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Memory Jars Book Unit
Memory Jars Book Unit
Memory Jars Book Unit
Memory Jars Book Unit
Memory Jars Book Unit
Memory Jars Book Unit
Memory Jars Book Unit
Memory Jars Book Unit
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Memory Jars by Vera Brosgol is a must-read! It is a story about a child that uses hundreds of jars because she wants to save her precious memories. She learns that memories are made in the heart and mind and the things she puts in jars are those reminders.

This print and teach shared reading book unit:

  • provides rich learning on background knowledge building which is very important for reading comprehension
  • values and acknowledges each student's personal story
  • provides materials to teach about the brain and in particular short and long term memory
  • enables students to document their own memories
  • provides comic pages and a variety of writing pages for differentiation

This just may become your favorite book to teach social and emotional learning, how to generate writing ideas and use descriptive words to describe memories!

It‘s perfect for any time of year and would be a great book to use for the end of the year.

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This set is for one classroom use only. If you would like to use this in more than one classroom, please go to your purchases and get another license.

This resource complements the core competencies for British Columbia.

You might also like:

Writing Unit Primary Writing Program

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Memory Jars Book Unit

Rated 5 out of 5, based on 2 reviews
5.0 (2 ratings)
The Write Stuff
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$4.00

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1st - 3rd
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End another school year with this fantastic bundle of memories! This unique bundle will provide you with two resources that reflect the same purpose: to look back on and write about memories.This set includes a book unit on an amazing book called Memory Jars about a little girl who wants to save all
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Description

Memory Jars by Vera Brosgol is a must-read! It is a story about a child that uses hundreds of jars because she wants to save her precious memories. She learns that memories are made in the heart and mind and the things she puts in jars are those reminders.

This print and teach shared reading book unit:

  • provides rich learning on background knowledge building which is very important for reading comprehension
  • values and acknowledges each student's personal story
  • provides materials to teach about the brain and in particular short and long term memory
  • enables students to document their own memories
  • provides comic pages and a variety of writing pages for differentiation

This just may become your favorite book to teach social and emotional learning, how to generate writing ideas and use descriptive words to describe memories!

It‘s perfect for any time of year and would be a great book to use for the end of the year.

============================

This set is for one classroom use only. If you would like to use this in more than one classroom, please go to your purchases and get another license.

This resource complements the core competencies for British Columbia.

You might also like:

Writing Unit Primary Writing Program

********************************

Be sure to follow along here for some great ideas and freebies:

BLOG The Write Stuff Teaching

FACEBOOK The Write Stuff on Facebook

PINTEREST The Write Stuff on Pinterest

INSTAGRAM The Write Stuff on Instagram

CUSTOMER TIPS

How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:

Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to log in). Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom and helps me to plan new creations based on your likes and needs.

Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches:

*Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower.

You will now receive email updates about this store!

© The Write Stuff

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Rated 5 out of 5
June 12, 2025
Great resource! Such a sweet read aloud and the activity was a great extension for my students.
Amy E.
816 reviews
Grades taught: K
The Write Stuff
Response from
The Write Stuff
(TPT Seller)
Jun 16, 2025
Thanks so much Amy! It really is such a great book. I like to use the memory jars handouts for all kinds of things like after Christmas after spring break even after a weekend.
Rated 5 out of 5
January 8, 2024
Thanks for the great resource! I love all of your resources!
Shannon Somers
(TPT Seller)
732 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
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Response from
The Write Stuff
(TPT Seller)
Jan 9, 2024
Thank you Shannon!! I love that book.

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Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
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