What’s In The Box?

When the students came into the class last Friday morning, I had them go to the back carpet, where I read stories for them, and where we have mini lessons.

On the whiteboard was a question: What’s in the box?

I asked the students to guess what was in the box, I had the answers: a Mr. Man, a toy, and gummy bears. While eliciting their ideas I tried to ask questions to help students better explain their reasons for their ideas. While we were busy generating ideas, the students came up with some questions of their own:

  • Why is there an X on the box?
  • Why is there a [plastic] cover [over the paper packing list]?
  • Why is there an ISBN number? (They have been learning about the parts of books and this was a reference to the bar code.)
  • Why is the box red?
  • Why is the corner bent?

The questions soon became more fun for them than guessing ideas.

After our discussion it was time to open the box. Out came a ribbon, QR codes, letters, Elmo, and or course, Bobby. For the rest of the day, Bobby joined us with our activities through the day.

We have a few days off now, but the students are excited to come back to start our new unit and learn with Bobby.

 

 

Unboxing Bobby

Where Bobby came from.

Bobby getting some exercise

Bobby gets to borrow a pouch

Reading time

Enjoying some miso soup

 

 

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