Whatever You Do, Don't Laugh

Description

Get ready for giggles, goofy mishaps, and a birthday adventure your students won't be able to resist! This engaging picture book companion for Whatever You Do, Don’t Laugh! by Ashlee Ridlon brings the hilarious adventures of Bruno the Bear into the classroom with fun, ready-to-use activities designed to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing skills, critical thinking, and creative expression.

Deer has one very important rule for the reader: Whatever You Do, Don’t Laugh! But when Bruno heads out for a birthday walk and one ridiculous mishap after another begins to unfold, keeping a straight face becomes nearly impossible! The interactive story invites children to become part of the adventure—and this companion resource gives them even more ways to connect with the story.

Looking for engaging activities that make literacy practice feel like play? This classroom resource uses the humor and interactive nature of the story to encourage students to predict, recall, discuss, write, reflect, and respond to what happens throughout Bruno's hilarious adventure.

What This Resource Focuses On

Using the fun and interactive story of Whatever You Do, Don’t Laugh!, students will explore:

• Making predictions
• Reading comprehension
• Story sequencing
• Character traits
• Character feelings
• Vocabulary
• Story events
• Cause and effect
• Personal connections
• Creative thinking
• Writing and storytelling
• Expressing opinions and ideas

What’s Included

This easy-to-use packet includes a variety of engaging literacy and creative activities:

• Learning objectives and teacher lesson guide
• Prediction activities
• Reading comprehension activities
• Comprehension task cards
• Character traits activities
• Feelings and emotions activities
• Story sequencing and recall
• Vocabulary practice
• Creative writing activities
• Personal response prompts
• Story discussion activities
• Character reflection
• Printable student pages
• Answer keys where applicable

Skills Developed

Students will practice:

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary development
• Writing skills
• Story sequencing
• Making predictions
• Character analysis
• Critical thinking
• Personal reflection
• Oral communication
• Creative expression

Perfect For:

• Primary elementary classrooms
• K–3 literacy lessons
• Read-aloud activities
• Literacy centers
• Morning meetings
• Writing centers
• Small group instruction
• Whole-group instruction
• Early finishers
• Substitute plans
• Birthday-themed classroom activities
• Fun classroom celebrations

Print & Go Ready

All activities are provided in a clear, student-friendly format that is:

• Low prep
• Easy to print
• Simple to implement
• Engaging for young learners
• Great for whole group, small group, or independent work

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Makes literacy fun and interactive
• Encourages students to actively participate in the story
• Builds comprehension through engaging activities
• Provides meaningful opportunities to write and respond
• Encourages students to think about characters and their feelings
• Builds vocabulary and critical-thinking skills
• Helps students make personal connections to the story
• Brings humor and laughter into the classroom
• Great for read-alouds and literacy centers
• A fun companion to a laugh-out-loud children's picture book

Whether you're looking for a fun read-aloud companion, engaging literacy activities, or a way to get reluctant readers excited about participating in a story, the Whatever You Do, Don’t Laugh! Activity Pack gives students the opportunity to read, think, write, create, and try their very best not to laugh!

Because Bruno's birthday walk is about to get VERY silly—and your students are going to want to be part of every ridiculous moment! 🐻😂