The book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes can be used for lessons on data collection. The book can be used for an activity which allows students to colle...moreThe book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes can be used for lessons on data collection. The book can be used for an activity which allows students to collect data on the lengths of their names, comparing them to the length of Chrysanthemum's name. The book can also be used to include more formal data anaylsis through line plots, graphing and identifying statistical elements(median, mode, range) of the collected data. This book can also be used for an introductory reading activity in the beginning of the year as students learn to read their classmates' names. The book can also be used to explore letter symmetry in student names. Which upper case/lower case letters are symmetric? The book can also be used for lessons on vowels and consonants. This book can be used in Pre-K to 5 grade classrooms.
The book The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi serves as a good book to read when new students who do not speak English enter a new classroom. The story can a...moreThe book The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi serves as a good book to read when new students who do not speak English enter a new classroom. The story can also be used to address family structure within different cultures. The book can also be good to read on the first day of school, especially in a multicultural classroom. This book can be used in Kindergarten-5 grade classrooms.(less)
The book No English by Jacqueline Jules serves as a great book for classrooms with new ESOL students. The book addresses anxiety which many new studen...moreThe book No English by Jacqueline Jules serves as a great book for classrooms with new ESOL students. The book addresses anxiety which many new students face. The book also shows the importance of friendship. This book can be used in Kindergarten- 5 grade classrooms.(less)
The book One Green Apple by Eve Bunting describes the struggles of a girl who moved with her family to America. The book uses descriptions and vivid i...moreThe book One Green Apple by Eve Bunting describes the struggles of a girl who moved with her family to America. The book uses descriptions and vivid illustration to depict the story. The story addresses anxiety students may have on their first day of school. The book can also be used as a resource for lessons on colors and seasons. This book can be used in Kindergarten-5 grade classrooms.(less)
This book serves as an excellent suppliment for students who may struggle with anxiety and school stress. The book provides a story for students to re...moreThis book serves as an excellent suppliment for students who may struggle with anxiety and school stress. The book provides a story for students to related to whether they have anxiety from school or suffer from a chronic anxiety disorder. This book can also be used on the first day of school to help ease students into the classroom setting and environment. This book can be used in Kindergarten-3 grade classrooms.(less)
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