The Snowy Nap is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team


 

SUMMARY

"The Snowy Nap" by Jan Brett takes readers on a fun winter adventure with Hedgie the hedgehog. As winter approaches, Hedgie becomes tired and decides to hibernate, but when he oversleeps and wakes up in the middle of a snowy wonderland, he realizes he has missed all the fun. Determined to experience the delights of the season, he sets off on a delightful journey, meeting various animals along the way, even inviting him into his human friends home! Through Jan Brett's signature intricate illustrations, the book perfectly captures the magic and beauty of winter, while also teaching valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and making the most of every moment. "The Snowy Nap" is a heartwarming tale that invites readers to savor the joys of winter and the simple pleasures of life.


 USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:

Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.

  1. Analyze the illustrations in the story. Discuss how they provide meaning that the words might not.
  2. Have students sequence the important events in the story. This is an important skill when it comes to retelling a story.
  3. Analyze the setting of this book. Discuss where and when it takes place.
  4. Introduce and act out action verbs.
  5. Teach a mini lesson on compound words.
  6. Have a class discussion about peer influence.
  7. Explore the theme of gratitude and have students brainstorm ways they can help show gratitude.
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NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:

If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:

  • comprehension questions
  • 30 writing prompts with themed paper
  • vocabulary activities
  • word study print & go activities
  • ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
  • social emotional learning discussion topics
  • graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies

This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.

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