Well, I'm feeling a little silly:) I was so eager to start my fire safety unit that I TOTALLY forgot that next weekend is Thanksgiving here in Canada! So this week is all about turkeys and fire safety will be the week after.
Today I'd like to share my VERY favourite Thanksgiving poem with you, plus some wonderful Thanksgiving books.
I always like to teach the children this little sing-song turkey poem, as in every single year. Sometimes we even perform it in front of the school. I wish I could sing it for you, but unless I make a video of myself singing, it's not going to happen:)
But it still sounds great even without the tune.
At the beginning of the week I either project this onto our Smart Board or print it onto chart paper where it's always visible.
We practice the poem each morning. We sing it. We make up actions. We say it in different voices. And by the end of the week it is totally memorized. And everyone can point to the words and read it to me. Yay!
On Friday I give all the kids the copy below. They fill in the few missing words and then draw a picture to go with the poem.
All their poems are stored in their poetry duotangs. They keep them with their "just right" books and can read them during quiet and buddy reading.
You can click here to grab both copies.
My Favourite Thanksgiving Books
While I'm not personally a big fan of the Franklin books, I have to say, my classes always love them! Franklin's Thanksgiving by Paulette Bourgeois is a sweet book that drives home the Thanksgiving message of caring, sharing, families and friendships. When Grandma and Grandpa can't make it over for Thanksgiving dinner, Franklin decides to invite his friends. But mom and dad have invited friends, too! The dilemma? Where to serve the meal!
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Have a great week!
Congratulations on your grandbaby's arrival - exciting!!
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving is sneaking up on us this year. We are going to be doing the turkey gobble gobble thing this week too.
sandi
rubberboots and elf shoes
Happy Thanksgiving and CONGRATS!!!!
ReplyDeleteBarb, I can't tell you how excited I was to see the Mr. Turkey song/poem. I've always done that when I taught. I can't wait to hear the kids recite it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear your grandson is here. Congratulations :)
Congratulations on that grandbaby!! How exciting!!
ReplyDeleteLori
Conversations in Literacy
Congratulations on the birth of your grandson!!! I'm SOOOO excited for Thanksgiving this weekend too! YUM! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteѼ Alessia
Mrs. Albanese’s Kindergarten Class
Congratulations Barbara!!! I'm so happy for you. :)
ReplyDeleteSarah
Sarah's First Grade Snippets
Barbara - congrats on your new baby boy --- grandson! what a blessing he must be. How fun for you. Love all your Thanksgiving stuff.
ReplyDeleteVicky
Traditions, Laughter and Happily Ever After
Congrats on your newest family member! (Dav's book is wonderful.)
ReplyDelete❀ Tammy
Forever in First
Congratulations on becoming a grandma! I'm so excited for you and your family. Have a fun turkey week!
ReplyDeleteChrissy
First Grade Found Me
Thanks, everyone, for the baby congrats!
DeleteAwww, congratulations to you and your family! I always love your pick picks, I always come away with something to add to my list:) Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
ReplyDeleteAloha,
Corinna
Surfin' Through Second
Lol, it's supposed to say "book picks"
ReplyDeletePick picks is kind of cute :)
DeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteHere's a little freebie file for your Smartboard. You can do this during math too, because it covers number words. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Five-Little-Turkeys-Kindergarten
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Danielle!
DeleteCongratulations on your new grand baby!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kristin!
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