I love "beefing up" our curriculum book of the week with themed lessons. When done right, themed lessons can integrate authentic reading, writing, critical thinking, math, etc. in a meaningful way. I love the way the lessons flow together when we have a great book of the week.
This week was one of my favorites: Plaidypus Lost by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel.
A few themed lessons from the week...
We were very interested in what a real platypus was like. So, we read a couple books, searched the web, and even watched a couple short video clips. Then, we made a Venn diagram comparing a real platypus with the character, Plaidypus.
We discussed all the settings where Plaidypus was lost. Then, we made a list of our own ideas - I was so impressed with their creativity!
Then, we used our list to create a class book - always a favorite in my classroom. Here are few of the pages (aren't they awesome?!)
Next week brings another of my favorite "books of the week" - Miss Bindergarten Takes a Field Trip with Kindergarten. And to celebrate... we're off to the fire station! Should be another great week. :)
This week was one of my favorites: Plaidypus Lost by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel.
A few themed lessons from the week...
We were very interested in what a real platypus was like. So, we read a couple books, searched the web, and even watched a couple short video clips. Then, we made a Venn diagram comparing a real platypus with the character, Plaidypus.
We discussed all the settings where Plaidypus was lost. Then, we made a list of our own ideas - I was so impressed with their creativity!
Then, we used our list to create a class book - always a favorite in my classroom. Here are few of the pages (aren't they awesome?!)
Next week brings another of my favorite "books of the week" - Miss Bindergarten Takes a Field Trip with Kindergarten. And to celebrate... we're off to the fire station! Should be another great week. :)
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