The main characters of this childrens, childrens story are chester and his mom. See more ideas about the kissing hand, beginning of school and kissing hand activities. Track meaning, structure, and visual accuracy using the first 100 words of the text to determine whether or not this book is a good fit for the readers in your classroom. The warming kiss from his mom, resonates in comfort for them as well. The kissing hand by audrey penn is the perfect book for helping children know that their feelings are real common, and there is a way to move forward with bravery, just as the main character chester did. In the foreword to the book, jean kennedy smith, founder of very special arts, writes, the kissing hand is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation, and for the child within each of us who sometimes needs reassurance. If you have a student who doesnt want their hand painted or you prefer to skip the mess, let them color the. Use this done for you running record to assess oral reading fluency of the kissing hand. When you click through, make sure it is the big book edition 15. Paint, draw, or glue a heart on the hand when it dries. Sep 01, 2017 the kissing hand activities make your own kissing hand. The kissing hand by audrey penn, ruth harper, hardcover. He seemed to enjoy oh my baby little one and llama llama slightly more than the kissing hand, the words are more rhythmic which he enjoys. My kiddos love the story the kissing hand by audrey penn.
The kissing hand is another wonderful, wellknown childrens story i discovered. Here are kissing hand freebies, activities, videos and books listed all in one place so you wont have to go digging to look for them. Now younger children can get in on mama raccoons secret and find comfort in a kissing hand for chester raccoon, a boardbook adaptation of the original picture book. Find books like the kissing hand from the worlds largest community of readers. Provide several copies of the book as well as props and activities to accompany the book that the children can play with on their own. Free the kissing hand worksheets and literature unit for. Pdf the kissing hand book by audrey penn free download. Ideas for shared reading and writing, songs and poems, making a hand. My 4 year old really liked the kissing hand idea, and took quite a bit of comfort from it. Now younger children can get in on mama raccoons secret and find comfort in a kissing hand for chester raccoon, a board book adaptation of the original picture book.
Find this book add to reading list please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. She has a husband, four children, and spiritual leanings. The kissing hand and chester raccoon first day activities a. The kissing hand unit study has some excellent activities that you can do with your classroom, homeschooling group, or even your own children to help them dive deeper into the text and learn some excellent lessons on the way related. First published by the child welfare league of america in 1993, it has been used to reassure children upset by separation anxiety.
The kissing hand by audrey penn chester raccoon doesnt want to go to school but his mother shares a family secret to help him remember home. This theme is based on the book and provides a wonderful start to a new school year as children adjust to leaving home and beginning new routines. Ask students to show a thumbs up when they hear the new words during the read aloud. The kissing hand lesson plan homeschool unit study ideas. Chester raccoon is afraid to go to school, but his mother shares the kissing hand, a family secret that lets him feel her love whenever he needs it. Activities to go along with the book the kissing hand. The kissing hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form. Goodreads members who liked the kissing hand also liked. Little ones identify with the anxious feelings of chester the raccoon, when he doesnt want to go to school. The kissing hand is such a perfect story book for the first days of school.
The kissing hand big book yes, you can now have this beloved book in the oversized big book edition. The beautiful illustrations really pop off the pages. Jul 31, 2012 everything you need for the kissing hand literacy unit for counselors and teachers. May 30, 2019 the kissing hand was originally published in 1993 by the child welfare league of america. Leaning forward, she kissed chester right in the middle of his palm. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of the story on cd, with and without pageturn signals.
This means that students should be able to independently read this book by second grade, seventh month of school. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Also included on the cd, on a separate track, is the new, original chesters song with lyrics by audrey penn and set to beautiful music. Attach the decorated hand to the following note and send it home.
The kissing hand lexile find a book metametrics inc. The kissing hand felt craft the kissing hand by audrey penn is the perfect book for helping children know that their feelings are real common, and there is a. First days of school are certainly scary for most kids, and this book is a perfect tool for addressing their fears. So his mother decided to share a family secret with him.
Also in maryland is nancy marie morton leaks, one of this books artists. If you wish to train your youngster easily how to learn then children learning reading from here may help you children learning reading is created by small classes, enough to put on the eye course of a small child but can be successful enough to instruct the little one to read actually at a very early age. The kissing hand the kissing hand series kindle edition. Jan 23, 2018 14 quotes from childrens books all about love. Activities for the book the kissing hand to send home in a backpack or shoebox. May 28, 2017 the kissing hands,its story for kids, it written by audrey penn.
Ask them what kind of animal is on the front cover and if they have ever seen one before. Jan 01, 1993 the kissing hand is another wonderful, wellknown childrens story i discovered. With that in mind, i created a whopping 102page kissing hand literacy packet. Then get the cutout of the parents hand, and using nontoxic face paint, have the children place kisses inside the hand. Sometimes its just as hard for us to leave our children in a new situation as it is for them. She will introduce the book, the kissing hand, by displaying the cover of the book, giving a brief description and asking children to make predictions about the story. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 32 pages and is available in hardcover format.
