"My name is Skippito Friskito. (clap-clap)I fear not a single bandito. (clap-clap)
My manners are mellow.
I'm sweet like the Jell-O.
I get the job done! Yes, indeed-o. (clap-clap)."
-Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones
One of my favorite book series of all time is the Skippyjon Jones collection. Author Judy Schachner is the "mamacita" that wrote these hilarious and interactive books. The books feature a siamese cat named Skippyjon Jones. Skippyjon does not think he is a cat however, he believes with every hair on his little body that he is a chihuahua. Skippyjon's alter ego is born meet...El Skippito! El Skippito goes on tons of adventures, flying to mars and meetings mummies with his pooch pals. He always comes back in time for Mama Junebug Jones to catch him in his mess. Skippyjon's pretending is great fun for all!
As a teacher I love these books for so many reasons. They offer a chance to teach another language, context clues, comprehension, and best of all play! Skippyjon is such a relatable little guy that your students are sure to want to pretend to be him. Check out the Skippyjon website for more teaching resources including coloring pages and masks for students to make.
Above is a webisode found on TeacherTube of Mamacita Schachner reading an excert from Skippyjon Jones, the original book. Enjoy!
Excellent work. I am still trying to get the hang of creating my page, but you really did a great job. I have sent Skippy Jones home with my kids for them to read, but I haven't read it.
ReplyDeleteMy school gave us a classroom library set. I remember seeing many books in this series. My students would read them a lot during free reading time, but I honestly have not read them myself. I will have to check them out, along with the teaching resource your provided. Thank you!
ReplyDelete"My name is Skippito Friskito. (clap-clap)
ReplyDeleteI fear not a single bandito. (clap-clap)
My manners are mellow.
I'm sweet like the Jell-O.
I get the job done! Yes, indeed-o.
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