood about work at home and work at school would be beneficial to that child when he/she is a grown up. All people and animals work each day; it's what makes us sleep well at night.  What kind of work do you like to do? 

 The Little Red Hen is a perfect read aloud for PreK -Grade 1 and older.  It's a classic ... and one of those books we go back to ...to read again. It's fun and children love the story.   There are many versions but the story remains in tact.  

The author's message? 

work hard...help out...share...plan ahead... 

rewards and fairness

I made  literacy-math centers to use with The Little Red Hen... 

I made it 

"all by myself" 

bright, bold and colorful clip art made by me also

you can find literacy and math pack for 

Grades PreK- Grade 1   HERE

this pack includes 58 pages to use with this book- the pages and activities help with reading comprehension and retelling the story

pages for math center...pages for literacy center

Little Red Hen

here are some example pages included in this 

literacy-math center pack:

phonics page - rhyming words for cat

Complete the sentence

What comes next?  Math Center Activity

The Little Red Hen works hard and she is rewarded.

vocabulary words for your pocket chart without pictures

Vocabulary words for your pocket chart and writing center with pictures

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Children Need to Play Everyday

Playing is child's work.  Read this article below adapted from GreatSchools   on 
5 ways that children play naturally and the many reasons why play is so important to their development.

You can download this article HERE

friends play together to socialize and grow

free play - "always a good idea"

  and she also plays!!!!

Going Places

Create Something and Smile

Being creative may just get you to the place you would like to be.   Going Places, by Peter and Paul Reynolds is a fabulous read aloud and your students will listen attentively.  New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds sketches out the story in his captivating style.  Introduce the book by previewing the cover and asking, "What do you think this book is about?"  Read the title. "What do you think these kids are doing?"    "Where are they?"  After discussion about these questions, ask "How will we find out?"  You will hear, "Read the book!"

The story unfolds and inspires imagination to take flight when this year's contest is to build a go-cart, race it - and win!  All are motivated and scramble to build a go-cart.  All have identical kits...why is that?   but Maya, oh Maya...she sure doesn't seem to be in a hurry to assemble a cart that looks like, feels like and is designed like everyone else's go-cart.  She quickly gains the interest of her friend and together they create, build, plan, "think out of the box"  and enjoy the process.

The author's message is 

                                                 celebrate the 'maker' child, 
                            teamwork is always a good idea 
                   creativity makes life a bit more interesting.

Find pages like this one and more to use after reading this book... get them HERE

Flying Across America

My students love watching this video.  They often ask 'Can we see it again'?  Fly across America and see our beautiful land.  This might be a nice follow up after reading Going Places.  

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Get Your "Respectacles" Here

Teaching Respect Everyday

Tails from the Old Oak Tree

This book is a great story book to add to your classroom library.  There are six stories with animal friends as the main characters.  The book teaches those life lessons that are so valuable to teach respect and citizenship.  The stories are about friendship and friends and sometimes you need to make up after a misunderstanding with a friend.  Other stories show the importance of family and friendship and how one's self is the foundation of treating others kindly and with respect.  

Great book to keep on your bookshelf...read aloud before your preschoolers nap time and engage them in the evaluation and thinking process of what makes us show respect.  How do you recognize respect?  How do you feel respect?  Find a pair of glasses, best without the lenses, and tape 'respectacles' on the frame; have your preschoolers, kindergarteners and first graders take turns in looking for 'respect' in your classroom, in the hallway, at lunch and at recess.  Next, have that child report to their classmates what they saw happening.  Keep a chart of phrases posted in your room and refer back to it often...

Example phrases:

"Amanda helped Jennifer open her milk at lunch"

"Jason said thank you to his friend when he said yes, he could borrow his crayons"

You may wish to make shorter phrases:

Amanda helped Jen

Jason said thank you

William cleaned the table

Sara turned pages in her book nicely

Derek walked in the hall

Payson fed birds at home

Your list will grow and grow as will the respect your students show at school

Write the word respect (with respect) bold, bright and beautiful and place it in your classroom for everyone to see.  If necessary, you can silently point to the word, no words necessary, they will get what you mean.  Sometimes, teachers talk too much and students will not hear what you are saying; but they are experts on reading body language and will be able to feel what you are saying to them...just a silent gesture is all that you need.  If you wish to have a quieter classroom, start with yourself.  It's guaranteed to work, try it. You may wish to download my pages below for a word art sign for 
'RESPECT".  Also there are pages included for older students, Grades 2-3 in the packet along with some other book recommendations. 

 

You can find these FREE writing prompt pages and 'spectacles' directions and more  HERE

or you can buy the entire set at my TPT store HERE

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