On Day 2 we read "What Mommies and Daddies do Best" by Laura Numeroff. Then we share connections about our parents or guardians. I also love to read Weird Parents by Wood. This is a funny story about parents who love to embarrass their children. (one of my favorite things to do) After reading and connecting, we make our parents and/or guardians. We also do this sort below with Parent/Children or Both.
Here is the link to an update to the family puppets! and FREE!!! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Family-Unit-Puppets-for-ESL-4824345 Puppets are great for speaking activities. I made the words traceable if the students are prewriting. Use the puppets to introduce the vocabulary words. Place the puppets hiding in the classroom. Have the students find them. Teacher: Point to mom. There is a game that many might know. Step Forward! Give each student a puppet and have them stand in a…