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!
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?
Thanks for the shout out and your freebies are adorable! Hope you are enjoying your summer!
Thanks for the shout out and your freebies are adorable! Hope you are enjoying your summer!
Thanks for pulling all these great ideas into one place!
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!
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
Wonderful ideas! I was so excited when I found out you were moving to Kindergarten this year!
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
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
Thanks for sharing all these ideas! I love using Chrysanthemum at the beginning of the year. 🙂
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.
These are great! Thanks for sharing!
Stickers and Stars
Just visited for the first time!! Love your terrific ideas!!
Thank you! I love doing Chrysanthemum and this will be a great activity!