Kids’ Chronicle
Volume 3, Issue 2 Semester 2, 2017
Amazing Authors in Lower School
3-Year-Old Preschool
During an “Author Spotlight” on Mo Willems, the children in Ms. Bridget’s Pre-K 3 listened to the story, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. They talked about the emotions Trixie felt when she realized Knuffle Bunny was missing. Several of the students said they have felt like Trixie! Zelda said she was worried when her “power ring” went missing. Tucker was mad when he couldn’t find his snake. Kara remembered she BAWLED when her marble went missing! They also talked about whether Trixie should bring Knuffle Bunny next time she goes on an errand with her Dad. Noa said Trixie should leave Knuffle Bunny at home. Krista suggested Knuffle Bunny might be safer if Trixie’s dad carried the bunny. Rachel thought Trixie should carry Knuffle Bunny in her book bag. After further discussion, everyone agreed that if Trixie wasn’t acting so crazy in the laundromat, Knuffle Bunny would never have been put in the washing machine!
4-Year-Old Preschoolers . . . Students in Ms. Betsey’s Pre-K4 worked hard on their Blue Dot Books! These books were inspired by Donald Cruz’s story, Ten Black Dots. The students are the authors and illustrators of their book. They come up with creative ideas of what one through ten dots will represent. Each student takes time, adds details, and is proud of their book! Here are a few excerpts:
Hazel: Five blue dots can make a monster. Scarlet: Two blue dots can make the moon and the sun. Brayden: Eight blue dots can make Sonic Racers. Patrick: Eight blue dots can make Bunny. Jacob: One blue dot can make a firehouse. Joshua: Two blue dots can make hot air balloons. Kendall: Six blue dots can make stars and shooting stars. Reese: Three blue dots can make little fishies. Isla: Four blue dots can make a pizza with girls eating it. Dreux: Seven blue dots can make wigs.
Summer Challenge Just as spring flowers are blooming, the students are blossoming as writers. We are so proud of their awesome growth in writing. Over the summer, be sure to have your children continue to write. Students may keep a journal of their summer activities, use writing prompts sent home by some teachers, or find daily writing prompts online. Many enjoy creating books using online sites, such as Storybird, and making book projects. Remember how they love to illustrate and share their stories, so be sure to include these opportunities, too.