The look of a graphic novel and the rhythmic patterns of
'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Both of which I adore!)
make The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School
by Laura Murray my very favorite version of all
gingerbread man stories. Even though we have less time
between holidays this year I wouldn't dream of skipping this book!
gingerbread man stories. Even though we have less time
between holidays this year I wouldn't dream of skipping this book!
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When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked Gingerbread Man
is left behind.But he's one smart cookie (and a tough one too~
perfect for teaching idioms!)and heads out on an adventure
through the school to find them. He runs, slides,
skips, and after getting squished by a soccer ball,
limps (perfect for teaching action verbs!) as fast as he can
to find them! With help from the gym teacher, the nurse,
the art teacher,and even the principal, the Gingerbread Man
finally finds his class!
is left behind.But he's one smart cookie (and a tough one too~
perfect for teaching idioms!)and heads out on an adventure
through the school to find them. He runs, slides,
skips, and after getting squished by a soccer ball,
limps (perfect for teaching action verbs!) as fast as he can
to find them! With help from the gym teacher, the nurse,
the art teacher,and even the principal, the Gingerbread Man
finally finds his class!
I found the most adorable trailer that is every bit as fun as the book!
You know how when you love a book your kids love it too?
Well, that's just whathappened in our classroom! And just
as we started this book, my friend Jen from Simply Kinder
hosted a gingerbread man exchange! So we signed up and
got to work making these gingerbread men from my
Catch Me If You Can! unit to send to our exchange
buddies in Alabama!
We had them all ready to go...
When the strangest thing happened!
Here's our story...
Making this book was pure BLISS for my kids! They were SO
excited to send this off to our exchange buddies!
Note to self: Make MORE class books! I'm planning to
work on a template over the break so you can make
this book too! Stay tuned!
****UPDATE****
You can now purchase this Loose In Our School book template
to make your own class book! I've made it super simple with
everything you need plus an editable cover! I've even added
a separate file with generic pictures so you just add your
class/group pictures!
That about wraps it up for me! It's time to start tackling my Sunday,
getting ready for Monday, to do list! Have a great week friends!
Love this! I already love doing your Catch Me if You Can Unit with my 2nd graders. I can't wait to do this and send to our pen pals. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome and I'm so glad you like it, Mrs. Reading! I hope your 2nd graders have fun with their gingerbread unit!
DeleteLOVE this!!! Would SO buy your book to make with my own class!! We're already doing the Catch Me If You Can unit, so this would be perfect!!
ReplyDeleteHi Brianna!
DeleteIt was a huge hit with my class and something I will definitely do again next year! I'm hoping to get an editable book template done for others to use before then!
I love doing The Gingerbread Man each year! So much fun! Even though my kiddos are much smaller than yours (4 years old), they're already comparing and contrasting stories! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love to hear that! All of the different versions lend themselves so well to this don't they?
DeleteHave a happy holiday with your little ones!
Hi! Wondering if you managed time to make the template? What program did you use to make your class book? Super adorable!
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