The kissing hand writing craftivity is a perfect activity to do after reading the book, the kissing hand. Dear parents, we read the book the kissing hand by audrey penn. Question words activity sheet, reinforcing the who, what, why, when, where, how words. Raccoon shares a family secret called the kissing hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. As is written in the foreword, the kissing hand is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1993, and was written by audrey penn. Tune in to interesting words and use new vocabulary in speaking and writing. Very special artists chapter 11, by jean kennedy smith and george plimpton 2002 helen keating ott. How i felt on the first day of kindergarten,first grade, preschool, prek and school dotted linessolid lines all pieces to create the raccoon are includedonce you have pur. The kissing hand activity for the first week of school a. Also in maryland is nancy marie morton leaks, one of this book s artists. The lexile power v word selector identifies up to 10 challenging words in each book that are important for students to know.
This book study pack can be used as a whole class activity, during small group guided reading time, as individual student work, or as part of a book club. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and. The kissing hand and chester raccoon first day activities. The kissing hand page the kissing hand lessons, printables, ideas, and more to match this lovely story. The kissing hand free activity booklet teach junkie. Have them add things to make the kissing hand special. The kissing hand activities little giraffes teaching. How comforting for both parent and child to know that the love and. Ideas for using books to support social emotional development. The fact that the animals were nocturnal was a bit confusing for my little lad though, i had to explain that he wouldnt be going to school at nighttime too. Paint their palms and make a handprint on construction paper. Click on the link to pop on over to my tpt shop to grab this comprehensive kissing hand literacy packet. Make sure you have 3 or 4 backpacks or book bags made up so the children dont have to wait too long for a turn. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The featured freebie today, also involves the kissing hand. The kissing hand was originally published in 1993 by the child welfare league of america. The kissing hand by audrey penn, writing paper, pencils, crayons engagement and exploration. Activities, ideas, printables, and lesson plans for a unit on the kissing hand by audrey penn.
Click on the link to viewdownload the kissing hand packet 2 it will be free for an entire year. It carries a meaningful message and students begin to realize that everyone experiences these same types of emotions. That little chester raccoon warms the kids hearts and takes their fears and anxieties away. Chester felt his mothers kiss rush from his hand, up his arm, and into his heart.
The kissing hand activity for the first week of school a to. It features a mother raccoon comforting a child raccoon by kissing its paw. Dec 04, 20 what is the text for the children story the kissing hand. During the last 20 years, parents and teachers have passed along the secret of the kissing hand to children facing first days of kindergarten, first grade, and other separations.
The next day, read the kissing hand and discuss chesters mom reassuring him and chester reassuring her by kissing her hand. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the kissing hand the kissing hand series. The kissing hand the kissing hand series kindle edition by penn, audrey, harper, ruth. School is starting in the forest, but chester raccoon does not want to go. There are many activities that you can do with this book. I also think it is very sweet that the little raccoon gives his mums hand some kisses too. It is a story about a young raccoon named chester who was anxious about leaving home and going to school. Each time my girls head off to school i kiss them on the hand. The kissing hand activities make your own kissing hand. The kissing hand is an american childrens picture book written by audrey penn and illustrated by ruth e. What is the text for the children story the kissing hand. The kissing hand make a the kissing hand word wall. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at. Based on a 2007 online poll, the national education.
The kissing hand by audrey penn tells the story of a young raccoon who is anxious about his first day of school until his mother tells him an empowering secret. The kissing hand preschool and kindergarten activities. However i think for 35 year olds this one would be better. Create a kissing hand bin that the children can utilize throughout the year whenever they are feeling sad and miss their family. Audrey penn was a ballerina, olympic figureskating choreographer, and theatre actress who needed a new creative outlet, when arthritis halted dancing and skating. The kissing hands,its story for kids, it written by audrey penn. The kissing hand activities and printables for back to school. Raccoon took chesters left hand and spread open his tiny fingers into a fan. The kissing hand activities little giraffes teaching ideas. Free download or read online the kissing hand pdf epub book. Read the book at either your orientation, your first day of school, or send home the back pack the first week. Introduce the words and discuss them with the students.
Books similar to the kissing hand goodreads share book. According to renaissance, the kissing hand interest level is for lower grades prekk2 and its atos book level is scored at 2. This is a must read book for the first day of school. The simple story is so gently told and illustrated that its sure to become a family treasure. The kissing hand ideas and printables to match this book. The kissing hand by audrey penn goodreads share book. The kissing hand is a classic book for many kindergarten and elementary classrooms on the first day of school. The kissing hand book study companion activitiesthe kissing hand story is a perfect way to begin the school year with your young learners. Books for earth month that educate and inspire win books. Free the kissing hand study unit worksheets for teachers to print.
1551 1533 110 32 1353 998 660 1340 294 1007 1047 1135 1304 1230 896 712 780 959 649 971 1051 503 799 1054 1166 1118 1289 237 1194 852 191 378 385 383 1476 63 143 1054