In her distinctive style, jan brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the ukrainian tradition. The mitten story printable and handson activity for preschool. The activity also includes ordinal words to match up to the pictures, as well as a recording sheet for additional practice or to set this activity up at a center with a pocket chart. Below you will see some things i have tried with my class. Having carefully researched this ukrainian tale, she renders each picture with true authenticity. Magnet pages for the hat and the mitten bingo marker pages for the hat and the mitten trace and color pages for the hat and the mitten easel art for the hat and the mitten circle time and fun activities for the hat and the mitten.
In this story, a little boy wanted mittens as white as snow. This book is a sweet rendition and children find it warm and inviting. Jan brett herself makes this easy as she provides pdf drawings of both a large mitten and the animals in the story, so that kids can help you fill the mitten. Find a small space, maybe in a closet or under the stairs, and pretend to be like the animals packing into the mitten.
Please do not link directly to just the pdf files the link you are. First published in 1989, this book was considered a treasure then. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates tpts content guidelines. Try to remember and recite or tell the order you put them in there.
This means, if you choose to make a purchase, i will make a commission at no extra cost to you. These printables were created to use with the mitten by jan brett. The mitten by jan brett music midday dance kevin macleod check out my channel check. This humorous story retells the traditional ukrainian wintertime tale of several animals squeezing into a mitten to stay warm. When the boy went to play he dropped one of his mittens which was then discovered by several different animals who used the mitten as a place to. This comprehension focused unit includes materials to use in guided reading or as mentor. This is the second part of a unit study on jan brett. Humorous fiction, 74 words, level d grade 1, lexile 280l. As each animal enters the mitten a large white sheet, sing the mitten phoneme substitution song to the tune of the farmer in the dell. Nothing is more fun than bringing a book to life with handson activities. So put on those mitten and pick up a warm idea or two. On each page draw a picture of another animal who could have crawled into the mitten and tell why the other animals might have let it in. The unit revolves around jan brett books that have a winter theme, including the hat, the mitten, trouble with trolls, gingerbread baby, and the three snow bears.
Jan brett has several other activities to do with the mitten story. All content contained of the pages within this website is teaching is a work of heart. Books by jan brett have been huge favorites in our house, especially her story the mitten. Your students will have so much fun recreating the story of the mitten by jan brett. The mitten sequence cards updated 12014 by erin from. Mitten character sequence cards to accompany the book, the mitten by jan brett. Take time to look at the details in the illustrations. Readers will enjoy the charm and humor in the portrayal of the animals as they make room for each newcomer in the mitten and.
Use jan brett s version, my version or your own version. The richness of the language and her intricate artwork lead to lively classroom discussions and writing that support the development of critical thinking skills. See more ideas about book activities, jan brett and winter theme. The mitten by jan brett activities flip book free tpt. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see nicki in the boarders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on. Click on the button below the artwork to choose an image, add your message at the bottom of this page, then click to create and print your card use standard 8 12 x 11 paper. Its a fun way to help your students sequence and retell the story. Grandmother knits snowwhite mittens that nikki takes on an adventure.
Includes a mitten story strip as well as picture and vocabulary cards from the story. Color the mittens and the animals, cut out the two mittens and tape them together to make one, then cut out the animals. Put the animals in the mitten use after reading the mitten this is cute they could color the. Help the students notice that the side pictures are a story within a story and will help them predict what is going to happen next. Jan brett author study unit part 2 of 5 share my lesson. Get a free lesson about teaching sequencing, predicting, and how to retell a story using the. The mitten freebies and links first grade blue skies. This is a folktale retold by jan brett about a little boy whose grandmother knits him a pair of snowwhite mittens. Using the materials jan has available for teachers on her site, i designed this mitten slider. Printables for the mitten by jan brett homeschool creations. The mitten practice with retelling the story and with letters and sounds. An educators guide to dear educator, jan bretts books can be used in multiple ways in the classroom. Each of our children has enjoyed the mitten whether a board books, a paperpack, or. Retellingsequencing activities to go with jan bretts the mitten.
