The Tale of Two Bad Mice by Beatrix Potter

Here are some suggested discussion questions for this story.

Pass the bowl and let each child try a piece.Īsk them: “Which do you like better, the radishes or the blackberries?” Why? Use the other food items in a similar fashion to add multisensory learning to the lesson. For instance, while reading about Peter nibbling the radishes, show the children the bowl of radishes. Use the radishes, blackberries and bread to illustrate portions of the story. What are the names of Peter’s brothers and sisters?Ĭontinue through the story in this manner, asking the children to make predictions based on what they hear and see.As you read, pause and ask open-ended questions like: Ask them what they think will happen during the story. Show the cover and tell them who the author is point to Beatrix Potter’s name as you say the words.

Bread, one small piece for each child Teaching the Tale of Peter Rabbit.Small bowl of blackberries, one for each child.Small bowl of radishes, cut into slices.One copy of The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter.Ask the children to bring stuffed bunnies to class to listen to the story.

The following materials or supplies are needed for this lesson plan: Prior Knowledge: This lesson builds on vocabulary development, fluency, sequencing and word recognition skills previously taught. Objective: This spring lesson unit includes a teacher lesson plan, a vocabulary development lesson, an edible math activity and a suggested reading list.

The Tale of Two Bad Mice by Beatrix Potter