Introducing The Mitten

This week, the children were introduced to The Mitten and we began to prepare for our performance on February 28.  We began the week by reading the story several times.  The children explored play invitations based on the book. We created a list of characters in the story. After a few days of reading the story and play based on the book, it was time to choose roles for the play.  Each child shared their top three choices of which character they would like to be in the show. The teacher's used the children's character preferences and assigned roles.  The cast list was announced on Thursday during large group time. Each child was excited to learn their part and was happy with their assigned character.  Next, the children began researching their animal and the human characters began learning about the setting of the story. Our class will spend the next month deep in research and creating projects to share their learning. 

The Mitten Cast

Grandma - LV

Nicki - SB

Mole - EB

Snowshoe Rabbit - WC

Hedgehog - SM

Owl - TP

Badger - BS

Fox - MD

Bear - LO

Mouse - EK

Indiana Learning Foundations

ELA2.4: Demonstrate comprehension

APL1.1: Demonstrate initiative and self-direction

APL1.2: Demonstrate interest and curiosity as a learner

APL3.1: Demonstrate development of sustained attention and persistence

SC3.1: Demonstrate awareness of life

ELA3.2: Demonstrate ability to communicate a story

CA3.1: Demonstrate creative expression through the visual art process

CA4.1: Demonstrate creative expression through dramatic play