The day you begin book activities

The Day You Begin is a wonderful picture book to read aloud in your classroom. Learn how to use these book activities to help you celebrate diversity in the classroom. Check out The Day You Begin lesson plan with discussion questions to engage all your students.

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson is a beautiful new story encouraging children to appreciate their differences and connect with others even when they feel alone.

The beginning of the school year is often a combination of excitement, nerves, and possibilities. One of my favorite books to start the year is All Are Welcome. This book lets young children know that no matter what, they have a place, they have a space, they are welcome in their school. Here are a few activities you can pair with this book.

Read aloud the mentor text The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson on the first day of school to your first second third fourth fifth grade or homeschool students and use this Clutter Free Classroom standards-based digital and printable book companion resource packed with writing prompts and activities for kids. You’ll love teaching writing using picture books! Learn more about how to use this quick and easy literacy activity packet this new school year here!

The first days back are the most exciting and yet overwhelming days of the year! Empty bulletin boards, a new audience for all your favorite read alouds and of course, all the crafts and activities you've pinned on your "back-to-school" Pinterest board all summer. In full disclosure, I was victim to trying to do it all on the first day but the reality is- you can't! Last year I attempted to try a new back to school method- less is more. I tried slowing down and staying simple with my lesson…

When you look across your classroom, what do you see? Are your students from similar backgrounds and cultures and do they have similar experiences? Or do you see a diverse group of kids who come from

At my school we call them learning buddies but you might know them as reading buddies or big buddies/little buddies. Whatever you call them, some times it’s hard to think of activities to do with them. I often found myself planning things on the fly so I decided to compile a list of activities that […]

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School's First Day of School by Adam Rex is a great story to read while welcoming your students to a new school year. In this story, it's the first day of school and everyone is feeling nervous - even the school! This book is a great way to jump start a conversation about those first day jitters. Here are some activities you can use with this story.