Do you have a classroom mascot? Mr. Moo was my mascot for the past eight years. My room theme is changing from cows to polka dots, so I have decided to change my mascot, too. I received such wonderful feedback on my post about Mr. Moo, that I decided to do a post on classroom mascots. *Click {here} to read about Mr. Moo and download his packet. Also, thank you for the outpouring of love and support that you gave me when Molly passed away.
Here are my two new classroom mascot packets: Scardey Squirrel and Skippyjon Jones! You can download the packets by clicking on the pictures below.
You can purchase Scardey Squirrel, by clicking {here} and Skippyjon Jones by clicking {here} or by checking out Kohl’s.
How to create your own classroom mascot:
1. Purchase a character or stuffed animal. I used a Webkinz for Mr. Moo.
2. Purchase picture books that go with the animal. For Mr. Moo, I used Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type and Two Cool Cows.
3. Purchase a tote bag or clear tote. For Mr. Moo I had a cow print bag. For my two new mascots, I am going to use clear totes.
4. Purchase a view binder to use as a journal.
5. Create a cover and direction page. Make sure to list the contents of the bag. I created the borders by placing digital scrapbook paper behind text boxes.
6. Create journal entry pages and copy them on card stock paper. Then three hole punch the paper.
7. Put it all together and send it home with a new student each week. I start at the end of the alphabet since my Star of the Week begins at the beginning.
Kerri and Lindsay
YAY!! I use Skippy Jon as my classroom mascot and his journal was a boring old spiral notebook! This is perfect!! YAY!! Thanks sooo much!
Kerri B
teacherbitsandbobs.blogspot.com
Amanda Lynn
So cute! Thank you so much for sharing! I am working on a classroom mascot for my 1st graders this year. I am not sure if you're willing to share your secrets but how do you create your adorable polka dot borders on your pages?
Kinder Fun
Thanks Eric! It is going to be fun seeing everyone's class mascots 😀
Mrs. Ayala’s Kinder FUN
❤Michelle
Kinder Fun
oops I meant Erica :/
The Sherman Four
ok where can i find skippy to purchase??? 🙂 girlforgod27@aol.com
The Sherman Four
nevermind i found where you wrote it! 😉
The Lesson Plan Diva- A 1st grade blog
Skippy is so cute! Great post!
♥Jenaya
Lesson Plan Diva
Laurie
THANKS for doing this!! I always read the Scaredy Squirrel books to my kids and I love the idea of making him our mascot. I was going to use a stuffed dog but this is so much better and ties into what I already do!!
Fun2BinFirst
Very cute. Thanks for sharing your mascot.
✿Fun 2B in First✿
Jennifer
Thank you so much for sharing!
Mrs. Hall's Fab Firsts
Ms. Thomas
I LOVE Scaredy Squirrel! I even made a unit just for him! He is seriously too cute, and I love that he is your mascot!
-Ms. Thomas
The First Grade Jungle
Anonymous
They have skippyjon at Kohls for $5 right now!!!
Anonymous
You can buy Skippy Jon Jones at Kohl's right now for $5.
Anonymous
Hello,
Hope you are having a good week! My name is Stella Rafaelidys and I am working with Kohl's Department Stores, making sure that they are accurately and effectively represented online. I wanted to talk to you regarding this article, http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/2011/08/scardey-squirrel-and-skippyjon-jones.html If you could send me an email I would much appreciate it!
Best,
Stella
stella.rafaelidys@performics.com
KAB
Does anyone know the name of the font they use in the books?
frenchstarr
I am also looking for a similar font, so did you ever find one???