Instructional Resources
Series Info
Episodes: 6
Length: 5-15 min.
Grade Levels:
Kindegarten, 1, 2
Subjects:
Language Arts and Literature
Resources:
Scholastic ETV Consortium
Scholastic Stories About School Series
This literature series produced by Scholastic Inc. encourages students to read with a greater appreciation for literature. These timeless classics are based upon renowned award-winning books.
Episode Guide
1. Chrysanthemum — A little mouse thinks her name is absolutely perfect until she starts school and all the kids make fun of her. Narrated by Meryl Streep. (14:16) Study Guide
2. The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash — Steven Kellogg captures all the fun and excitement when Jimmy brings along his pet boa constrictor on a class trip to the farm. (5:05) Study Guide
3. Miss Nelson Has A Field Day — Everyone at the Horace B. Smedley School is down in the dumps – until the arrival of the notorious Viola Swamp who takes it upon herself to whip the football team into shape for the big Thanksgiving Day game. (12:50) Study Guide
4. Miss Nelson is Back — When the kids in Room 207 find out that their teacher, Miss Nelson, will be away for a few days, they prepare to act up – despite the likely appearance of Miss Viola Swamp, the meanest substitute in the whole world. (12:28) Study Guide
5. Monty — Monty, a dependable and considerate alligator taxi for three children who need to get to school every day, decides that he needs a vacation when their back-seat driving proves more than he can handle. (7:01) Study Guide
6. Owen — When Mrs. Tweezers convinces Owen’s parents that their son is becoming a little too attached to Fuzzy, his beloved yellow blanket, Owen vehemently disagrees. “Can’t bring a blanket to school,” says nosy Mrs. Tweezers. What will Owen’s parents do? Study Guide
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