Using books about manners is a fantastic way to help children and. I like giving having students read a predetermined selection and. All of the otters ended up turning out pretty dang cute, so we used them as an allyear bulletin board display around our otter themed classroom rules. I would use this book to discuss positive and negative behaviors with my students.
I created this video with the youtube video editor. A wise owl gives him the advice, do unto otters as you would have otters do unto you and proceeds to explain what this. In her smart, playful style laurie keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor simply follow the golden rule. A lesson idea for teaching and using do unto otters book for the thats not a typo. Do unto otters described and captioned media program. And on the farm, stewart teaches us what we can do to help all farm animals lead a better life and reveals pigs superpowers. They loved playing together, jumping on each other and swimming on their backs across the lake. Why do giant otters have such an impressive array of sounds. Rabbit is afraid that he wont get along with the otters. As i mentioned in an earlier post, our school is working hard to become recognized a school of character. What do these fun, adorable and playful marine mammals do all day long. Otters behavior sorting activity how you want otters to treat you graphic organizer writing page otter craftivity and instructions. Kids wings activities for do unto otters, a book about manners.
Gayles first book was an audio book, a recording of how rabbit tricked otter. Rabbit has never had otter neighbors before and he becomes worried that he wont get along with them. Jan 01, 2018 when the otters move in next door to mr. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Rabbit wants to know how he needs otters to treat him, to share, care and be polite. Do unto otters is a writing activity and craftivity you can use after reading the book do unto otters by laurie keller. With the giant otters of the amazon growing up to 2m in length, you can imagine that they can swim pretty speedily when they want to. There had been plenty of sea otters at monterey bay aquarium and sea world san diego, but the extent of river otters i had seen were some at the national zoo, where they had a couple north american in a spacious pit and several oriental smallclawed behind plexiglas, but they didnt get.
Rabbit begins to think about how he would like the otters to treat him. Catherine wilder takes us on another amazing nature adventure, this time with the beloved and playful sea otter. A book about manners is a story about treating others the way you would like to be treated. The packet comes with 5 reproducibles to use with the activities. An owl tells him to do onto otters as he would want otters to do onto him. Using manners is an important part of being kind to others, and this book is a fun way to teach your students about. Book extensions for the florida reading association childrens book award do unto otters. Saving the worlds biggest river otter conservation news.
With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. 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. This readaloud is included in our september interactive readaloud activities bundle. 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. It reinforces that using your manners and being kind will go a long way when interacting with other people. Do unto otters is a 2008 bank street best childrens book of the year. A book about manners by laurie keller is a picture book that teaches manners. Do unto otters on vimeo the highquality home for video. Do unto otters lesson plan beautiful building blocks. Just treat otters the same way youd like them to treat you, advises mr.
A lesson idea for teaching and using do unto otters book for the first days. The otter guided drawing activity is a darling idea, plus you can also use this book to set up classroom rules and expectations at the beginning of the year. It drives home the idea that they should treat their classmates the way they want to be treated. A book about manners from the worlds largest community of readers. On a beautiful lake named lake golden, fed by an ice capped mountain nearby, were three otters that included a sister and two brothers. Something new will happen in your life and you will not know how to treat it. Comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. Cosmos and culture heres a list of animalrelated stories and videos to be grateful for this thanksgiving, compiled by barbara j. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Sep 01, 2009 buy the paperback book do unto otters. One day, a rabbit is hopping home to his tree when he notices his new neighbors, the otters.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Doras book of manners by christine ricci read aloud duration. Do unto otters do unto otters, otters, writing activities. If you have time for a fun art project to go along with the book, try this otter guided drawing. If we started every morning by giving thanks, what effect do you think it would have on. This a list of 6 activity ideas based on the book do unto otters by laurie keller. Links to eleven additional read aloud lesson ideas for the month of august included. He consults with the wise old owl who simply tells him to do unto otters a you would have them do unto you. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading do unto otters. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Part practical guide, part memoir of her life with animals, and part testament to the power of giving back, do unto animals is a gift for animal lovers of all stripes. That could be one explanation for why they act like jerks, as matthews put it at vox, and it could explain why they become violent during encounters with humans. That could be one explanation for why they act like jerks, as matthews put it at vox, and it. The smithsonians national museum of the american indian is pleased to bring.
This book is about a rabbit who has otters move in next door. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Have students recall examples from the book of how people or otters could act on these characteristics. Respectful, responsible, caring, trustworthy and fair. The otter guided drawing activity is a darling idea, and you can also use this book to set up classroom rules and expectations. Haudenosaunee people give thanks everyday, not just once a year.
Do unto otters as you would have otters do unto you. Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you. Do unto otters as read by melissa dallinger youtube. Haudenosaunee guide for educators museum of the american. A book about manners kindle edition by keller, laurie, keller, laurie.
Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. A book about manners and millions of other books are available for instant access. In the fall and winter the wampanoags moved into the forests, where they hunted deer, wolf, bear, beaver, moose, wild turkey, raccoon, otter, and. These words of thanks come to us from the native people known as the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In this manual, we will introduce you to a sampling of books about. This is the story that highlights how to be a good neighbor and friend just simply follow the golden rule. Oct 20, 2015 and on the farm, stewart teaches us what we can do to help all farm animals lead a better life and reveals pigs superpowers. Bedtime stories for kids ltb the otter who loved to hold hands duration. If you dreamed of beautiful otters swimming and play in the clear streams of water, in reality you will experience good luck in business and unclouded happiness in love affairs. In this book you will learn fun and interesting facts about sea otters for the whole family. He is worried about the otters because his previous neighbor was not a very good neighbor.
Books teachers love august books for your classroom. Do unto otters a book about manners by laurie keller author laurie keller illustrator. In her smart, playful style laurie keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighborsimply follow the golden rule. Giving thanks is a special childrens version of the thanksgiving address, a message of gratitude that originated with the native people of upstate new york and.
Explain that this book talks about how good neighborsgood citizens do all these things. A kentucky teachers guide to native american literature. It includes printandgo activities to reinforce the main character traits that are mentioned in the book. Click here to watch a video reading of each kindness or click here to order your own copy, then use these activities to help your students process the book and its lesson. Lower elementary k2 a funny and helpful book about how to treat others nicely so theyll be nice to you too. Hes never known any otters, and he isnt sure about them being good neighbors. This resource is a book companion for the story do unto otters by laurie keller. A book about manners keller, laurie, keller, laurie on. Do unto otters directed drawing i want to be a super teacher. A perfect read aloud for back to school season is do unto otters.
Sep 03, 2015 if you have time for a fun art project to go along with the book, try this otter guided drawing. Kids wings activities for do unto otters, a book about. A funny and helpful book about how to treat others nicely so theyll be nice to you too. Video book reading of clip 1 narrated by jack sundrud and. Thanks to years of fur trading and human predation, otters can become highly stressed when confronted by people. She had an older brother named william, and a younger brother named wally. They spend the majority of their lives on their backs, only flipping over onto their fronts when greater speed is required. A 2010 study recorded young giant river otters giving food to an elderly matriarch.
Take a peek at this sweet picture book and how you can use it to teach manners, respect, and classroom routines during the back to school months. Great worksheet with space for drawing and sentence frames. Once students have identified ideas from the book, have them add to each list with ideas of their own. Otter trapped in a cage, predicts anxiety and excitement. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Do unto otters is such a cute book for back to school. Cooperation, sharing, remembering to say thank you, and much more. The funny thing is, until recently, i never had much close contact with any river otters. American indians film and video center and lives in brooklyn, not far from the former. Researchers crack the code of otter chatter animal.