Activities to do with the book kitten's first full moon kindergarten

Set up and prepare turn to the end papers in the front of the book. Read the story of creation together and remind your student who created the moon and the stars. In black and white with muted grays, the pictures are reminiscent of a classic 1940s film. Henkes palette of grays and white makes an excellent opportunity for. Students retell the beginning, middle, and end of the book kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes using the moons. Kitten s first full moon lesson plan kitten s first full moon is a nice title to include in a kevin henkes author study or a caldecott study.

Kittens first full moon printables, classroom activities. Tot school 2 weeks worth today we enjoyed the wonderful picture book, kitten s first full moon. So here follows our activities for kittens first full moon. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes scholastic. The students are given a chart kitten s first full moon chart kitten s first full moon chart answers in the resource section and allowed to read the text kitten s first full moon on their own, because it is very easy. You have come to the right place if you are looking for fun, engaging and exciting cats and kitten themed activities to do with toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. 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. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes kitten looks up into the sky and sees the moon, but she thinks it s a bowl of milk. Find the book information, lesson plans, and activities for teaching kittens first full moon. A kitten sees her first full moon and mistakenly takes it for a delectable bowl of milk that she eagerly tries to reach out and taste. Kittens first full moon kevin henkes activities moon. In the caldecott medalwinning kittens first full moon, kevin henkes introduces a wonderful new character, and an adventure just right for the very youngest.

See more ideas about kittens first full moon, full moon and kittens. Kitten s first full moon kevin reads his favorite book duration. Glue the moons in order on a black piece of construction paper. Today i read aloud kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes. He has delighted us with many volumes of his humanoid mice tales and immersed us in splendid characters and plots in his novels for young people. Moon activities literacy activities literacy centers summer camp art summer school kittens first full moon kevin henkes books kindergarten themes preschool ideas we are headed to a show in a few weeks at iowa state. Ive also added a quick craft to display student work. Teaching thematically makes learning about a topic much for. First grade art first grade lessons first grade science first grade activities school science experiments science lessons moon activities kindergarten activities kittens first full moon hello all its been a really busy, and creative time for me professionally. The art in the book can be used to talk about and experiment with positive and.

Kitten s first full moon writing craftivity this writing craftivity is a fun, simple activity to supplement the book kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes. Use this done for you running record to assess oral reading fluency of kitten s first full moon. For this creative reading worksheet, students read the one sentence at the top of the page. When kitten sees her first full moon overhead, shes sure its a bowl of milk in the sky. Encourage children to make a sheet full of circular patterns. This word work lesson plan and set of resources provide readers with ample opportunity to interact with phonics rules of the ch and tch digraphs within the context of the story. These engaging activities are sure to make the information stick for prek6th graders. Science cats discuss kitten care and complete the taking care of kittens mini book. For each child, staple four white paper circles together to make a moon booklet. Kittens first full moon retell by angie mcgrath tpt.

Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes the best childrens books. Great for when teaching caldecott award activity first, then read book. Now im looking forward to the joy of reading goodnight moon to my future grandkids. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes carol hurst. I worried that black and white would be boring for her, but the illustrations are so beautiful and full of contrast our entire family loves to read it and look at it, day after day. The moon is full and kitten is hungry and inquisitive and brave and fast and persistent and unlucky. Little kitten sees the full moon for the first time, and thinks it. Aug 30, 2012 the story is about a little kitten that sees a bowl of milk in the sky, and tries to get to it. The story is about a little kitten that sees a bowl of milk in the sky, and tries to get to it. A simple kittens first full moon craft for preschoolers. This memorable character and her suspenseful adventure are just right for the very youngest child.

Yet when she closes her eyes and stretches her neck to lick the milk, kitten. Extension activities for kittens first full moon by kevin. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes kitten looks up into the sky and sees the moon, but she thinks its a bowl of milk. Kevin henkes is an incredibly versatile creator of childrens books. Detailed, stepbystep instructions are included with photos to help you and your students put together this writing craftivity. Kittens first full moon by kindergarten kittens first full. Kittens first full moon is a wonderful book to target many speech and. Last week was childrens book week, and i published a few montessoriinspired goodnight moon activities in my montessoriinspired literaturebased activities. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. In this pattern identification lesson, students read kitten s first full moon and create a moon themed hundreds chart based on the book. Kevin henkes is an awardwinning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages.

