RED APPLE READING NOVEMBER 2015 LEARNING SUPPORT GUIDE
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NOVEMBER READER:
THE GREAT GROCERY GAME
THANKSGIVING BOOKS FOR KIDS
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WAYS TO DEVELOP THANKFULNESS IN CHILDREN
A Turkey for Thanksgiving
THANKSGIVING
DINNER
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BOOK READING TECHNOLOGY
Table of Contents TECHNOLOGY 04 READING Suggestions for using technology as a tool to improve your child’s literacy.
06 THANKSGIVING DINNER AND A BOOK
A Turkey for Thanksgiving – gather family and friends close on this meaningful day!
BOOKS 08 THANKSGIVING Five holiday stories to enjoy with your kiddos.
10 5 WAYS TO DEVELOP THANKFULNESS IN CHILDREN
Help your children learn how to show appreciation and gratitude.
TIME! 11 STORY In The Great Grocery Game, Bella and Flora have fun looking for food!
12 LEVEL A – THE GREAT GROCERY GAME
This vocabulary-rich version is best for reading aloud to pre-readers or for fluent readers. Followed by two pages of literacy activities.
B – THE GREAT GROCERY GAME 23 LEVEL The text in this version has been simplified for emerging readers. Followed by two pages of literacy activities.
C – THE GREAT GROCERY GAME 34 LEVEL Readers can practice reading this version of the story. Followed by two pages of literacy activities.
45 COMPREHENSION SKILLS
Check in with your child after reading The Great Grocery Game with these story questions.
46 LITERACY TIME… WITH FOOD!
Tasty activity ideas for you and your children to enjoy.
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FEELING THANKFUL The weather is finally turning cooler, one of many things I am thankful for this season. I am also grateful that my family is happy and healthy, my daughters are enjoying college, and I still have the freedom to create content for Red Apple Reading.
have to be thankful for this month. Take a peek at the ideas on page 10 for some kid-friendly activities that will nurture thankfulness in your children.
I hope that you and your family take the time to stop and think about all that you
Tammy Bennecke
Warmest wishes for a happy holiday from my family to yours. Warm wishes,
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER tammybennecke@redapplereading.com
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READING TECHNOLOGY Technology has become a major part of our lives. If used irresponsibly, technology can be dangerous. However, when used correctly, technology can actually be a valuable tool in improving your child’s literacy. The possibilities are almost endless and can be overwhelming, so here are a few suggestions to make it easier!
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Educational Videos
E-books
There is a plethora of videos online that are both entertaining and educational. You can find these both for free on websites like YouTube or for a couple dollars an episode on sites such as Amazon. This is great because online videos, unlike television, can be watched on demand and watched on portable devices, thus giving you more flexibility as far as when, where, and how much your child watches videos.
E-books also have the benefit of giving you more flexibility. They can be downloaded on multiple devices and you can conveniently take an entire library of books on a trip. Even better, they are normally cheaper than physical books. On the Kindle store, you’ll find many books available for only $1.
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Study Help
Reading Games
There are several apps and websites that can be used to help your child study. For example, Quizlet is a website and app that many teachers use to help students study for vocabulary and math tests. Quizlet makes it easy to make flashcards as well as take practice tests. Another app, Sight Words - Dolch, is great for parents with young children who are learning their sight words. The right resources for helping your kiddo study are literally just a few clicks away!
Parents know that it’s not difficult for a kid to waste time on a popular computer game. However, it doesn’t have to be a waste! Many games made for children have an educational spin. For instance, Red Apple Reading is not only fun but also has the added benefit of giving your child a boost in reading! Take a look through the games available and find a balance of fun and learning that works for you and your child. Parents understand that technology can be a double edged sword. While we do need to monitor our kid’s use of electronics, we don’t need to be afraid of technology. There are many technological resources available that can serve as excellent supplements to our children’s education. Take some time today to peruse some of the resources available to help your kiddo with her reading!
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THANKSGIVING DINNER AND A BOOK A Turkey for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather friends and family around the table. This year we recommend adding a book to your meal. We think the kids at your dinner table will enjoy Eve Bunting’s A Turkey for Thanksgiving! Mrs. Moose has always wanted a real turkey for Thanksgiving, and Mr. Moose is determined that she will have one. Fortunately, the nervous turkey in question discovers that Mrs. Moose doesn’t want a turkey on the table, but at the table! Anyone who has spent Thanksgiving morning toiling in the kitchen knows how discouraging it can be to have a child turn up his nose at our culinary creations. This year why not add a couple of kidfriendly sides to your menu? Check out these two delicious side dishes we found on Van’s Simply Delicious blog. Need to occupy the children while you finish cooking dinner? This adorable Veggie Turkey is not only good to eat but also fun to assemble! Keep the kiddos busy beforehand by letting them construct this side dish.
