End of the Year Party

It is a tradition at our school 

for the last unit in first grade to be Fairy Tales.

The last day the kids dress-up 

like their favorite Fairy Tale characters.

First, they need to learn a little about fairy tales.

The CTP mini bulletin board,Story Elements, 

is a perfect way to do just that.

The kit contains pictures to sequence

The Three Little Pigs.

Being able to re-tell a story 

is an important skill.

The pictures help to do that.

 Little Red Riding Hood is also included in the kit.

The kids can arrange the pictures 

to illustrate the beginning, the middle, and the end

of the stories.

You can also discuss the story elements including

the main characters, setting, the plot, and more.

This is Kate arranging the parts of her 

favorite story...Little Red Riding Hood.

Notice that she displayed the 

main characters and the setting. 

She could also tell you the plot, 

the problem, and the solution to the story.

At school the kids brainstormed 

some things that are included 

in fairy tales.

Then came Fairy Tale Day!

The entrance to their hall became a drawbridge 

to a castle.

The day began with

Once Upon a Time.....

The fairies led the way into the castle.

Can you guess Kate's favorite fairy tale character?

Every fairy tale needs a knight.

and a king!

 Peter Pan was there...

and Thumbelina!

Everyone enjoyed the day in 

 the Kingdom of Otterness.

(that is Mrs. Otterness' classroom)

Now that summer is officially here

I am sure that....

Everyone Lived Happily Ever After!

Ever, Ever After

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9t7obPBgEA

click the link and enjoy!