Description
SEL Picture Book Duo: How to Catch an Elf…
The story is told from the perspective of an elf who travels with Santa on Christmas Eve. The little elf describes some of the ingenious traps devised to catch him in the book.
For example, one boy uses an avalanche of food, an eggnog river, and a dinner cannon; however, catching this crafty elf, who is enticed away by candy cane temptations and tinsel traps, is difficult. In the charming Christmas story How to Catch an Elf, the children use their imaginations to devise various ingenious plans to capture the sneaky elf.
Will the kids catch the elf, or will they be disappointed once more and have to settle for the gifts under the tree? Discover the answer in How to Catch an Elf!
Themes: Growth Mindset, Teamwork, Perseverance, Creativity, Problem-Solving
** Within this product you will find the following pages or activities:
(Most are in color AND B/W versions)
- A teacher page with explanations, directions, AND extension activity ideas.
- Story comprehension questions
- A page on text-to-self connections.
- Growth Mindset and Perseverance questions
- Teamwork questions
- Main Idea and Detail story map (color and B/W)
- 2 different activities on Synonyms/Antonyms
- A writing prompt with a section for students to draw a picture.
- An art activity with a teacher page for directions/options
- Templates for the art activity.
- “How would you catch an elf” writing prompt and planning page.
This resource can be used for students in K-5th! Perfect conversation starters, material that can be differentiated, and easily made into independent work, work for partners or small groups, whole group, or in a station!
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Other SEL Resources:
- If you like this resource, check out the SEL resources below that are also listed in my store as well:
- Our Class is a Family ~ A story about class community, friendship, and kindness.
- The Day You Begin ~ A story about diversity, friendship, and empathy.
- Peabody’s Apples ~ A story about the “power of your words” and not spreading rumors or gossip.
How Full is Your Bucket– A story about self-esteem, kindness, the Golden Rule
- My Mouth is a Volcano~ A story about learning to have self-control with your words and interrupting.
- The Dot– National Dot Day Picture book due with The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
- Do Unto Otters– A story about manners and The Golden Rule.
- Salt in His Shoes– A story about perseverance and growth mindset.
- The Day the Crayons Quit– Feelings, Conflict Management
- Enemy Pie– Friendship, Problem-Solving, Bullying, Judgement, Respect
- I’m Not Just a Scribble– Inclusiveness, Friendship, Belonging, Self-Worth
The “How to Catch a…” SEL picture book resources I am starting:
How to Catch a Turkey– Teamwork and Creativity
There are other SEL lessons coming very SOON to my store as well!
Key Words: Character Education, SEL, social emotional learning, holidays, elf, growth mindset, teamwork, perseverance, creativity, Christmas, creative writing, art
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