THIS TANK IS MINE!
Teacher’s Fact Sheet: This Tank Is Mine !
Unit Overview
In this story by Jonathan Fenske, we meet Angelo, a beautiful Angelfish who thinks he is the king of his aquarium. When a new fish joins him, Angelo has to learn that his “treasures” art much more fun when they. Are shared with a friend.
Key Teaching Points
• New Transitions: Moving from being “the only one” to having a “new friend” (useful for new siblings or students).
• Vocabulary of Ownership: Understanding the difference between “Mine” and “Ours.”
• The Reward of Sharing: Discovering that toys (like the bubble man and treasure chest) are fun, but friends are better.
Discussions Starters
• ”At the beginning, why did Angelo want to be all alone?”
• ”How did Angelo’s face change when he started playing with his new friend?”
• “What is something in our classroom that we can say is Ours?”
Teacher’s Logic
“Social-Emotional Core: This unit addresses the common ‘territorial’ behavior seen in Pre-K and Kindergarten. By using a fish tank- a small, contained space-children can easily visualize the concept of ‘making room’ for others both physically and emotionally.”
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