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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. lisa says

    June 21, 2016 at 8:52 am

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

    Reply
  2. 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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