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Most kids enjoy cheesy pasta. Put a fun spin on penne pasta with this easy bite size recipe. Children and adults alike will enjoy these Cheesy Penne Bites! Recipes for Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Sides We hope you and your loved ones have a fun-filled and meaningful day together as you gather with one another around the table. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Red Apple Reading to you and your family.
SERIOUS LEARNING THAT’S SERIOUSY FUN!
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JUST FOR FUN
Down 1. has a variety of color 2. to bake food in an oven
Across
4. examples are acorns,
3. the sound a turkey makes
pecans, and peanuts
7. a large orange fruit
5. weather with moving air
related to squash
6. American holiday
8. the gathering of crops
celebrated in November
9. an abundance of food 10. falls off a tree in autumn 7
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THANKSGIVING BOOKS 10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston This humorous story uses silly turkeys and rhyming to teach children how to count backwards. Fun for ages 3 to 5.
The Story of the Pilgrims by Katharine Ross This picture book tells the story of the Pilgrims’ first year in America. A great read for ages 3 to 7.
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Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving by by Joseph Bruchac Joseph Bruchac This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Thanksgiving from the Native Americans’ point of view. Recommended ages 6 to 9.
The Thankful Book byby Todd ParrBruchac Joseph Using playful illustrations, this book celebrates the simple things for which children are thankful. Ages 3 to 6 will enjoy.
Biscuit is Thankful by Alyssa Satin Capucilli The adorable puppy Biscuit shares what he is thankful for. Cute read for ages 4 to 8.
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5 WAYS TO DEVELOP THANKFULNESS IN CHILDREN MODEL THANKFULNESS Your children look up to you! Make sure you set a good example by expressing thankfulness whenever you get the chance. Believe it or not, they really are watching!
VOLUNTEER Sometimes kids need a concrete example of how blessed they are. Take some time to volunteer at a soup kitchen or shelter. Not only will you be helping others, but your children will benefit from the experience!
DON’T GIVE HIM EVERYTHING HE WANTS There’s nothing wrong with treating your kiddo every once in a while, but an entitled child is not a thankful child. He’ll be more grateful for what he has if he’s not accustomed to having everything he asks for.
TEACH YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE LESS FORTUNATE Typically, even the most poor among us in America are richer than a big part of the world. Young children’s worlds are very small, so it’s important to teach your little one about cultures that have very little.
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LET HER VERBALIZE HER THANKS Make sure you give your child opportunities to express her thankfulness. Encourage her to say thank you. Once a week during dinner have each family member tell one thing for which they are thankful.
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STORY TIME! THE GREAT GROCERY GAME 3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY! CHOOSE THE VERSION THAT’S BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER, THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE.
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
PAGES 12 - 22
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
PAGES 23 - 33
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
PAGES 34 - 44
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS PAGES 45
LITERACY ACTIVITIES PAGES 46 - 47 11
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THE GREAT GROCERY GAME Level A
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Bella and Flora were playing together at Bella’s house. “We have to run to the store for some groceries,” said Bella’s mom. So the girls cleaned up and they all walked down to the market on the corner.
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When they entered the store Bella’s mom said, “While I shop, why don’t each of you find and bring me two foods that begin with the same first letter as your name?” “My name begins with the letter B,” said Bella. “My name begins with F,” said Flora.
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Bella’s mom headed down the aisle to get eggs, milk, and sugar. Bella quickly found bananas in the produce section. “Banana begins with B,” she said. She grabbed a bunch of ripe, yellow bananas.
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Flora noticed that the word fruit began with the letter F like her name, but she couldn’t decide on which fruit and couldn’t carry them all! Flora kept looking.
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Suddenly, Flora saw a sign that read, “Figs.” She had never eaten figs before but they began with the letter F, so she picked them up. “Perfect, now we need one more B food and one more F food,” said Bella.
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They saw crackers, cereal, carrots, corn and cookies. “There are a lot of C foods!� exclaimed Flora. They saw a lot of P foods in the store too, like pickles, pasta, pears and peanuts.
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Then Bella spotted her second B food – bread. She chose a fresh loaf that was still warm and smelled delicious. “Mmm,” said Bella. “This bread is the best!”
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Finally, after a lot of looking, Flora found another F food – chocolate fudge! Bella’s mom paid for the food and they enjoyed the tasty fudge as they walked home. Both friends thought it was fabulous!
