Some of the activities are designed to go along with books about the first day of school, including the kissing hand and first day jitters while some activities are independent, we know that kindergarten kids are young and school is a whole new world so of course you may need to support them a little or a lot in some of the. As i was reading this book for the first time, i was imagining trying to create a fun writing project for this back to school read aloud book i love the last illustration of the book, mrs. First day jitters in upper elementary teaching in room 6. Updated july 2019 this first day jitters writing activity is a sample from my first day jitters book studycompanion packet.
First day jitters the first days can be an anxious time for some children and some moms and dads, too. A man, who we believe to be her father, urges her to go and in the end we discover that she is the teacher not a student and the man was her husband. First day jitters is an excellent book for an elementary school student or first time teacher who is apprehensive about starting school. First day of school and back to school ideas for teachers. This humorous picture book was written by julie danneberg. First day jitters, back to school, first day of school. First day jitters by julie danneberg teaching tips book. See our list of favorite first day of school books and activities below. First day jitters which was written by julie danneberg and illustrated by judy love, makes a great companion book to wemberly worried. Close reading unitdo you love using the book, first day jitters at back to school time.
These fun first day of school activities for back to school will keep your new students engaged and having a blast. Sep 11, 2019 explore loftisns board first day jitters. Its a labor of love jumbo packet over 100 pages of fun. Aug 26, 2017 first day jitters in upper elementary august 26, 2017 today was our first day of school my 20th first day. Sarah jane hartwell standing beside her new principal with her cute lunch box clutched in her hands. First day jitters freebie, back to school, first day of. This first day jitters activity is included in my first day jitters packet. It is one of my students all time favorite back to school books. First day jitters is an excellent book for an elementary school student or firsttime teacher who is apprehensive about starting school. The graph is an activity included in my first grade jitters packet. This back to school packet contains various activities to help you teach several of the common core literature standards from day one.
First up is the first day jitters flip the flap, schoolhouse booklet. Usually for the first week of school we are getting used to how the classroom works and all of the school rules. Julie danneberg is the author of john muir wrestles a waterfall, monet paints a day, and family reminders, as well as the bestselling mrs. First day jitters picture book about starting school. See more ideas about first day jitters, first day of school activities and beginning of school. Aug 17, 2014 explore mrsayalas board first day jitters. Luckily, many of the students forgot the ending so it was like reading the book for the first time.
Jan 01, 2000 in the book, first day jitters, sarah doesnt want to get out of bed to go to the first day of school. Those feelings are captured perfectly in the classic picture book first day jitters by julie danneberg and judy love. Its short and sweet because of all the other amazing activities and books weve already got planned. On the first day of school, i use a scavenger hunt to help my students acclimate to their new classroom environment. Aug 17, 2012 this new year is giving many of us a case of the jitters. Sarahs father finally convinces her to get up and begin the day. First day jitters was written julie danneberg and illustrated by judy love. Then, you and your students will love this engaging and fun first day jitters close reading unit. See more ideas about first day jitters, first day of school and beginning of school. Teaching with favorite books printable lesson plans, ideas, awards and. Its a phrase that sends thrills and chills down your spine.
This clever idea by natausha, a 2nd grade teacher in warsaw, nc, helps students lose their first day jitters quickly. Everyone knows that ache in your stomach when youre nervous about starting something new. Readers learn that everyone is nervous on their first day including teachers. So that you can differentiate your lessons, ive included a simple flip booklet with just 4 pages for little ones, as well as pattern pages for a supercool schoolhouse, where the pages are cut down the middle, so the doubledoors of the school house flip open on. Jul 06, 2012 usually for the first week of school we are getting used to how the classroom works and all of the school rules. This is a supplemental booklet to accompany the story, first day jitters in the 3rd grade treasures program unit one. One of my most favorite ways to get those first day of school jitters out is to read the hilariously funny and unpredictable childrens book called, first day jitters, and then create the most delicious jitter juice recipe to take away those butterflies in our bellies. This new year is giving many of us a case of the jitters. First day of school activities first day of class 1st day of school beginning of the school year school days middle school childrens day activities classroom activities icebreakers for kids. Inspired by the book, first grade jitters by robert quackenbush.
