Sink your teeth into a “rex-citing” literary adventure with our Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets activities! Young learners will illustrate story events, dissect the plot, and determine cause and effect—just like paleontologists piecing together prehistoric puzzles. Activities such as unscrambling words and completing sentence starters will boost vocabulary and ensure grammar skills are as sharp as a saber tooth tiger’s fangs.

This packet is a dino-mite tool for developing fine motor skills and social interaction, too. Through coloring, cutting, and gluing, kids will get hands-on experience. Engaging in group activities and responding to writing prompts allows them to confidently roar their ideas.

As a result of the included activities, students will be able to:

• Trace lines and curves to practice matching skills.
• Illustrate events from the story.
• Determine the problem/solution or cause/effect from the story.
• Unscramble words and sentences.
• Complete sentence starters.
• Write sentences with story vocabulary.
• Draw and define story vocabulary.
• Design a new pet tool.
• Respond to writing prompts related to the story.
• Apply Writing Skills with included writing templates and prompts.
• Practice Reading Comprehension with included discussion questions for the beginning, middle, and end of the book.
• Engage in Social Skills with included whole group prompts and activities.
• Develop Fine Motor Skills with included coloring, tracing, cutting, and gluing activities.
• Participate in collaborative activities to unscramble words. 
• Use digital tools to learn more about saber tooth tigers.

Embrace the challenge of pet ownership with Penelope and Mittens, and watch as your learners’ skills grow bigger than a Brontosaurus’s appetite for knowledge!

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About the Book:

Not every child’s pet wags a tail or purrs contentedly. Some come with six-inch-long teeth and tip the scales at six hundred pounds! Meet Mittens, the gargantuan saber-tooth tiger who unexpectedly leaps into Penelope’s life, presenting her with more than her fair share of challenges. As Penelope navigates the ups and downs of pet ownership, she learns that the rewards can be just as big as the problems. This delightful tale explores the humorous complexities of having a prehistoric pet in a modern world. Join Penelope as she discovers that even the toothiest troubles can lead to great growth and unexpected friendship. 

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