Theme

We have been working on finding the theme in fiction and main idea in nonfiction.  Today we read Mr. Tiger Goes Wild  by Peter Brown and practiced finding theme.  First, we identified the big topic or idea.  Then, we looked for examples of what they character did to show the big idea or topic.  Last we created a message for the book.

Here is a video of the story.

This week we finished the last book in the Tales of Deckawoo Drive series.  In the book, there is an encyclopedia.  We had a conversation about what an encyclopedia is, where you would find one and how you might use it.  I have an old set of Children's Encyclopedias in our room.  The kids love reading them!








We have also been talking about being a "bucket filler" at school and at home.  Here is a link to the book that we read.  Ask your child about how he/she plan to fill someone's bucket!