Sunday, June 28, 2015

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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11 comments:

  1. MichelleJune 28, 2015 at 5:54 PM

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

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  2. MichelleJune 28, 2015 at 5:55 PM

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

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  3. Elizabeth HowellJune 28, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Thanks for pulling all these great ideas into one place!

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  4. AnonymousJune 29, 2015 at 12:39 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!

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  5. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    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

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  6. Mrs. B's BeehiveJune 29, 2015 at 8:57 AM

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

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  7. 1stgradefireworksJune 29, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    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

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  8. Marisa from Yee-haw in KindergartenJune 29, 2015 at 12:06 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

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  9. Mrs. Jones TeachesJuly 1, 2015 at 9:15 AM

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

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  10. MichelleJuly 1, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    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.

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  11. AllyJuly 11, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    These are great! Thanks for sharing!
    Stickers and Stars

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