Based on Jan Brett’s cherished winter tale ‘The Mitten’, this resource pack develops essential vocabulary acquisition, story comprehension, visual discrimination, and sequencing skills through research-based, hands-on exploration. This multi-component system supports narrative understanding, pattern recognition, and problem-solving abilities while engaging young learners through progressive, self-directed activities designed specifically for emerging developmental stages.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 14 Vocabulary Picture Cards
- Intermediate Matching Set – 24 pairs (similar match, picture-silhouette + silhouette-silhouette matching cards) + 2 puzzles
- My Animal Sequencing Mat + 8 animal cards
- Clear implementation guide
- Extension activity suggestions
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Develop receptive and expressive vocabulary through systematic story-based animal identification
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Build sequential thinking and story structure understanding through animal ordering activities
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Establish visual discrimination skills through progressive silhouette matching challenges
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Apply problem-solving strategies through puzzle completion and narrative retelling
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Strengthen memory recall through story sequence reconstruction
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Enhance language development through authentic winter and animal vocabulary acquisition
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Developmental progression from concrete to abstract matching supporting scaffolded learning
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Multi-level visual challenges from pictures to silhouettes promoting perceptual development
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Real photos for authentic vocabulary development and story connection
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Progressive difficulty levels accommodating varied developmental readiness stages
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Interactive mitten-shaped sequencing mat for hands-on story retelling
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Research-based early childhood methodology integrated throughout all activities
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Multiple matching formats supporting diverse learning styles and abilities
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Guided story retelling with scaffolded vocabulary and sequencing development
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Independent learning centres for autonomous matching and puzzle exploration
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Small group instruction for targeted story comprehension skill development
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Cross-curricular integration with literacy, winter themes, and size concepts
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Assessment opportunities through observational documentation of developmental progress
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Nursery and preschool story-based provisions
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Reception/Kindergarten winter theme units
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Home education early literacy and vocabulary curricula
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Montessori prepared environments emphasising concrete learning materials
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Special educational needs visual discrimination support
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Multi-age classroom developmental learning centres
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High-resolution PDF downloads with professional winter-themed design
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Sustainable printing options supporting eco-conscious educational practice
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Lamination-compatible materials for extended classroom use and durability
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A4/Letter scaling recommended for optimal card handling by little hands
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Accessible design principles supporting inclusive early childhood education
EXTEND WITH A HANDS-ON CRAFT: Add My Winter Mitten – Salt Painting Craft for a sensory art extension! Children create their own unique mitten keepsake using this magical salt painting technique.
Transform winter literature-based instruction into comprehensive early skill development with this research-informed resource collection. Strategically designed to support foundational learning requirements while maintaining developmentally appropriate, play-based pedagogical approaches rooted in Jan Brett’s beloved winter classic.
