Happy Thanksgiving!
I can't believe we have made it to this point in the year already! It sure is going fast. This is such a short week, we will continue with our instructional focus from last week. We may also be interrupted with some Thanksgiving celebration. Don't forget to take time to read to your first grader, or have them read to you during this time off of school. Enjoy!
Book/Author Suggestion: In the spirit of thanks:
One is a Feast for a Mouse* by Jeffrey Ebbeler is a new FAVORITE of mine! It is such a precious Thanksgiving story of a mouse that spots a pea left over from the Thanksgiving feast. While everyone naps, he sneaks down to the table to get it and more...until Cat sees him! A great story of being thankful for what we have, no more.
Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving* by Peter and Connie Roop is not a book you will probably read from cover to cover in one sitting, but it is filled with lots of things that your first grader will find enjoyable. This story is filled with history (In a question/answer format) of Thanksgiving and those that were apart of the first one. It also connects some of the event of the past with current situations that your first grader can relate to. There are jokes through out the entire book and even a Turkey craft for you Thanksgiving Day table. It is a level
* indicates if it can be found in the Sappington Library.
Parent Tip: This year, your 1st grader should be able to write what they are thankful for. Together as a family, you could create a paper chain made of construction paper links. On each of the links, have the family write down what they are thankful for.
Another activity would be to write each member of the family's name at the top of a piece of paper. Each person having their own paper. Then each member of the family writes down why they are thankful for the "named" person. Eventually, you have a paper filled with reasons why people are thankful for you. A great writing exercise and a fabulous confidence booster for any 1st grader!!!
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