First day jitters in upper elementary august 26, 2017 today was our first day of school my 20th first day. I was able to use the book as an example to those betteradjusted kids, explaining that some people have worse first day jitters than others. This wonderful and hilarious book is perfect for the first day of school. This is a worksheet to go along with the book first day jitters and making jitter juice. In the opening pages, we meet a certain sarah jane hartwell, whos in the midst of her own firstdayofschoolrelated panic attack. Jul 31, 2015 this wonderful and hilarious book is perfect for the first day of school. Consequently, the theme for this set of first day jitters teaching resources is a project in the shape of. After sarah arrives at school, the reader finds out that sarah is actually the teacher. The packet includes differentiated activities to help you teach many of the common core literature standards from day one. The children are so excited and getting used to you as a teacher, so you want to make. Artist judy love created the comic and colorful illustrations in ink and watercolors. So it is important that the first week is filled with fun and interesting activities. So, of course, i wanted to incorporate julie dannebergs book, first day jitters into our first day.
Aug 25, 2015 looking forward to having a fantastic school year. See more ideas about beginning of school, first day jitters and beginning of the school year. Jul 27, 2012 first day jitters the first days can be an anxious time for some children and some moms and dads, too. The book helped both my criers and the rest of the class i talked to the criers about jitters, and how i had them, and how most everyone has them on the first day of school. You will not be able to use these activities if you do not own the aforementioned book. Activities for the backtoschool first day jitters story. Students will easily relate to sarah jane hartwells feelings before her first day of school, helping them practice comprehension strategies like retelling and summarizing, and making inferences. Use these fun and free first day jitters activities along with the book to make a great first day for all. Strategies for successful hometoschool transitions. In the opening pages, we meet a certain sarah jane hartwell, whos in the midst of her own first day ofschoolrelated panic attack. Now, by fifth grade, most students have read this text, but i still shared it on our first day. This week long unit is packed with crafts, responding to literature activities, vocabulary, q. A beginningmiddleend story map that will help students retell first day jitters. They walk in a new room with all of thse new kids, and new grownups, and new stuff and maybe mom looks a little tearyeyed that her baby is growing up so fast.
First day jitters feelings graph freebie first day. If youre reading this beloved book to your class this year, try one of these first day jitters inspired. Perfect to use on the first day and the first weeks of school. These great activities can be used with the book first day jitters. See more ideas about first day jitters, first day of school activities, beginning of school.
It is one of my students alltime favorite back to school books. First grade jitters, first day jitters, back to school, fi this is a great idea to apply the book first day jitters to how the students feel on the first day. Youll see the easy, meaningful and fun to implement activit. Included are several activities that can be used on the first day of school and beyond. Jul 25, 2016 this first day jitters book companion packet for the book first day jitters by julie dannenberg is perfect to use on the first day and the first weeks of school. First day jitters by julie danneberg teaching tips the. Updated june 2016 this first day jitters book companion packet for the book first day jitters by julie dannenberg is perfect to use on the first day and the first weeks of school. She has come up with many excuses why she shouldnt go to school on the first day, but mr. It is the first day of school and sarah really does not want to go. Awesome first day of school activities for kindergarten.
Sarah jane is buried under her covers so far that you cant even see her face. It includes a daily writing journal, vocabulary support, comprehension organizers, fluency passage, bar graph, and a social studies activity. I was able to use the book as an example to those betteradjusted kids, explaining that some. Jitter juice recipe with free printable poem for back to. This book companion for first day jitters by julie danneberg makes them easy and fun. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting. It is a story that starts off with a young lady who doesnt want to go to her new school. As we read, i asked some of the questions from the question cards that come in the first day jitters close reading pack. I just created a cute little ultra mini unit with this book in mind. This first day jitters activities packet is great to use along with the book, on the first day of school. Updated july 2019 this differentiated first day jitters book study is a must as a companion to the book, first day jitters by julie dannenberg. I love this book, first day jitters but julie danneberg. In the book, first day jitters, sarah doesnt want to get out of bed to go to the first day of school.