I love reading caldecott awarded books because i always know i am going to be reading a great book. Students enjoy following the story and joining in with poor kitten. My kids are adults already, and im still in love with goodnight moon. At 8 months old my daughter s three most favorite things were kitty, milky and the moon so this book was an instant hit. Oct 01, 2012 this miniunit is based on neil armstrong s life. He jumps, climbs, and stretches in an attempt to reach it. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes kitten sees a full moon in the sky and thinks it is a bowl of milk. Click here for details, reading levels, a peek inside, and lessonactivity ideas. When kitten spies her first full moon, she thinks, there s a little bowl of milk in the sky. Moon unit study from 123 homeschool 4 me this free printable, hands on educational unit has everything you need to teach kids about the moon. Its about a kitten who mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk. Finally, he sees an even larger bowl of milk in the pond, or is it.

Tell them to say the repetitive refrain poor kitten every time they hear it. He received the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon. This kitten s first full moon lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten 2nd grade. Licking doesnt work she only gets a firefly on her tongue, a leap from the porch yields a bumped nose and pinched tail, and although she runs and runs, the moon never seems to get. Kitten s first full moon is a nice title to include in a kevin henkes author study or a caldecott study. Students are grouped in heterogeneous ability groups of two or three in this section, and the grouping is based on their oral reading fluency scores. Papa, please get the moon for me by eric carle monica wants to play with the moon and asks her papa to get it for her. The caldecott winning kittens first full moon by kevin henkes affiliate link is a sweet little book, perfect for preschoolers. It is kittens first full moon, and when she sees it, she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky.

Tot tuesdays gazzilions of ideas activities featured each week tons of fun. Once the tree is drawn, go back to the kitten and add a tail and back paw. Nov 01, 2018 draw kittens face, ears and eyes first. The second poem that the students analyze is kitten s first full moon in the partner work section where they can support each other in learning. Kittens first full moon lesson plan for kindergarten 2nd.

Draw the front paw, then draw the tree branch that the kitten is sitting on. Use this resource to guide you through the start strategy for language building story reads in preschool and prek classrooms. The illustrations are simply amazing, and there are many activities that can be done to encourage learning as we read. This paper plate craft can be a halloween cat activity or used with a nonhalloween cat as well. Scholastics classic story, kitten s first full moon, narrated in spanish. It is kittens first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. A brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture bookbrave, sweet and lucky kitten. It turned out to be very helpful and a lot of fun to use, for both little monkey and me. I wasnt sure how he was going to feel about this book because he is extremely picky but the fact that it is about an adorable little kitten totally won him over. The story is part of the suggested reading material listed on the website for grades k1. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes was such an adorable book.

This was a book my twins wanted to hear over and over. Our activities are used by teachers, moms, dads, child care providers and more. This video includes text, narration, and images for the book kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes. Kids wings units for kids wings activities for kittens first full moon my kevin henkes, 2005 caldecott medal, cat, kitten, moon, phases of the moon, download unit, features integrated curriculum for elementary education, literature units for k to 4, interdisciplinary curriculum, gifted and talented curriculum. When kitten sees her first full moon overhead, shes sure its a bowl. Draw a circle on your dry erase board and tell the children that you are thinking of something that is round like a circle and can sometimes be seen in the sky. There are writing papers for opinion, informative, and narrative writing. Draw the trunk of the tree, making note to draw the tree trunk with curvy lines as opposed to straight lines. Its always story time with childrens books at woohoo storytime.

Through books, conversations and experimenting with language, kindergarteners learn many new words. Kittens first full moon interactive story guide by cox. Bend and stretch bend and stretch, reach for the stars there goes jupiter, here comes mars. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes, hardcover. Oct 01, 2015 the caldecott winning kittens first full moon by kevin henkes affiliate link is a sweet little book, perfect for preschoolers. Free interactive story guide for kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes. He led the first manned mission to the moon, and was credited as the first man to walk on the moon. After hearing a passage from the story kittens first full moon by kevin henkes, scholars work with a partner to discuss and sketch what they found memorable. Distance learning kittens first full moon kindergarten no. Kittens first full moon craft for preschoolers books and giggles. Jul 02, 2012 kittens first full moon by kevin henkes papa, please get the moon by eric carle when the moon smiled by petr horacek. Kindergarten english language arts skills parent toolkit.

