Writing Mini Lesson - Emotions

Last week we began our narrative story writing. Before writing about the reactions of our characters, we first talked about our own emotions.   

The kids had fun making their best happy faces and sad faces and angry faces too!  Then, we talked about different things that make them feel those emotions.

Here is the list my kids came up with and a follow up activity about their emotions. Next up... putting these emotions and reactions into our story writing.  

~ Tara

TPT Sale!

An inspiring sale is coming tomorrow! 

My whole store will be on sale January 20th and 21st. Just use the code START16 at checkout to get 28% off!

Click here to shop my sale!

~Tara

Bears

Snowmen and penguins and bears... oh my!  January is a busy month.  This week and last week, we have been talking about bears and hibernation.  We do a lot of non-fiction reading about bears and tie in some great fiction stories as well.

One of my favorite books to read is Good Night Baby Bear by Frank Asch.  It is a great mentor text to use when talking about story parts.  This is just one of the activities we did with Good Night Baby Bear.

  

Don't forget about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. My students enjoy comparing the original story to The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett.

Check out my Bear and Goldilocks packets for many more activities!

    

~Tara

Nate the Great

Nate the Great, the famous detective, is a classroom favorite in my room.  My students love to read about him, and his friends, as they find clues and solve cases.  Here is the latest book added to my store.  

Check out my growing bundle as well.  This is a great way to purchase a collection of Nate the Great books - at a discounted price.  

~Tara

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!  I can't believe another year has gone by... it happens so quickly!  

As the new year begins, I always talk with my students about what goals they have for the new year. I love to hear what they come up with.  From learning how to ride a two wheeled bike, to becoming a better writer, my students take these goals very seriously.  

Here is a little project that I put together to do when we go back on Monday.  My kids will write 3 goals and cut out the hat.  If you want something a little quicker, I have also made a one sheet paper to complete.  I hope you enjoy this freebie, and hearing about the goals of your students!

Click on the picture below to get this freebie!

~Tara