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9/29/2019

Red or Blue

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This humorous story (kindergarten/DRA 1) is about two fairies arguing over their favorite color. I created a graphic organizer focusing on compare/contrast available for FREE at my teacherspayteachers store.

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9/29/2019

How does this boy in the story know he is growing? (kindergarten/DRA 1) Children may use their thinking map to write or draw an answer to the question...or....they can show how they know they are growing, too.
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9/29/2019

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A little bug has a house. The little bug uses small items he finds to make his little house a home. (kindergarten/DRA 1)
Use your thinking map to draw and/or write something that you liked about this book and why.
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9/29/2019

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Follow-up Activity for (kindergarten/DRA 1): Children can draw/write about something they thought was interesting about, "The Farm."

9/29/2019

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Panda Babies (kindergarten/DRA 3)
Would you like to have a panda baby for a pet? Why or why not? Use your stretch-your-brain graphic organizer to write and/or draw your response.
Read Aloud is a great way to engage with young children and help them to become
worldwide learners.
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