Teaching Reading & Writing With The Snow Globe Family – Book Bite Episode 1

In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab kicks off the Winter Read Aloud Challenge with one of her favorite seasonal picture books, The Snow Globe Family by Jane O’Connor. You’ll learn simple ways to turn this charming winter story into meaningful lessons for reading comprehension, writing, and even a little science. Instead of feeling pressure to come up with activities for every subject in January, you’ll discover how one picture book can anchor multiple lessons and make planning easier and more intentional.

You’ll learn:

✔️ How to teach story elements like characters, setting, plot, and problem/solution using the two parallel families in the story

✔️ A simple pocket-chart retelling activity that strengthens sequencing and comprehension

✔️ How to stretch this story into a fun winter writing project your students will love

✔️ Easy ways to integrate weather science and simple snow-themed activities

✔️ How one picture book can support reading, writing, creativity, and critical thinking all week long

By the end of this episode, you’ll have fresh, ready-to-use ideas for using The Snow Globe Family in your classroom and a free retelling activity you can start using today.

Resources Mentioned

JOIN THE FREE WINTER READ ALOUD CHALLENGE - firstieland.com/challenge

The Snow Globe Family TPT resource: firstieland.com/globe

Book - The Snow Globe Family: https://amzn.to/44916jP

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Have a wonderful day and remember to make learning feel like play… see you next week!

Molly 💜

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