Youll also find background information about the author and his love of picture books. Reading approximately 15 minutes distribute a copy of kittens first full moon text passage to students. Kittens first full moon, by henkes educational videos. We alternate our bedtime books between kitten s first full moon, goodnight moon, and the goodnight train. If you dont have paper that is large enough to copy the moon page, try reducing the image, but.

Kitten craft cat craft preschool lesson plan printable. Kittens first full moon is a nice title to include in a kevin henkes author study. To give you an idea of all the resources in this moon unit, you will find. A kitten sees her first full moon and mistakenly takes it for a delectable bowl of milk that she eagerly tries.

She tries to reach the milk to drink it but runs into trouble. Sep 15, 2015 kitten s first full moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. Develop childrens interest in reading with picture books by kevin henkes. Listen and watch this video reading of kittens first full moon. Fortunately, her owners provide some milk after her adventure. In kindergarten, students learn to listen carefully to stories, poems, and informational books and to read common words and simple books. A picture book guide develop children s interest in reading with picture books by kevin henkes. Books by jan brett have been huge favorites in our house, especially her story the mitten. Extension activities for kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. Then draw the round back that curls into the kittens hind leg.

Kittens first full moon read aloud by story time with. The moon is full and kitten is hungry and inquisitive and. Kitten s first full moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. Mar 28, 2020 full moon when the moon is like a circle in the night sky it is called a full moon moon phases full moon, half moon, quarter moon, cats claw before reading the story. Kittens first full moon journeys unit 6 lesson 26 kindergarten supplement activities common core aligned pg. Kittens first full moon board book kevin henkes board book. Students circle parts of speech, predict what will happen in the story, and guess the genre. A kitten decides that the full moon is a saucer of milk just waiting for his use and. Today we enjoyed the wonderful picture book, kitten s first full moon. Scholastics kittens first full moon espanol youtube. Kittens first full moon writing craftivity kittens. Kevin henkes is an incredibly versatile creator of children s books.

They then put it together to make a mini flip book with an appealing finish. The position of the moon can be determined by the child behind the kitten. Papa, please get the moon for me by eric carle, kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes, goodnight moon by margaret wise bro. Discuss the moon and how it looks different throughout the month. More picture books recommended for preschool, kindergarten, first grade or. This guide includes extension activities, vocabulary, and open ended questions that can help you w. Students discover patterns within a hundreds chart. Kids wings activities for kittens first full moon by kevin. Alphabet time c is for cats, cupcakes and creation. Greenwillow books a division of harper collins publishers genre. Kittens first full moon is a simple, sweet book for young kids.

Kittens first full moon printables, classroom activities, teacher. Playdrmom shares an activity for thinking creatively to accompany the book, kitten s first full moon, by kevin henkes. Students will identify different patterns on the hundreds chart. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes, hardcover barnes. Kitten s first full moon was about a kitten who thought the full moon was a bowl of milk and was doing everything in its power to get to the moon. Kittens first moon, by kevin henkes book play everyday. It is kitten s first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. When kitten spies her first full moon, she thinks, theres a little bowl of milk in the sky. Kids wings activities for kittens first full moon by. Im hoping to include more workbox activities as we move along through these units. This guide includes lessonplanning resources, including discussion questions and activities for kitten s first full moon, a good day, chrysanthemum, owen, wemberly worried, lillys purple plastic purse, and lillys big day. This it was kitten s first full moon worksheet is suitable for 2nd 3rd grade. But, since poems are new i try to keep it simple at first especially when we are determining the feelings or senses that. It s always story time with children s books at woohoo storytime.

See more ideas about kittens first full moon, preschool activities and full moon. During this unit, i put together our first workbox a simple counting and numberrecognition activity. Read it aloud and invite students to follow along as you read. Use kitten s first full moon to name and notice the use of adjectives while reading. Kittens first full moon lesson plan for kindergarten. Dec 19, 2017 scholastic s classic story, kitten s first full moon, narrated in spanish. Cut out the singular nouns and match them to the plural nouns by gluing them on the top lift the singular nouns to see the plural nouns pg.