Aaaaaaand she’s back! Except…this packet has actually been in my TPT store since January…and I am just now realizing that I never did a blog post about it…whoopsie!
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A CLOVER by Lucille Colandro is another one of my favorites! Now, our favorite old lady is back to help us get in the green mood…as in St. Patrick’s Day! I don’t know about you, but I love anything that has to do with rainbows, gold, and silly little leprechauns! So, now I have an awesome packet of activities to share with you for this fun story…
This book companion is just like my other “Old Lady” units…short and sweet! I mostly use these books for targeting holiday vocabulary, sequencing, story retell, and rhyming…so that is what is included. Check it out…
- First are 10 vocabulary cards to review. You can also use these to target describing, compare/contrast, sentence structure, etc.
- Next is the sequencing mat, which I have used a couple of different ways. I have one copy that is color and laminated with velcro. We use the pictures and/or words to sequence the story (as well as work on ordinal numbers). I have also printed out this page and give one to each student with their own set of pictures/words to sequence. I can only print in black and white at my school and the pictures turn out ok that way too. Obviously, they are prettier in color, but let’s face it…it’s public school and we are broke. Once they get their pictures sequenced in the right order, they can retell the story! If they have their own copy, they can take it home to share with their families!
You can also use the sequencing pictures and words to match, which works on important reading skills. I try to incorporate as much decoding in my sessions as possible since so many of my students are struggling readers. - Next are rhyming clovers. These are all rhyming pairs from the stories, which you can use for matching or memory.
I also included blank clovers, which you can use for targeting anything! - Next, is an open-ended game board, which you can use with the story or without! I plan on using this with lots of activities the week of St. Patrick’s Day!
- I have again included the mini book, which my students LOVE making! We have been doing it for each Old Lady story and it is a great way to incorporate story telling and vocabulary. I like these a lot because they take them home, which gives them more practice with their language skills!
- A writing page is included for students to share what their favorite part of the story was…they always have a favorite thing the Old Lady swallows! Another great activity for carryover!
- Last is a compare/contrast page for finding similarities and differences between the Old Lady and the Leprechaun! I love challenging my students to find more than me…they love beating me, which is always a great motivator! I clearly like including student pages for these book companions…I love seeing them produce something that they can go on to share with others, be it teacher or parent or whoever.
That’s it! These little units are my favorite and I hope you love this one as much as my others!
You can find it in my TPT Store!
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I absolutely love this packet of activities..especially the sequencing mat and mini book! My kiddos love the “little old lady” stories! Thanks for doing these giveaways and I hope I win!! (:
My favorite holiday! I would love this for my speech kids!!!
I love it! The compare and contrast, the sequencing of events, and the vcoabulary words are all things my self contained middle schoolers are working on … perfect!
christine_lepski@hotmail.com
Simply amazing…would be great extension activities to go along with the book. Love it all :).
Kieblercookie@hotmail.com
very cute, great activities for March!!!
Fun activity. I love the compare & contrast and the sequencing.
ssjvarga@yahoo.com
I love all the “Old Lady” books. The activities you have created to accompany the book are wonderful extensions! I’d love them!
jkiekhoefer1@gmail.com
Looks awesome!
I was amazed at how many of my students can benefit from the “old lady” series and your wonderful activities! My first graders just worked together (I was shocked) to disucuss and compare and contrast the snow lady and rose lady last week. I use the pics for my nonverbal students on their AT devices. I use retell for my artic, language, prag students of all ages, we glue pics on the extra blank pictures…well, it is perfect. Great extensions that get me through stressful weeks! Thank you!
I really like the mini book! So many of the kids I’m working with are having a hard time with sequencing and story retell. I think this is going to be great to use with them. 🙂
Looks great for March!
tuityfruity1@yahoo.com
Nancy L.
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I love the “Old Lady” books and so do my students. You did a wonderful job on this packet!
schonesarah@yahoo.com
I just started using the “Old Lady” books this year and my kids are loving them! I like the minibooks that you include in your packet. That’s something I haven’t seen in others. Thanks. ptownsend26250@yahoo.com
Zerbepatteson@msn.com
Ok. I LOVE the vocabulary and the sequencing and giving the students their opportunity to retell the story not only in therapy but to take home and tell their parents and siblings. It’s a great method to target language and article targets! Thank you for your AMAZiNG work!!!
I am starting to look at options for what to do for St. Patty’s Day – this looks cute! –Cassandra
Love your packets. Thank you for sharing and not just keeping them for your files!
I have recently discovered all your holiday packets, and this one is adorable. I work at an elementary and middle school, and all my students could benefit from this. I like the blank clover addition, too, so I could adapt it for Wh- questions, categories, or artic goals for the rest of the kids while sticking with the theme!
allison087@gmail.com
I am a fan of the Old Lady books! My kiddos enjoyed the Rose and we had fun with the sequencing mats. Thanks for sharing! c_bisgard@yahoo.com
I have your “Cold Lady” pack and would love to add this to my collection!
amy.carlton78@gmail.com
Love all of your Old Lady packs – they cover a wide variety of skills and can be used with most of my caseload. I really want to get this book on my IPad and try your pack with that!Thanks for sharing your creativity and giving the opportunity to win it!
smweimer11@msn.com
I love your Old Lady Packs and I am hoping to add another one to my speech room soon. cpnass@gmail.com
I just started my collection of the old lady books. I love the sequencing activity. Great packet!
This looks like a fabulous resource! There are so many activities that you can do with this book!