Week Eighteen with a Snowflake Theme.
Introducing informational text about snowflakes, reading literature about snowflakes and discovering SNOW!
Mini Readers filled with stories, informational text are used. Each day includes complete lesson plans, a welcome activity(accessing prior knowledge) story for guided reading, vocabulary, anchor charts, comprehension activities, word work, writing, themed activity or craft, math games (related to skills learning in math). Many of the pages offered are differentiated to meet the needs of different academic levels. Everything you need for the day will be included in the resource but the story itself. They can be found in the library or purchased and you can begin your classroom library.
Whether you live in a sunshine state or a snowy state children are fascinated by the uniqueness and beauty of snowflakes.
So why not have a SNOW DAY or a SNOW WEEK!
You will love the simple explanation about how snowflakes begin and are created as well as the text explaining the life of Snowflake Bentley.
Follow your study with this delightful story The Jacket I Wear In the Snow. It is perfect for complimenting “snowy day” activities. Plus, what do snowflakes create when they pile up…? SNOW!
Just One Flake is a delightful story by Travis Yonker about what every child growing up with snow wishes…If I can just catch one flake! It allows for students to discuss their curiosity about snowflakes and winter fun. This resource is filled with literacy activities making it ideal for the guided reading portion of your day.
The resource includes: Craft or Page Topper Morning Activity for assessing prior knowledge Poll . . . Favorite winter activity Data Collections … 2 choices Comprehension Activities . . . Story Elements, Sequencing, Main Idea/Details, Recall Informational Text . . . Snowflakes Fact Gathering Graphic Organizers Paragraph Organizer . . . Snowflakes and Just One Flake Final Write Pages with Class Cover 2 Math Games . . . Addition and Subtraction to 12 Vocabulary Word Work . . . ABC Order, Making Words
“Snow Is Falling” by Franklyn Branley is a charming and educational story perfect for young readers. It explores how snow quietly falls as snowflakes, covering plants, rooftops, and the ground, and highlights both the helpful and harmful aspects of snow.
This resource enhances the story with engaging activities, including:
- Good Morning activity to assess prior knowledge
- Class poll on feelings about snow
- Data collection tasks
- Mini reader with informational text
- Fact-collecting graphic organizers
- Writing activities with paragraph organizers
It also features vocabulary for display and word work activities, fostering a comprehensive understanding of snow.
