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June 28, 2015 by: Jennifer

Ideas for Using Chrysanthemum on the First Day of School {FREEBIE}

Who doesn’t love the Kevin Henkes book, Chrysanthemum?
The adorable story is perfect for the first day or week of school, counting letters in our name or pockets… discussing how we feel and how to be a good friend.  Just plain perfect!
I am sharing a FREEBIE for you!  Get it {HERE} on TpT!

If you need the book:

 And in case you didn’t know, Kevin Henkes has a website with downloadable activities for teachers!  You can find it {HERE}
And some ideas I found on Pinterest you might also be able to use:

This is a great activity by Cara Carroll from First Grade Parade.  Find it {HERE}
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Adorable stick puppets…a freebie by Eva Robinson!  Find them {HERE}
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LOVE this pack by Michelle at Fabulous in First! Find it {HERE}
Amy Lemons used it to create this board…LOVE!
See it {HERE} from Step into Second Grade.
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How cute are these ideas from Pencils, Glue, and Tying Shoes? See more {HERE}
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And a name/measurement freebie by Teach123 {HERE}
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Super cute freebie craft by Wild About Firsts!  Find it {HERE}

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And how about a bunch of Kevin Henkes character trait organizers?  Get them from my friend Lyndsey at A Year of Many Firsts {HERE}

Seriously, give it a try!
What are your favorite books or activities of the first day or week?

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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    June 28, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    Thanks for the shout out and your freebies are adorable! Hope you are enjoying your summer!

    Reply
  2. Michelle says

    June 28, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    Thanks for the shout out and your freebies are adorable! Hope you are enjoying your summer!

    Reply
  3. Elizabeth Howell says

    June 29, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Thanks for pulling all these great ideas into one place!

    Reply
  4. Cheryl Magnuson says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:39 am

    Jennifer,
    Thanks for all the posts and ideas for using Chrysanthemum. I am so appreciative of your freebie and I had to buy Michelle Oakes' Literature Unit. See you in Vegas!

    Reply
  5. Jamie Knefely says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    That is always one of the books we read too!! We always make cute Chrysanthemum cupcakes at the end of the day! Thanks for sharing all the extra ideas!

    Jamie
    Teaching Tidbits and More with Jamie

    Reply
  6. Mrs. B's Beehive says

    June 29, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    Wonderful ideas! I was so excited when I found out you were moving to Kindergarten this year!

    Reply
  7. 1stgradefireworks says

    June 29, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Getting out my Chrysanthemum book today! Thanks for reminding me of a great book to start my year off right! ( Thanks for putting sooo many wonderful resources together!) 🙂 wendy 1stgradefireworks

    Reply
  8. Marisa-The Teacher says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    Such a great idea. I am beyond excited to do this at the beginning of the year. Thanks for sharing and putting such great resources together on your blog. Love them!
    Marisa
    Yee-Haw In Kindergarten

    Reply
  9. Mrs. Jones says

    July 1, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    Thanks for sharing all these ideas! I love using Chrysanthemum at the beginning of the year. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Michelle says

    July 2, 2015 at 1:44 am

    Thanks for the shout out! I am pinning your post to share with my followers. I know they will love all of the great ideas.

    Reply
  11. Ally says

    July 11, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    These are great! Thanks for sharing!
    Stickers and Stars

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  12. lisa says

    June 21, 2016 at 8:52 am

    Just visited for the first time!! Love your terrific ideas!!

    Reply
  13. Renee says

    August 14, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    Thank you! I love doing Chrysanthemum and this will be a great activity!

    Reply

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