Monday, August 26, 2013

Interrupting Chicken!!

Chicken!  You interrupted AGAIN!  I just love Interrupting Chicken!  It's a cute read with a good way of explaining interrupting to little ones.

Today, we read the story and did a little activity to go with it.  We sorted cards together and then I asked students to go back and draw one way they could be an interrupting chicken and one way they could be a respectful student.  I loved how they turned out!  Some clever students used speech bubbles with their little inventive spelling!

After students completed the activity, they walked around to music and when it stopped, they shared their work with a buddy.  {I like to do sharing this way, as it gets kids moving and builds social skills.  It does take a lot of modeling in the beginning though!}



I also made an "Interrupting Chicken" board to use during carpet time.  Students start out with as many chickens as you'd like and if there is an interruption, one chicken is removed from the barn.  Click the cover below to grab your free copy of this and the sort/response activities.



Interrupting Chicken is just one of many books that I use this time of year.  To get a free 3-page book list of the books that I read to build respect in my classroom, click the picture below!


GET YOUR "INTERRUPTING CHICKEN" BOOK BELOW:

                                                                 
 xo
Megan 

18 comments:

Tessa said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I LOVE Interrupting Chicken! I think I'm going to read it tomorrow!

Tessa
Tales from Outside the Classroom

Kelly said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

This is such a great idea - thanks so much for sharing!! We do something similar with Tattle Sticks for tattling, but I am loving the chickens. :)

Kelly
First Grade Fairytales

Rene said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Thanks!! Checking to see if my library has the book!

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ljscils598f08 said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

OMG! This is so cute! TY for sharing. I found the book at my library!

Jess said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

What a wonderful resource! Thank you! I will be using this in my class! Thanks for the list too! This will help class building and create an awesome environment!
Rambling About Reading

Miss Kindergarten said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

How cute!!

Sara B said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I purchased chicken this spring. Can't wait to use it with my first graders. After last week, I know they're going to need this one!
Mrs. Brown Loves Bookworms

Natalie said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Interrupting chicken is my fave! Thanks for the freebie...this is JUST what we need to learn how to be respectful during carpet time!

Natalie
Teachery Tidbits

R.Smith said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

What a wonderful activity! I can't wait to use this with my students. Thank you so much for sharing!
Robin

Mrs. Leeby said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

You are my idol. I can't wait to use this! Thanks, girl!
xoxo
Irene

Sherry said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

TOO CUTE! Thanks for sharing!
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Crystal said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Love! Thanks!
p.s. How did you attach the ribbon to the cookie sheet?? Hot glue was not holding for me:(

Catherine N. said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

This is one of my favorites! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas...Awesome!

Catherine
First Grade Top Dogs

Cindy Calenti said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Love that book... thanks for reminding me about it!

Cindy
Granny Goes to School

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Super cute! Quick question - what happens if all the chickens get removed? (Oh no!)

Thanks,
Lindsey at Forever First Grade

JD's Rockin' Readers said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Jennie

JD's Rockin' Readers

Erin said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Thank you for this! I had the same idea and was happy to find that someone else had already created it! Wonderful!
Erin
Short and Sassy Teacher

ekhtsasy said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

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