{"product_id":"back-to-school-book-companions","title":"Back to School First Week of School Book Companion SEL Activities Crafts Writing","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart the school year with confidence using this comprehensive \u003cstrong\u003eBack to School Book Companion Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e! This bundle includes \u003cstrong\u003e5 popular read-aloud companions\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with ready-to-use \u003cstrong\u003esocial emotional learning (SEL), literacy, writing, crafts, and classroom community activities\u003c\/strong\u003e that help students build friendships, manage first day emotions, develop confidence, and create a positive classroom environment from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for \u003cstrong\u003ekindergarten, first grade, and second grade\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Perfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack to School Activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Week of School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Aloud Lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassroom Community Building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeelings \u0026amp; Emotions Lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship \u0026amp; Kindness Activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter Education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiteracy Centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting Activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKindergarten Back to School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st Grade Back to School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd Grade Back to School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📚\u003cstrong\u003e Books Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Kissing-Hand-Book-Activities-Backpack-Craft-Classroom-Scavenger-Hunt-17118308?utm_source=TpT%20Product%20Description\u0026amp;utm_campaign=BTS%20Book%20-%20The%20Kissing%20Hand\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kissing Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students manage separation anxiety and first day worries through literacy, coping strategies, writing activities, crafts, and confidence-building SEL lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Chat Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen I Feel Nervous Anchor Chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, Next, Then, Last Story Sequencing Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparation Anxiety Coping Strategies Activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeelings Thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChester's Backpack Craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaccoon Directed Drawing \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting Templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoogle Slides™ activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/First-Day-Jitters-Book-Activities-Jitter-Juice-Craft-Writing-Feelings-Chart-17118063?utm_source=TpT%20Product%20Description\u0026amp;utm_campaign=BTS%20Book%20-%20First%20Day%20Jitters\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Day Jitters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students recognize first day emotions, discuss their feelings, and develop positive coping strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Chat Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Lesson Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Jitters Anchor Chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCause \u0026amp; Effect Literacy Activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorries vs. Excitement Sort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Day Writing Templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool Calendar Directed Drawing \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJitter Juice Craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeelings Flipbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoogle Slides™ activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Pigeon-Has-to-Go-to-School-Book-Activities-Craft-First-Day-of-School-Games-17118413?utm_source=TpT%20Product%20Description\u0026amp;utm_campaign=BTS%20Book%20-%20The%20Pigeon%20Has%20to%20go%20to%20School\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pigeon HAS to Go to School!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students build confidence, solve problems, and develop a positive attitude toward trying new experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Chat Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Lesson Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem \u0026amp; Solution Literacy Activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool Confidence Toolbox Craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePigeon School Adventure Board Game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeech Bubble Pigeon Craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePigeon Directed Drawing \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting Templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoogle Slides™ activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/We-Dont-Eat-Our-Classmates-Book-Activity-Friendship-Craft-Class-Promise-17118584?utm_source=TpT%20Product%20Description\u0026amp;utm_campaign=BTS%20Book%20-%20We%20Don%27t%20Eat%20Our%20Classmates\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Don't Eat Our Classmates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeach friendship, empathy, kindness, and respectful classroom behavior through meaningful literacy and SEL lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Chat Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Lesson Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning, Middle, End Story Sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship Scenario Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship Dinosaur Craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship Pledge Poster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinosaur Directed Drawing \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting Templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoogle Slides™ activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Chrysanthemum-Book-Name-Activities-Craft-Graph-Wrinkled-Heart-Activity-17117884?utm_source=TpT%20Product%20Description\u0026amp;utm_campaign=BTS%20Book%20-%20Chrysanthemum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Kevin Henkes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate individuality while helping students build confidence, empathy, and kindness toward others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Chat Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Lesson Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory Sequencing activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrinkled Heart Activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I am Special!\" Flower Crown Craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName Graph Activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouse Directed Drawing \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting Templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoogle Slides™ activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 Everything Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ 5 complete book companions\u003cbr\u003e✔ Detailed lesson plans with discussion questions and teaching tips\u003cbr\u003e✔ Book Chat Cards for before, during, and after reading\u003cbr\u003e✔ Interactive anchor chart pieces\u003cbr\u003e✔ Literacy and phonics activities\u003cbr\u003e✔ Writing prompts and templates\u003cbr\u003e✔ SEL and reflection activities\u003cbr\u003e✔ Directed drawings with coordinating writing pages\u003cbr\u003e✔ Crafts and bulletin board ideas\u003cbr\u003e✔ Bonus activities\u003cbr\u003e✔ Google Slides™ versions for most activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📝\u003cstrong\u003e Students Will:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild friendships and classroom community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop confidence for the new school year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice kindness, empathy, and respectful behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen reading comprehension and literacy skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn healthy strategies for managing big feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete engaging writing, crafts, and hands-on activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💻 \u003cstrong\u003ePrint + Digital:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost activities include Google Slides™ versions for paperless learning, interactive whiteboards, and easy digital assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💛 \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Bundle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bundle combines literacy, SEL, writing, art, and hands-on crafts into one easy-to-use resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💰 \u003cstrong\u003eSave More with the Bundle!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet all 5 book companions at a discounted price and save compared to purchasing each resource individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake the the first weeks of school meaningful, memorable, and fun with this all-in-one Back to School Book Companion Bundle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eread the description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e review the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e preview file\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eread the FAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in our Help Center carefully before purchasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuestion not answered? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReach out to support at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:support@proudtobeprimary.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esupport@proudtobeprimary.\u003cwbr\u003ecom\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll digital sales on Proud to be Primary of resources are considered final and non-refundable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© Copyright Proud to be Primary, Elyse Rycroft. 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