The mitten board book and a pair of stretchy onesizefitall mittens for the five and under audience available in a sturdy box decorated with jan bretts designs. The mitten by jan brett lesson plans and teaching resources. The creatures who take up residence in the mitten are different as are less obvious details. Nickis grandmother knitted him a pair of white mittens, which he wears as he goes outside to play in the snow. The mitten jan brett by anita bremer teachers pay teachers. As you read the book the kids will love when a ukaranian boy named nikki loses his white mitten in the snow. Read another version of the story, like the mitten by alvin tresselt. Inspiring printable mini book the mitten printable images. But he loses one, and soon the forest animals become interested in it.
The mitten includes four different reading level versions plus a wordless version. This book is about a missing mitten and the wooded adventure the mitten goes on to find its way back to its owner. Grandmother knits snowwhite mittens that nikki takes on an adventure. They read the book to each other long after the lesson is over. Author and illustrator jan bretts love of folk and fairy tales is apparent in this beautifully illustrated picture book for little readers. Adapted from a ukrainian folktale, the story centers on a mitten dropped in the snow which become. Adapted from a ukrainian folktale, the story centers on a mitten dropped in the snow which becomes a refuge for a series of increasingly large animals. Jan brett the mitten printable book free mitten printable book emergent reader printable mini books printable preschool mitten activities. Below you will see some things i have tried with my class. The story begins with nicki, a young ukrainian boy, who hopes that his. I love that all of her stories contain a story within a story. If you arent familiar with the story of the mitten, it is about a grandson who begs his grandmother to knit him a pair of white mittens. Grabbing the mitten triumphantly, he takes it back to his grandmothers house.
The class also publishes their own book about what could fit in their mitten. If you want to extend the activity, you could also provide plastic animal figures and a real mitten that your child can use to retell the story. Children can compare a mitten to a glove, or the mitten story to jan bretts companion story the hat. New england booksellers association artist award winner bookweek new england 1993. In this wellloved folktale, nicki convinces a reluctant baba to make him a pair of mittens as white as the snow. There are few books as loved by kids as the mitten by jan brett. This the mitten book study is packed with companion activities to go with the book by jan brett. So put on those mitten and pick up a warm idea or two. The artists trademark borders and panels showcase finely detailed winter scenes. The mitten board book edition by jan brett, board book. I would use this book in a math class to create an atmosphere that is more relatable for students. See all 31 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. One of our all time favorite stories is the retelling of.
By jan brett the mitten board book hardcover january 1, 1996 4. The bear sneezes, and all of the animals pop out of the mitten, causing it to sail in the air just as nicki is about to give up. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In this oversized board book edition, jan brett has once again creates a dramatic and beautiful book in her distinctive style. See all 33 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Readers will enjoy the charm and humor in the portrayal of the animals as. The mitten by jan brett meet your next favorite book. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore. Review the story by performing and acting it out by letting students wear animal masks from jan bretts website of the character they are to be. This slideshow is intended to be used as a teaching tool for the book, the a slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. I love jan brett s storytelling style, and her illustrations cant be beat. Its one pack that was a last minute addition to our school time, but one i know we will enjoy. In this wintry episode of nook online storytime, author jan brett reads the mitten. Theres also a venn diagram to compare 2 animal characters.
This awardwinning book will keep readers toastywarm on the coldest of nights. Everyone loves the classic winter story the mitten. The mitten board book edition 9780399231094 by jan brett. Boys and girls will love owning their own pair of stretchy mittens, just like the one nicki drops in the snowy woods near his grandmothers house. My favorite part is when the bear sneezes and all the animals fly out of the mitten. Ive looked over the download, and am amazed that these 92 pagesread more. These printables were created to use with the mitten by jan brett. Help the students notice that the side pictures are a story within a story and will help them predict what is going to happen next. The mitten finger puppet set a exclusive contains eight plush forest creature finger puppets ranging from 2 to 4 inches long and a mitten for them to fit into. This book study pack can be used as a whole class activity, during small group guided reading time, as individual student work, or as part of a book clu. Size small jan bretts 1989 the mitten is now available in a boardbook edition, for littlest readers.
