“The Little Engine that Could” By Watty Piper Although he is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain. His use of positive self-talk, “I think I can, I think I can,” is what eventually makes his successful. “Duck on a Bike” […]
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Use the journal prompts below along with the journal templates to facilitate the journaling activities. To order physical copies of the WhyTry Secondary or Elementary Journals, visit our online store. Secondary Journal Prompts Journal #1 Journal #2 (art) Journal #3 (observation) Journal #4 Journal #5 (plugging in) Journal #6 (music) Journal #7 (Game Plan) Journal #8
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“Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse” By Kevin Henkes Lilly the mouse idolizes her teacher Mr. Slinger, but when she comes to school flaunting three jingly quarters, movie-star glasses and a purple plastic purse, she interrupts Mr. Slinger’s lessons. After one too many disruptions, he confiscates the purse until the day’s end. Lilly, humiliated, takes revenge by
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Relationship Building and Reality Ride Video: Show a rollercoaster video clip.-Process: Why do we go on rollercoasters? Have a discussion about rollercoasters and why we ride them.Walkthrough of Reality RideActivity: Count Your FingersJournal: Secondary Journal 2 (This can also be homework.)Alternate activity: Now or Later?Alternate activity: Keep Your Eye on the Ball
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