Start the school year with confidence using this comprehensive Back to School Book Companion Bundle! This bundle includes 5 popular read-aloud companions filled with ready-to-use social emotional learning (SEL), literacy, writing, crafts, and classroom community activities that help students build friendships, manage first day emotions, develop confidence, and create a positive classroom environment from day one.
Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade, these low-prep resources provide everything you need to turn your favorite back-to-school picture books into meaningful literacy and SEL lessons your students will love.
ā Perfect For:
- Back to School Activities
- First Week of School
- Read Aloud Lessons
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Classroom Community Building
- Feelings & Emotions Lessons
- Friendship & Kindness Activities
- Character Education
- Literacy Centers
- Writing Activities
- Kindergarten Back to School
- 1st Grade Back to School
- 2nd Grade Back to School
š Books Included:
The Kissing Hand
Help students manage separation anxiety and first day worries through literacy, coping strategies, writing activities, crafts, and confidence-building SEL lessons.
Includes:
- Book Chat Cards
- When I Feel Nervous Anchor Chart
- First, Next, Then, Last Story Sequencing Cards
- Separation Anxiety Coping Strategies Activity
- Feelings Thermometer
- Chester's Backpack Craft
- Raccoon Directed Drawing & Writing
- Writing Templates
- Google Slidesā¢ activities
First Day Jitters
Help students recognize first day emotions, discuss their feelings, and develop positive coping strategies.
Highlights Include:
- Book Chat Cards
- Detailed Lesson Plan
- My Jitters Anchor Chart
- Cause & Effect Literacy Activity
- Worries vs. Excitement Sort
- First Day Writing Templates
- School Calendar Directed Drawing & Writing
- Jitter Juice Craft
- Feelings Flipbook
- Google Slidesā¢ activities
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Help students build confidence, solve problems, and develop a positive attitude toward trying new experiences.
Highlights Include:
- Book Chat Cards
- Detailed Lesson Plan
- Problem & Solution Literacy Activity
- School Confidence Toolbox Craft
- Pigeon School Adventure Board Game
- Speech Bubble Pigeon Craft
- Pigeon Directed Drawing & Writing
- Writing Templates
- Google Slidesā¢ activities
We Don't Eat Our Classmates
Teach friendship, empathy, kindness, and respectful classroom behavior through meaningful literacy and SEL lessons.
Highlights Include:
- Book Chat Cards
- Detailed Lesson Plan
- Beginning, Middle, End Story Sequencing
- Friendship Scenario Cards
- Friendship Dinosaur Craft
- Friendship Pledge Poster
- Dinosaur Directed Drawing & Writing
- Writing Templates
- Google Slidesā¢ activities
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Celebrate individuality while helping students build confidence, empathy, and kindness toward others.
Highlights Include:
- Book Chat Cards
- Detailed Lesson Plan
- Story Sequencing activity
- Wrinkled Heart Activity
- "I am Special!" Flower Crown Craft
- Name Graph Activity
- Mouse Directed Drawing & Writing
- Writing Templates
- Google Slidesā¢ activities
š¦ Everything Included:
ā 5 complete book companions
ā Detailed lesson plans with discussion questions and teaching tips
ā Book Chat Cards for before, during, and after reading
ā Interactive anchor chart pieces
ā Literacy and phonics activities
ā Writing prompts and templates
ā SEL and reflection activities
ā Directed drawings with coordinating writing pages
ā Crafts and bulletin board ideas
ā Bonus activities
ā Google Slidesā¢ versions for most activities
š Students Will:
- Build friendships and classroom community
- Develop confidence for the new school year
- Practice kindness, empathy, and respectful behavior
- Strengthen reading comprehension and literacy skills
- Learn healthy strategies for managing big feelings
- Complete engaging writing, crafts, and hands-on activities
š»Ā Print + Digital:
Most activities include Google Slidesā¢ versions for paperless learning, interactive whiteboards, and easy digital assignments.
š Why Teachers Love This Bundle:
This bundle combines literacy, SEL, writing, art, and hands-on crafts into one easy-to-use resource.
š° Save More with the Bundle!
Get all 5 book companions at a discounted price and save compared to purchasing each resource individually.
Make the the first weeks of school meaningful, memorable, and fun with this all-in-one Back to School Book Companion Bundle!
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