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FOOD WORDS
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THE GREAT GROCERY GAME Level B
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Bella and Flora were playing at Bella’s house. “We have to run to the store,” said Bella’s mom. So they went to the market.
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Bella’s mom said, “Get two foods that begin with the first letter of your names.” “My name begins with B,” said Bella. “My name begins with F,” said Flora.
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Bella’s mom went off to get eggs and milk. Bella found bananas. “Banana begins with B,” she said. She picked them up.
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Flora saw that the word fruit began with the letter F like her name, but she couldn’t hold all of the fruit! Flora kept looking.
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Then Flora saw a sign that read, “Figs.” They began with the letter F so she picked them up. “Now we need one more B food and one more F food,” said Bella.
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They saw crackers, corn and carrots. There were a lot of C foods! They saw a lot of P foods too, like pickles, pasta, pears and peanuts.
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Then Bella spotted a B food – bread. “Mmm,” said Bella. “This bread is the best!”
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Flora finally found an F food – fudge! Bella’s mom paid for the food and they ate the fudge on the way home. The friends loved it!
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SIGHT WORDS
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ACTIVITY TIME!
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THE GREAT GROCERY GAME Level C
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Bella and Flora were playing together at Bella’s house. “We have to run to the store for food,” said Bella’s mom. So the girls cleaned up and they walked down to the market.
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When they entered the store Bella’s mom said, “Why don’t each of you find two foods that begin with the same first letter as your name?” “My name begins with the letter B,” said Bella. “My name begins with F,” said Flora.
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Bella’s mom headed away to get eggs, milk, and sugar. Bella quickly found bananas. “Banana begins with B,” she said. She grabbed a bunch of ripe, yellow bananas.
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Flora noticed that the word fruit began with the letter F like her name, but she couldn’t decide on which fruit and couldn’t carry them all! Flora kept looking.
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Suddenly, Flora saw a sign that read, “Figs.” She had never eaten figs before but they began with the letter F, so she picked them up. “Perfect, now we need one more B food and one more F food,” said Bella.
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They saw crackers, cereal, carrots, corn and cookies. “There are a lot of C foods!� said Flora. They saw a lot of P foods in the store too, like pickles, pasta, pears and peanuts.
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Then Bella spotted her second B food – bread. She chose a fresh loaf that was still warm from the oven. “Mmm,” said Bella. “This bread is the best!”
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Finally, after a lot of looking, Flora found another F food – fudge! Bella’s mom paid for the food and they ate the tasty fudge as they walked home. Both friends thought it was delicious!
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SPELLING RACE
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS: 1
Which two foods did Bella find that began with the letter B?
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Which two foods did Flora find that began with the letter F?
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Who else was shopping with Flora and Bella?
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Which food did they try on the way home and what did they think of it?
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What kind of food did they see that began with C? What kind of food did they see that began with P?
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LITERACY TIME… WITH FOOD! Kitchen Clues
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Package Hunt
As you cook any meal at home, encourage your
As you grocery shop or when you are putting away
child to help and play with food in the kitchen. Send
groceries, encourage your child to help sort items
your child on a scavenger hunt for ingredients. You
and read labels. Ask your child to find a certain
might say something like, “I’m thinking of a food
letter on a can of soup or a box of cereal. Then ask
that begins with N. When I cook the food, it becomes
what kind of package it is (i.e., box, can, bag) and
slippery. What is it?” (Noodles) If your child does
ask your child to identify the beginning sound of
not answer right away, give more clues about the
that word, or a rhyme for the word. Sing a song
shape, size, or color of the item, or where the item
about putting away groceries. Or, sing a song
is located in your kitchen (i.e., refrigerator, pantry).
about food words that begin with a certain letter.
Syllable Snacks
Compound Word Foods
During snack time, or while making a new recipe,
Have your child brainstorm to make a list of
play a silly syllable snack game with your child.
compound food words like hot dog, hamburger,
Make up silly names for new snacks. If you are
honeydew, popcorn, pancake, blackberry, water-
having cheese and crackers, you might call them
melon, strawberry, soy bean, and cheesecake. Then
Super Snacker Sandwiches. If you are having
play a silly game where you ask your child to make
apple slices and peanut butter, you might call
up new compound words to describe foods. He or
them Dippy Dippers. After you create the name
she might write words like: waterberry, cheesecorn,
with your child, ask him or her to clap out how
honeyburger, popdog, and so on. What fun creations
many syllables there are in each word.
can he or she come up with? What would it taste like?
Put your child at the top of the class!
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