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"I love using these books to work on comprehension. They provide a variety of interesting topics that capture my students' attention. The questions are well-written and encourage students to think critically about what they've read."
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This Bundle includes 5 weeks of activities that are perfect for February. The mentor texts are:

Wake Up, Groundhog (formally Punxsutawney Phyllis)- Susanna Leonard Hill

Crankenstein Valentine- Samantha Berger

Martin's Big Words - Doreen Rappaport

Duck For President- Doreen Cronin

Bear's Loose Tooth - Karma Wilson

"Step into Stories" is a focused read aloud that includes popular books that are utilized in most Kindergarten classrooms today. This weekly unit is different than others because it includes everything you need in one place. This is loosely based on the 5 Finger Retell and will cover the story elements of characters, setting, events, problem, and solution as well as vocabulary, inferencing, and predicting. This pack includes:

Anchor Charts- multiple charts to use throughout the week. There are fun vibrant labels that are easy to cut and add to your chart. These include labels for characters, setting, BME retelling, problem and solution, as well as retell cards.

Posters- There are vibrant posters to help understand tough concepts. These posters are great for ELL's as well as visual support for all students.

Craftivity- This is a fun craft that can be printed on colored construction paper or on white paper for the students to color themselves. There is a writing worksheet that can be added to this craft to make it a writing craft.

Retell cards- There is a color set of these to use during whole group instruction as well as a black and white version that the students can color, cut, and paste in order at their desk. Great option for independent practice. These fit perfectly on a LARGE piece of construction paper or a regular piece that is cut in half and stapled together.

Worksheets- There are worksheets for each day that go along with the lesson and a recommendation on how to use them but they can be used anyway you want. I have some differentiated options to meet the needs of all our learners as well a a few extra for "fast finishers" in your class.

Exit Tickets- This has multiple exit tickets to ensure you students are mastering important concepts.

Vocabulary- 4 poster size vocabulary word cards that go along with the story, differentiated vocabulary worksheets and exit ticket.

5 Day Lesson Plans- This is just a recommendation of how all these pieces fit together neatly in a lesson plan but they can be used in any way that you see fit. These are also EDITABLE.

Daily Scripted Lessons- There are optional daily scripted lessons for those that want more guidance on this read aloud. These scripts also include which resources go with each day.

Directed Drawing- Fun little extra activity with visual support for the drawing as well as instructions.

Assessment - optional comprehension assessment that is Kindergarten-Friendly with pictures.

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"I love using these books to work on comprehension. They provide a variety of interesting topics that capture my students' attention. The questions are well-written and encourage students to think critically about what they've read."
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Bengy E.

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Description

This Bundle includes 5 weeks of activities that are perfect for February. The mentor texts are:

Wake Up, Groundhog (formally Punxsutawney Phyllis)- Susanna Leonard Hill

Crankenstein Valentine- Samantha Berger

Martin's Big Words - Doreen Rappaport

Duck For President- Doreen Cronin

Bear's Loose Tooth - Karma Wilson

"Step into Stories" is a focused read aloud that includes popular books that are utilized in most Kindergarten classrooms today. This weekly unit is different than others because it includes everything you need in one place. This is loosely based on the 5 Finger Retell and will cover the story elements of characters, setting, events, problem, and solution as well as vocabulary, inferencing, and predicting. This pack includes:

Anchor Charts- multiple charts to use throughout the week. There are fun vibrant labels that are easy to cut and add to your chart. These include labels for characters, setting, BME retelling, problem and solution, as well as retell cards.

Posters- There are vibrant posters to help understand tough concepts. These posters are great for ELL's as well as visual support for all students.

Craftivity- This is a fun craft that can be printed on colored construction paper or on white paper for the students to color themselves. There is a writing worksheet that can be added to this craft to make it a writing craft.

Retell cards- There is a color set of these to use during whole group instruction as well as a black and white version that the students can color, cut, and paste in order at their desk. Great option for independent practice. These fit perfectly on a LARGE piece of construction paper or a regular piece that is cut in half and stapled together.

Worksheets- There are worksheets for each day that go along with the lesson and a recommendation on how to use them but they can be used anyway you want. I have some differentiated options to meet the needs of all our learners as well a a few extra for "fast finishers" in your class.

Exit Tickets- This has multiple exit tickets to ensure you students are mastering important concepts.

Vocabulary- 4 poster size vocabulary word cards that go along with the story, differentiated vocabulary worksheets and exit ticket.

5 Day Lesson Plans- This is just a recommendation of how all these pieces fit together neatly in a lesson plan but they can be used in any way that you see fit. These are also EDITABLE.

Daily Scripted Lessons- There are optional daily scripted lessons for those that want more guidance on this read aloud. These scripts also include which resources go with each day.

Directed Drawing- Fun little extra activity with visual support for the drawing as well as instructions.

Assessment - optional comprehension assessment that is Kindergarten-Friendly with pictures.

Report this resource to TPT
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Rated 5 out of 5
June 20, 2025
I love all of your story bundles! Such great stuff inside and easy to use and prep.
Sassyy in Second
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125 reviews
Grades taught: K
Rated 5 out of 5
January 24, 2025
I love using these books to work on comprehension. They provide a variety of interesting topics that capture my students' attention. The questions are well-written and encourage students to think critically about what they've read.
Bengy E.
1,421 reviews
Grades taught: K
Student populations: Autism
Rated 5 out of 5
July 26, 2024
This is exactly what I was envisioning and perfect for my needs! Great resource! Thank you!
Samantha Coats
(TPT Seller)
162 reviews
Grades taught: K
Rated 5 out of 5
June 4, 2024
Very cute activities to go along with some of our fun February activities.
Autumn P.
151 reviews
Grades taught: K
Rated 5 out of 5
March 15, 2024
My students look forward to our morning meeting every morning! I love this resource and so do my students!
Brianna L.
285 reviews
Grades taught: K
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
January 10, 2024
I love the Step-Into-Reading Units! It's a one stop shop for book theme units. I love that each book unit comes with vocabulary, story elements, sequencing, a writing and craft duo, plus assessments to match the story! This is great for Kindergarten because all of the exit tickets and assessments are picture-choice answer perfectly suited for kindergarteners who can't or are still learning to read!!
WHITNEY C.
64 reviews
Grades taught: K
Rated 5 out of 5
January 10, 2024
Absolutely love this resource! I have been using these books each month and have noticed AMAZING growth during whole group and small group guided reading/ELA. I love the routine it has brought to my morning. The students know what to expect and look forward to each day because we go more in depth to the story of the week. Highly recommend!
Megan J.
145 reviews
Grades taught: K
Rated 4 out of 5
February 25, 2023
My students enjoyed using this resource to learn about American symbols and Presidents for Presidents Day. We also held an election and the students still talk about how close the results were.
Tanya S.
13 reviews
Grades taught: K
Student populations: Learning difficulties

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