10 pages. Common Core State Standards: RI.K.5,RI.K.6,RI.K.9,RI.K.10,RL.K.2RL.K.3,RL.K.6, RL.K.9, L.K.1d, RI.1.9, RL.1.2, RL.1.3 A variety of fun reading and writing activities to go along with Kevin Henke's Chrysanthemum, that will help reinforce the

1 page. A sweet note for students to sign and take home after their first day of school. Make it a keepsake and include their photograph.

11 pages.Common Core State State Standards: RI.K.5, RI.K6,RI.K.9, RI.K.10, RL.K.2, RL.K3,RL.K.6, RL.K.9, L.K.1d, RI.1.9, RL.1.2, RL.1.3 A variety of fun reading and writing activities to go along with Audrey Penn's The Kissing Hand.

3 pages. A great discussion and writing activity after reading The Kissing Hand. Chester's mother kisses his hand for comfort. What does that mean? What brings your student's comfort? These FREEBIES are part of my 102-page Kissing Hand Literacy packet on TpT.  Click on the link to pop on over. I know your kiddos will LOVE it!  For your convenience, I've included a preview in the FREEBIE here.

3 pages. A fun way to find out the feelings of your students on the first day of school. Nice icebreaker. Cute back to school bulletin board poster. Perfect activity after reading The Kissing Hand. This FREEBIES is part of my 102-page Kissing Hand Literacy packet on TpT.  Click on the link to pop on over. I know your kiddos will LOVE it!  For your convenience, I've included a preview in the FREEBIE here.

39 pages. Your students will enjoy making and wearing these 30 masks to help make story time come alive. Act out poems, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, counting parts of a story, and special holidays.

5 pages. A name map is a terrific way to introduce "mapping" to students. This is also a nice icebreaker for the first week of school and a great way to get to know your new students. The completed activity makes a wonderful back to school bulletin board too.  This is a special FREEBIE in my TpT shop.  Click on the link to pop on over to grab your FREE "Getting To Know You" Name Map packet.