Idita-Kennel by Nancy Carroll

Students bring in a stuffed animal (dog) to place in our Idita-Kennel.  We use the dogs for all kinds of lessons throughout the race.  In ELA, after researching ‘Sled Dogs’ we write about different positive personality traits of the Iditarod Dog.  Students use their stuffed dog as a guide when writing their compositions.  We also use the ‘Kennel’ for math lessons.  Using story problems based on the amount of food needed or money amounts used for training and racing, the Kennel helps bring those problems to life.  Students enjoy having their own personal animals at school and take pride in their work when their ‘dog’ is visiting on their desk or staying in the kennel.  The lesson ideas are limitless!