Fitchburg state college doctor of humane letters, honoris causa 2005. Fill your book basket with more of jan bretts winter stories. The mitten sails up into the air and nicki finds it. Take time to look at the details in the illustrations. The mitten paperback august 31, 1993 by jan brett author visit amazons jan brett page. See 4 best images of printable mini book the mitten. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The children love the illustrations and guessing how many animals will fit into the mitten. His mitten stretches and stretches as one by one appealing woodland animals, each. The mitten free printable book homeschool giveaways. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
A classic ukrainian folktale retold and stunningly illustrated by brett, the mitten follows the adventures of. The mitten oversized board book 9780399169816 by jan brett. A bestselling modern classic that has been a family favorite for over 25 years. But white mittens can easily be lost nicki loses one, and soon the forest animals become interested in it. The mitten by jan brett is a beloved winter book that both young and old adore. Winter is a great time to read this beloved childrens book and do this cute craft with the kids in your care. Printables for the mitten by jan brett homeschool creations. As each animal enters the mitten a large white sheet, sing the mitten phoneme substitution song to the tune of the farmer in the dell. Click on the link to viewdownload the mitten venn diagrams.
Jan bretts book the mitten is a consistent hit with my students every year, and its a blast to retell the story i put together this the mitten printable for young kids to work on a variety of early literacy skills how to assemble the emergent reader. They have their favorites, including the book the mitten by jan brett. Brett brings woodland animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the ukrainian tradition from which the story comes. Here is a video version of the book that is read by jan brett.
But the classic jan brett illustrations of this book make an entertaining story so much better. The mitten in this technologyintegrated lesson, students respond to listening by answering comprehension questions, retelling the story as a skit, and writing to. First published in 1989, this book was considered a treasure then. See more ideas about book activities, jan brett and winter theme. Jan bretts the mitten is a must for the first day of winter. Jan bretts the mitten is according to her informative authors note a combination, an original fusion of several similar ukrainian folktales in some of these versions, a group of shivering, cold animals find refuge in a discarded pot, whilst in others, it is a huntsmans lost mitten providing shelter, who then unfortunately also starts shooting at the animals inhabiting his mitten when he. Young children will find out in this charming and humorous oversized board book approximately 10. Grandma warns him they will get lost in the snow, and that is the first thing that happens of course. The mitten story printable and handson activity for preschool. Size small jan brett s 1989 the mitten is now available in a board book edition, for littlest readers.
Boston public library lifetime achievement award book awards 2010s 20. This book is a sweet rendition and children find it warm and inviting. Story sequencing and word cards are included, and the pictures can be colored. These are some of the activities our children like to do after reading the book. When nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. The idea is to use these questions to help guide the. The mitten jan brett storybook primary resources, the mitten, story book, knitted, nicki, baba, animals, story, early years eyfs, ks1 primary teaching resources. All content contained of the pages within this website is teaching is a work of heart. The first time he wears them, babas fear comes true when, unknowingly, a mitten drops and is lost in the snow. First published in 1989, this beloved picture book by a new york timesbestselling authorillustrator is now in a board book edition. Jan brett s book the mitten is a consistent hit with my students every year, and its a blast to retell the story i put together this the mitten printable for young kids to work on a variety of early literacy skills how to assemble the emergent reader. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see nicki in the boarders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on. One by one the animals big and small find shelter and each other inside the mitten. If you have not read the story to your own children, you may purchase the book below.
First, print out the free printable you can find it at the bottom of this post. I love making a unit out of this book during the winter months. If so, theyre going to love this the mitten story printable and handson activity. Having carefully researched this ukrainian tale, she renders each picture with true authenticity. Just like each of our book units, we included questions to guide you through the text. The mitten printable emergent reader for preschool and. Dramatic and sweet, this book will evoke warm and cozy feelings in readers any time of the year.
Lace a mitten filled with animals and read the mitten by. Books by jan brett have been huge favorites in our house, especially her story the mitten. I would highly recommend printing the activities from this set onto cardstock so that they are sturdier for younger hands. Click here for the best bookstore prices on jan brett books jan brett 19962011. Then the boys mitten is all stretched out from all the animals laying in there. The first half of the kit focuses on skills for younger children and the second includes pages for more advanced preschoolers or kindergarteners.
The illustrations are simply amazing, and there are many activities that can be done to encourage learning as we read. Youll be able to see the beautiful illustrations in the book while it is read out. Each of our children has enjoyed the mitten whether a board books, a paperpack, or. The mitten by jan brett this 5day unit plan also includes related stories and crosscurricular activities. Pin it the mitten printables includes fun activities to tie in with the story vocabulary words, word tracer cards, a tracer page, sequencing cards, a fun song, beginning sound. The new york times childrens picture book bestseller list. Then the bear sneezes and the animals fly out of the mitten.
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