How to Catch a Gingerbread Man...

Yesterday, we read The Gingerbread Man. We have read this before but wanted to read it once again. After reading, the kids were able to come up with their own plan to successfully catch one.  Here are just a few of them.  Enjoy!!!

CHASE: 

First, I would not bake it. Just eat it. 

Next, I would trap another one in a cage.

Last, I would sit on it!

JETER:

First, I would run run as fast as I can.

Next, I'd throw a pickle at him.

Last, I'd eat him!

JACK:

First, I'd go try to catch him if I couldn't

Next, I would go through the grass.

Last, I would eat him!

ZOE:

First, I would jump off the tree and stop him.

Next, I would get a trampoline and jump on him.

Last, I would eat him!

PERI: 

First, I need a butterfly net.

Next, I would be behind a tree.

Last, I would sneak up on it!

MILEY:

First, I would jump.

Next, I would scream.

Last, I would eat it!

SIDNEY:

First, I would stay like the fox and sleep.

Next, I would freeze it and then let the sun heat it up and I will eat it.

Last, I will be his friend and eat it up!

KARMA:

First, I would run run run run run run.

Next, I would jump jump until I hear him.

Last, I would spy on him and hide everywhere!

SLAYDEN:

First, I would make a gingerbread man.

Next, I would catch it and I would say, "Do you want a buddy?"

Last, when he comes I will eat him up!

ALEJANDRO:

First, I would catch it with a net, but that would not work.

Next, I would trick him but that would not work.

Last, I would try to catch him with my hands and that would work!

I absolutely love the imagination of a 1st grader! These are awesome!