The Main Idea of a story tells us what happened (events).
The Main Idea of a story tells us what happened at the beginning, middle and end of the story.

Take a look at these photos from my garden and in the backyard:

Make a Prediction! What do you think is happening? What do you think is the white cone hanging from the metal overhang? 

Look closely! What can you see sitting on top of the purple heather flowers?

In our backyard, we also noticed this! 

Try this now! 

1.Read and listen to this story “Please Please the Bees” written and illustrated by Gerald Kelley, on Storyline Online.  Enjoy this story!

2.  What were the main ideas in this story?  What important events happened in the beginning, middle and end of the story?  Record your ideas on this Reading Log.

3. Record your thinking (your connections, questions, or feelings) about this story on the same reading log.

My Connection: When I  heard this story, I thought about what I saw in my garden and backyard, and how lucky we are to be able to see and enjoy this part of Mother Nature. We all need to live together peacefully and in harmony!  What do your think?