Stack them together and put two staples at the top. And finally, the mitten, brimming with animals okay, not really. The bear sneezes, and all of the animals pop out of the mitten, causing it to sail in the air just as nicki is about to give up. The mitten in this technologyintegrated lesson, students respond to listening by answering comprehension questions, retelling the story as a skit, and writing to. The mitten by jan brett is a beloved winter book that both young and old adore. Here is a fantastic 39page printable based on jan bretts the mitten. After reading the story, students can retell the story using first, next, then.
If you have not read the story to your own children, you may purchase the book below. Rabbit, thats who the hedgehog click here for pdf who likes to explore. A classic ukrainian folktale retold and stunningly illustrated by brett, the mitten follows the adventures of. Activities to go with the books making learning fun. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Its one pack that was a last minute addition to our school time, but one i know we will enjoy. Read the story by yourself 24 times over the course of at least 2 days. The mitten sails up into the air and nicki finds it. Read another version of the story, like the mitten by alvin tresselt. I love making a unit out of this book during the winter months. I did some investigating and found some things online to include with the book and made some of my own all shared below. The mitten board book edition by jan brett, board book. The mitten by jan brett this 5day unit plan also includes related stories and crosscurricular activities. This resource has two lesson plans, worksheets, images and the unit outline as well.
The mitten jan brett storybook primary resources story. The story begins with nicki, a young ukrainian boy, who hopes that his. One by one the animals big and small find shelter and each other inside the mitten. Review the story by performing and acting it out by letting students wear animal masks from jan bretts website of the character they are to be. Free pdf reader click on each letter for the fullsized print or click on the link under the artwork for a pdf version. Just like each of our book units, we included questions to guide you through the text. Adapted from a ukrainian folktale, the story centers on a mitten dropped in the snow which becomes a refuge for a series of increasingly large animals.
This awardwinning book will keep readers toastywarm on the coldest of nights. Pin it the mitten printables includes fun activities to tie in with the story vocabulary words, word tracer cards, a tracer page, sequencing cards, a fun song, beginning sound. The first half of the kit focuses on skills for younger children and the second includes pages for more advanced preschoolers or kindergarteners. In this wintry episode of nook online storytime, author jan brett reads the mitten. Check out the activities below, and then pick up some of her other stories from the library. Author and illustrator jan bretts love of folk and fairy tales is apparent in this beautifully illustrated picture book for little readers. This activity was updated january 2014 with new clip art, fonts, and the added. Activities to go with jan bretts the mitten classroom. Read more about activities to go with jan bretts the mitten. Dramatic and sweet, this book will evoke warm and cozy feelings in readers any time of the year. This book is about a missing mitten and the wooded adventure the mitten goes on to find its way back to its owner. Activities to go with the books the hat and the mitten by jan brett. The mitten by jan brett digital and pdf distance learning tpt.
Scarcity lesson plan incorporating jan bretts the mitten. Recently, piper brought home a book from her mookie and papas the mitten by jan brett. The illustrations are simply amazing, and there are many activities that can be done to encourage learning as we read. In her distinct style, renowned childrens author jan brett has created a wonderful winter story about a lost mitten and the woodland creatures who find it called, the mitten a book which lesson plan contributor janet lowe thinks makes the basis of a. The artists trademark borders and panels showcase finely detailed winter scenes.
The mitten by jan brett is a classic, must read book for all children. His grandmother, or baba, was unsure if he would be able to keep up with both mittens in the snow. Use a real mitten and see how many different toys or objects you can squeeze into the mitten. In this oversized board book edition, jan brett has once again creates a dramatic and beautiful book in her distinctive style. I would use this book in a math class to create an atmosphere that is more relatable for students. I would highly recommend printing the activities from this set onto cardstock so that they are sturdier for younger hands.
This portion focuses on the mitten and consists of two lessons, the first lesson focuses on jan bretts version and the second lesson has students compare and contrast that version to the one written by jim aylesworth. Young children will enjoy the humorous language and predictable ending. Click on each letter for the fullsized print or click on the link under the artwork for a pdf version. Here is a video version of the book that is read by jan brett. Youll be able to see the beautiful illustrations in the book while it is read out loud by author jan brett. Today we did a miniunit on the mitten by jan brett, one of my favorites. The mitten by jan brett lesson plans and teaching resources. In the month of december, students will draw deeper connections by studying the author and illustrator processes as well as the overall author craft of jan bretts books. The idea is to use these questions to help guide the. Color the mittens and the animals, cut out the two mittens and.
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