If you’ve got first graders like me, then have them do their own self-portrait, and send it home to have parents come up with words that describe their child. I can’t wait to see what my students come up with. Once you have done that as a class, each student gets their own sheet to draw a self-portrait and come up with words that describe them and their name. Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect& until her first day of school. The first is an activity where the students think about what they know about Chrysanthemum and think of words that describe her and her name. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator ofLillys Purple Plastic Purse,Owen, andKittens First Full Moon,Chrysanthemumis a dont-miss classic, especially for back to school. I have included 2 activities to help you get to know your students and for them to get to know each other. Retelling is an essential Common Core Skill and this will help your students begin to practice this vital skill.Īt the beginning of the year, I always do name activities to get to know my students. It provides the perfect introduction to name activities, as well as reinforces the importance of speaking kind words. The boxes without lines would be great for kinder or beginning first graders, and the ones with lines would work for second graders. 1-2-3 Come Do Some Chrysanthemum Activities With Me One of my students’ all-time favorite back to schoolbooks is Chrysanthemumby Kevin Henkes. There are several different worksheets you can choose from to differentiate for your students.
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