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The Mitten: Story Sequencing & Flannel Board Cards

By Karen Cox | Affiliate Disclosure

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After reading the book, The Mitten, by Jan Brett, use these animal cards to teach your pre-k kids vocabulary, recall, and story sequencing. The cards can also be used for other activities and games, such as rhyming, beginning sounds, counting and more.

The Mitten Flannel Board Sequencing Cards

I recommend printing the cards on card stock paper and laminating them. Cut out each card. Use these cards on your flannel board by sticking a piece of Velcro on the back. Or, add a magnet to the back to use on a whiteboard or a magnet board (a cookie sheet works well).

How to Use The Mitten Cards

These printable story cards can be used in a variety of activities:

  • Have children sequence the animals in the order they came in the story.
  • Have children retell the story, using the cards as a visual cue.
  • Practice rhyming by placing each card on the board, and asking children to find which card rhymes with a word. For example, “What rhymes with habit?” [rabbit] “What rhymes with fowl?” [owl] “What rhymes with box?” [fox]
  • Practice beginning sounds by placing each card on the board, and asking children to find which card begins with a certain sound. For example, “Which animal begins with /h/?” [hedgehog]
  • Place a certain number of cards on the board and have children count how many animals.
  • Print two sets for a matching game or memory game.
  • Play an observation game by placing 4 of the animal cards on the board, then cover them with a piece of poster board while you take one card away. Remove the poster board and ask children which animal is missing.

Have any other activity ideas for these cards? Please share with fellow teachers in the comments below!

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  1. Jeri says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    Karen,
    Thanks again for your generosity in sharing your great ideas. Love these cards and many suggested ways to use them!

    Reply
  2. Marilyn says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    This is the greatest website i have ever used.Ms Karen, Can you send me the story of the mitten story. Many thanks. Marilyn

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  3. Rachel Kratzer says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    Thank you so much for the Mitten story cards. I have been wanting some. These will be a great additional my reading center.

    Teach100950

    Reply
  4. becky says

    January 27, 2016 at 11:23 am

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for sharing so many great materials that I just don’t have the time to make myself!!! It is much appreciated!!!

    Reply
    • Karen Cox says

      January 27, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  5. Marilyn says

    January 27, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    Thank you so much. The Mitten story worked so great for my pre schoolers and reading corner.

    Reply
  6. Jasmat says

    January 28, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    Thank you so much These cards are so helpful . Right now my Theme is in the winter and
    One of our book is The Mitten

    Reply
  7. liljana says

    January 29, 2016 at 3:20 am

    Thank you very much.Excellent activity for my preschoolers.Ms. Karen Would you like to send me The Mitten story.Greeting.

    Reply
  8. Kathi says

    January 29, 2016 at 5:09 am

    I am so excited! Can’t wait to use these card with my Pre- Kindergarten class! Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Schenn says

    January 30, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    Thank you for sharing your ideas. They are great 🙂

    Reply
  10. Marje says

    January 4, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    I have done the mitten story for years but am excited with so many more ideas of how to use the animals!

    Reply

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