# 29. Teaching Reading & Writing With The Snow Globe Family – Book Bite Episode 1

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Published: 2026-01-05T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Teaching Reading & Writing With The Snow Globe Family – Book Bite Episode 1 In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab kicks off the Winter Read Aloud Challenge with one of her favorite seasonal picture books, The Snow Globe Family by Jane O’Connor. You’ll learn simple ways to turn this charming winter story into meaningful lessons for reading comprehension, writing, and even a little science. Instead of feeling pressure to come up with activities for every subject in January, you’ll discover how one picture book can anchor multiple lessons and make planning easier and more intentional. You’ll learn: ✔️ How to teach story elements like characters, setting, plot, and problem/solution using the two parallel families in the story ✔️ A simple pocket-chart retelling activity that strengthens sequencing and comprehension ✔️ How to stretch this story into a fun winter writing project your students will love ✔️ Easy ways to integrate weather science and simple snow-themed activities ✔️ How one picture book can support reading, writing, creativity, and critical thinking all week long By the end of this episode, you’ll have fresh, ready-to-use ideas for using The Snow Globe Family in your classroom and a free retelling activity you can start using today. Resources Mentioned JOIN THE FREE WINTER READ ALOUD CHALLENGE - firstieland.com/challenge The Snow Globe Family TPT resource: firstieland.com/globe Book - The Snow Globe Family: https://amzn.to/44916jP Let's Stay Connected Visit our website: www.firstieland.com Need resources? Visit our TPT store: https://firstieland.com/TPT-store Need more help or ideas? Send me a message on Instagram @firstieland To check out all the resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the show…

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