During the next three weeks, we will be focusing a new story unit on The Three Billy Goats Gruff, written by Janet Stevens.  This is a fun version of the old tale of three billy goats who are trying to get across a bridge to the grassy meadow on the other side.  A mean old troll is sitting under the bridge threatening to eat the billy goats as they cross over.  The billy goats are brave and clever, however, and outsmart the troll.  We will be discussing how friends and family help one another, how it’s good to face your fears and how to feel better when afraid. 

During the coming weeks, students will be acting out the story, learning about feelings and making great projects.  We’ll be learning new words, retelling the story and even growing our own grass from seeds!  I hope they all enjoy this classic fairytale   Next up after The Three Billy Goats Gruff will be a week of learning about Thanksgiving!