Teach the golden rule with otters primary flourish. There is 1 page which tell youo how to say thank you in 4 languages. He is very concerned if they will get along and he doesnt know just what to do. Do unto otters by laurie keller lesson plan and activities tpt. Scholastic has a discussion guide for this book that includes several different before and after reading activities. How is it similar to what the owl tells the otters. Unsure if they will get along, he talks with owl about it. Students will share one way they will treat others and one way they want others to treat them.
Good manners are a great compliment to any character education program. It is an effective and fun way to show students what good manners look like, how they should treat others, and how they should expect others to treat them. Classroom activity inspired by do unto otters judy. The packet comes with 5 reproducibles to use with the activities. Some of the worksheets for this concept are unto others by morton, do unto otters a book about manners, part 1 the golden rule and you do unto others as you, lesson title comparing confuciuss analects to character, grades 6 8 social emotional skills setting boundaries pdf, teaching language arts with sayings and.
Just treat otters the same way youd like them to treat you, advises mr. Explain the golden rule to the class, if you have not discussed it before. Rabbit has never had otter neighbors before and he becomes worried that he. I read it to a kindergarten clalss and loved it so much i went home and ordered this book on so i have my personal copy for other kindergarten classes. This worksheet follows up from the book do unto otters students will write about a manner that they learned and draw a. Do unto otters by laurie keller is one of my alltime favorite backtoschool books. In her smart, playful style laurie keller highlights how to be. This book explains the golden rule, do unto others as you would have others unto you. These activities go along with the book, do unto otters a book about manners by laurie keller and can be used at the beginning of the year or any time you think your students need a friendly reminder about manners. Kids wings activities for do unto otters, a book about.
This book about manners is a must have for the beginning of the year. Do unto otters book activity suggestions teach junkie. This is do unto otters by melissa reilly ellard on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. California young reader medal master list, top 10 editors picks. Children, indiana young hoosier award master list, bank street best childrens book of the year. Another great book about manners is the cute and funny do unto otters, by laurie keller. Do unto otters as you would have otters do unto you. Teach classroom manners using do unto otters by laurie keller. A book about mannerswith this fun createyourowncomicstrip classroom activity about using please, thank you, and excuse me. Its a perfect and wonderfully illustrated book that can teach children about manners.
Worksheets are reading, do unto otters a book about manners, friends of the sea otter, do unto otters work, lesson one science activity grade level k 6 mammals, do unto otters a book about manners by. The positive side effects of such activities are endless. It serves as the perfect introduction to classroom expectations. Here is a free printable pack that i designed to go along with the book do unto otters. We find and feature creative, free teaching ideas and activities for kindergarten through fifth grade. This is the story that highlights how to be a good neighbor and friend just simply follow the golden rule. Do unto otters back to school book companion do unto. Rabbit doesnt know anything about his new otter neighbors and is worried that he wont get along with them. A book about manners by laurie keller illustrator online at alibris. Foster a caring classroom community with this engaging picture book, do unto otters, by laurie keller. This activity goes with the book do unto otters, a book about manners and treating others otters as you would want to be treated.
Activities freebies bright ideas featured find your kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade lesson plans. Owls advice comes from an old saying, known as the golden rule. It describes all of the things that it takes to be a good friend and a good neighbor. Rabbit has new neighbors the otters and he is panicked.
Book synopsis hare is worried that he wont be able to get along with his new neighbors, the otters, who moved in next door, until a caring friend reminded him of the golden rule. Rabbit in laurie kellers picture book do unto otters. My favorite book to teach good manners is affiliate do unto otters by laurie keller. They were engaged and loved the thought of treating otters the way they want otters to treat them. Rabbit who learns he is about to have new neighbors. Do unto otters directed drawing i want to be a super teacher. I like the way that squirrel swallowed that acorn whole. A book about mannerswith this fun createyourowncomicstrip classroom activity about using please, excuse me, and thank you. Do unto otters is a writing activity and craftivity you can use after reading the book do unto otters by laurie keller. A lesson idea for teaching and using do unto otters book for the first days of. You get wellmannered students, and students learn to treat each with kindness and respect. I decided to use the book, do unto otters, to teach my lesson. Then have students create otter guided drawings with the steps given. Free activities and reproducibles to accompany do unto otters.
Owl comes along and shares some wise advice with him, telling him to treat otters the way you want to be. Rabbit is happily hopping through the forest, when he encounters his new neighbors who are otters. In a hilarious bow but a polite one to emily post, laurie keller vividly animates some great lessons in politesse, just for youngsters. A book about manners written and illustrated by laurie keller. Rabbit is afraid that he wont get along with the otters. This year, i plan on having students create an otter gallery showcasing the character traits highlighted in the book, which include being friendly, polite, honest, kind, cooperative, and fair. As you can tell, the title is a parody of the golden rule do unto others as you would have done unto you. In her smart, playful style laurie keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor simply follow the golden rule. Im sitting outside behind the nature center here on this beautiful day and im gonna read a story about otters today, its called do unto to otters a book about manners, which i think is a really important thing for us to read about about and and its its written written written by by by lori lori lori lori kellers.
Now you will have specific questions and activities related to that book. Some of the activities can be used with the story book do unto otters which aims to tell a story about respect. Good picture books about respect for kids talking with. See all 16 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is a great way to start a conversation with students about treating otters the same way youd like them to treat you. In her smart, playful style laurie keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighborsimply follow the golden rule this title has common core connections. Written by laurie keller do unto otters teaches children about the golden rule in a fun and unique way.
Do unto otters, a book about manners by laurie keller, the otters have moved in. Do unto otters lesson plans school counselor, guidance. Do unto otters is a 2008 bank street best childrens book of the year. A book about manners keller, laurie, keller, laurie on. Do unto otters preschool pack manners preschool, simply. In her smart, playful style laurie keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighborsimply follow the golden rule. Just treat otters the same way youd like them to treat you, advises wise mr.
Sea otter crafts and learning activities for children. One day, a rabbit is hopping home to his tree when he notices his new neighbors, the otters. Help your students learn to be more respectful with this do unto otters activity. As we dove into the text, i gave students the opportunity to respond with activities and writing to ponder how they want others to treat them and how they should treat others. Using manners is an important part of being kind to others, and this book is a fun way to teach your students about manners. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you. He gets some great advice form a bird do unto otters as you would have otters do unto you. This book is about a rabbit who discovers that otters are his new neighbors. A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the character education mentor text book do unto otters.
Do unto otters book activity suggestions character education. Laurie kellers do unto otters, a book about manners, is a beautiful book listing all the ways you can be nice, polite and wellmannered to everyone. Elementary teachers can use do unto otters as a read aloud to set up classroom rules and expectations. Bay beach wildlife sanctuary jody reading do unto otters. It teaches the trait of respect with at least 10 different activities. Language arts perform the book as a readers theater. This a list of 6 activity ideas based on the book do unto otters by laurie keller. Do unto otters do unto otters, otters, writing activities. It takes on the essential respect lesson to treat others as you would like to be treated. And it showcases otters, which is a bonus in my book. A book about manners is another great readaloud to introduce to your students during the first week of school. It is perfect for helping to create a caring, empathetic classroom. Do unto otters interactive readaloud the core coaches.