We dont eat our classmates art

Make these HAND DRAWN not computer drafted patterns for "We Don't Eat Our Classmates" based on the book by Ryan T Higgins. Book is not included.
Use these patterns to make felt cutouts to be used on a felt or flannel board.

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We Don't Eat our Classmates (Sequencing)
Class Discussions:
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NOTE: I use freezer paper to print my patterns. Freezer paper is available as a roll in grocery stores and can be cut it to 8 1/2" x 11" sheets to print on or you can purchase precut sheets.

I have also included basic instructions on making a felt board with this pattern.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PDF HAND DRAWN PATTERN ONLY - NOT A COMPLETED ITEM.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON PATTERNS

Whitney Kaimakis

Student Instructions

We Don't Eat our Classmates (Sequencing)

1. 2. Listen to the story using the link on the page. Then come back to Seesaw 3. Use the to put the story in the correct order. 4. Click

when you are finished.

2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 1st Grade, Reading, English Language Learners, English Language Arts

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Compatible with: Chromebooks, computers, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets, Android phones, Kindle Fire

Students will edit this template:

“We Don't Eat Our Classmates” by Ryan T. Higgins is always a favorite read-aloud book…for the teacher and the kids! It is funny, engaging, and sparks meaningful conversations. Penelope Rex is starting the school year in a class full of children and she is very nervous! She has some trouble making friends…because she keeps eating them!

It is a great story about friendships, getting to know new friends or new students, rules in the classroom, feelings about the first day/week of school, and being a good classmate.

“We Don't Eat Our Classmates” is the perfect book to read to talk about friendships. It is so cute and funny, your students will absolutely love listening to it, and you will love the conversations that come up while following along with Penelope Rex.

While reading this book, you have a chance to discuss:

first day of school feelings
questions students have before school began
surprises from the first day
ways to make new friends
how to express when you're feeling lonely like Penelope
qualities of a good friend
being a good friend to others

Class Discussions:

“We Don't Eat Our Classmates” also brings up some great discussions about:

the importance including others
being flexible and admitting when you are wrong
creating friendships
talking about your feelings
sharing when you feel lonely
accepting differences

“We Don't Eat Our Classmates” is sure to become one of your favorite read-aloud books. You will love Penelope and her classmate eating antics. Your students will fall in love with the story and you'll all reap the benefits of the lessons it provides. I hope you and your students love it!

You can grab a guide for using this book in your classroom here:

You can find more of my favorite beginning of the year read-aloud books HERE.

And read more about why I think reading aloud is so important HERE.

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