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.
Kristi B. –
My students loved using this resource in class. Thank you!!
Chris W. –
My students loved this resource for the first day!
Sarah R. –
This book and activities are perfect for back to school week.
Fantastic Fourth Grade Finds –
Thank you. This is a great resource for lower grades.
Lisa Koski –
Thank you for this perfect resource to help my students and I with this concept!
Natalie T. –
I love using this book at the beginning of the year and this was the perfect resource to supplement it!
Heather W. –
My students enjoyed participating in these activities. Thank you!
Renee B. –
This is such an excellent resource to use with this magical text!!
Kim Ferranti –
Great resource to use with students. User friendly and easy to follow.
Debbie B. –
Awesome resource! I will be using this again and again.
Rachel W. –
I found a few resources last year for this book, and wasn’t too happy with them. I’m excited to read, “The Day You Begin” and use the resources.
Courtney L. –
This is a great way to start the year. It is very engaging and made planning easy!
Playful Foundations –
Great beginning of the year activities to go along with our read aloud.
Tabitha T. –
Love everything about this. I highly recommend this book and this resource.
Warm Fuzzies –
This was a wonderful beginning of the year activity to use during morning meeting!
Kristin C. –
My students were engaged in this activity! Thank you for sharing!
Breanne B. –
Such a powerful story and great activities for the beginning of the year as you get to know your students!
Carol A Bennett –
This was very beneficial to use in my classroom with my students and to have them understand how to treat others.
Mrs Ladd’s Primary Wonderland –
Great for the beginning of te year! My students were so engaged with all the activities!
Heather Zybas –
This is a great book to start your year with your students. I love this resource!