Description
This is everything you need to share the beautiful book, The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson with your students.
- 10 printable activities available in full page and journal size versions
- 10 digital versions of the activities
- A class collaboration project
- A classroom poster with a book quote
These activities are available as printable pages as well as digital slides:
- Name 5 unique things about yourself.
- Name three things that someone may not know about you when they meet you.
- Have you ever felt on the outside of something? How did you feel?
- How can you make sure that everyone feels welcome instead of on the outside?
- Tell a story that only YOU can tell.
- What are some qualities of a good friend?
- A picture of yourself.
- The first day of school.
- 5 things you could say or ask someone when you first meet to get to know them better.
- Thoughts and feelings
You will love getting to know your students while sharing this book.
This resources is part of Set One of the “Read On” series of read aloud activities. You can find that HERE.
If you’d like the “All Access Pass” which includes access to all 60 read aloud activities for the year, you can find that HERE.
If you have any questions, please email me at jen@twolittlebirdsteaching.com.
Lindsay E. –
I already have and love the book and was looking for something to add to it to make the message stick. This resource worked so well.
Ms Zerina H. –
This was a fun activity to use for the first week of school!
Connie C. –
The Day You Begin is such an amazing book. This is a great companion to share with students.
Victoria S. –
I throughly enjoyed using this for our upcoming fairytale unit and I know the children will love it.
Bright Light Teaching –
My students love using this resource in our lessons!
Zoey B. –
This was a fun and engaging activity that aligned with the story and help my students build empathy for others and share what makes them special.
Melissa S. –
Great resource that can be used all year round, as well as being cross-curricular
jaime S. –
This was a great activity for the first week of school
Danielle R. –
Nice Back-to-school activity for 3rd grade – perfectly complements the book.
Melinda H. –
What a great read-aloud to start discussions about belonging. My students enjoyed the activities that went along with it, and it was a great way to start out the year.
Ellie Routledge –
This is a very well put together resource, that was easy to use, zero prep involved and students were engaged!
Jessica S. –
This is such a wonderful resource to use at the beginning of the year! Thank you!
Kimberly Clay –
This was great resource for my fourth grade students. Thank you!
Natalie C. –
Great for the first week of school! Great as a SEL lesson
Serena A. –
Loved the various options provided in this resource!
Tania L. –
I loved the activities students can do after we finish reading the book. My students love working on this once we finish reading the book.
Mary H. –
Excellent resource! Great student engagement! Thank you!
Heather Turner –
I used this at the beginning of the school year and the students loved it. They enjoyed the story and the activities. Definitely will use again this coming year!
The Ohio Teacher –
This resource was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
Ashley Mcfall –
Great read aloud and this activity is perfect to go with it.