Speech therapy activities speech language therapy language activities reading activities speech and language speech pathology language arts kevin henkes books kindergarten first day. Jan 18, 2011 jessica by kevin henkes when i can read. Download lots of useful teaching guides and fun activities here. See more ideas about author studies, kevin henkes and kevin henkes books.
Then on her first day at kindergarten, she meets a real new friend with the same name. Kevin henkes is an awardwinning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. Jessica by kevin henkes plus freebie kevin henkes, henkes. The book, jessica, written and illustrated by kevin henkes, tells the story of a little girl named ruthie who has an imaginary friend named jessica. Kevin henkes chrysanthemum is the story of a young girl who loves her unique name until she starts school and other children begin making fun of it. The gap between their two years seems to be closing, and they can do a lot of the same things which makes it fun. Still, jessica goes along for comfort on the first day of kindergarten. Owens fuzzy yellow blanket is his favorite possession. After reading several books by kevin henkes, discuss similarities. They listen to the book jessica by kevin henkes, create an information sheet about themselves that includes a selfportrait, and present their sheet to the class while the. Jessica to her adorable children and doing some fun activities with them. Lillys big day, lillys purple plastic purse, and chrysanthemum. Kevin henkes born november 27, 1960 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books. Kevin henkes has written and illustrated myriad stories for children, including the caldecott honor book owen.
Its a great book to read aloud or use in speechlanguage therapy. Activities for birds by kevin henkes coffee cups and crayons. Students examine strategies for building and keeping friendships. Access thousands of highquality, free k12 articles, and create online assignments with them for your students. Jessica by kevin henkes is a very sweet story about a little girl, ruthie, and her imaginary friend. Sheila rae the brave by kevin henkes is a beloved book.
Ruthie didnt have a dog, cat, brother or sister, but she did have jessica, who. Jessica is ruthies imaginary friend, and she even comes to the first day of kindergarten. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. On friday students can vote and the teacher graph their favorite k. Today we are going to read a different kevin henkes book. There is a new member of the family, and lilly is not happy about. See more ideas about kevin henkes, author studies and kevin henkes books.
Kevin henkess jessica was the last book i picked up when i visited the newlyopened library in the otay ranch mall in chula vista, ca. Below you will find activities to match three of kevin henkes most popular books. Ruthie didnt have a dog, cat, brother or sister, but she did have jessica, who went wherever ruthie went. Close reading comprehension lessons plans for predictions, text details. Buy a discounted paperback of jessica online from australias leading online bookstore. Jessica by kevin henkes is one of my favorite books about friendship. The past few weeks we have been immersed in my favorite books of the whole year. His picture book waiting was named both a 2016 caldecott. Jul 09, 2014 owens fuzzy yellow blanket is his favorite possession. Two of his books were newbery medal honor books, olives ocean in 2004 and the year of billy miller in 2014. Chrysanthemumchesters wayowenwemberly worriedlillys big dayshelia rae the bravelillys purple plastic purse jessica julius baby of the worldkittens first full moona good daymeet kevin henkesall qr codes are created with a safeshare link so all students will see is the video. Kevin henkes books list of books by author kevin henkes. English all material is owned by the creators mentioned in this.
Jessica, a friend only ruthie can see, follows ruthie to school on the first day of kindergarten. Jessica extension students will create a wanted sign for a friend with good qualities. Kevin henkes author study in the book owen, a little boy. In this acclaimed picture book by a favorite authorillustrator, a young girls imaginary friendship blossoms into something real. The book may be simple, but it packed full of fun learning opportunities. Kevin henkes s jessica was the last book i picked up when i visited the newlyopened library in the otay ranch mall in chula vista, ca.
But there, a marvelous thing happens when the children are asked to pair up to walk to the bathroom. Leafing through its pages, i thought that the book would be perfect for perfect picture book fridays hosted by susanna leonard hill, and for our bimonthly theme, girl. Looking for ways to use kevin henkes books in your classroom, library, or home. Kevin henkes is the author and illustrator of beloved childrens books for kids of all ages. The distinct and wellknown illustration style of his mouse series is exemplified by his most popular picture book, chrysanthemum, which has sold more than a million copies and was named notable book for children by the american library association. Improve your students reading comprehension with readworks. Much to her parents chagrin, 5yearold ruthie has a devoted invisible friend named jessica.
Kevin henkes lives with his family in madison, wisconsin. Win a miniunit of kevin henkes activities to be used with some of his best books. Use a venndiagram of tchart to compare and contrast two of the books. Viewing 1 20 of 22343 results for second grade author studies kevin henkes grade author activities. Fiction five friends sit happily on a windowsill, waiting for something amazing to happen. Teaching character traits using the kevin henkes mouse books. Her parents keep trying to convince ruthie that there is no jessica, but ruthie keeps insisting that there is. Jessica, in the book jessica, is the imaginary friend of a little girl this ones not. Im certain it is because the characters are quite relatable and so much like my first graders. This product contains a book map, vocabulary activities, and coloring and drawing activities. The book, jessica, written and illustrated by kevin henkes, tells the story of a little girl named.
Kevin henkes author study lessons, ideas, printables. Jessica even finds her way to the first day of kindergarten, where ruthie makes her first visible friend. The activities were shared by teaching heart visitors who entered the 2005 back to school contest. Kevin henkes to supplement your author studies some common core aligned and social and emotional learning. Jessica by kevin henkes meet your next favorite book. See how this teacher used books by kevin henkes to teach her students. This creative and engaging author study will help you explore with your students the reallife conflicts and emotions experienced by his characters in true childlike fashion. Julius the baby of the world by kevin henkes youtube.
Kevin henkes has composed a series of books in which lilly the mouse is a main character. As an illustrator he won the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon 2004. Use the link to view some of the other lessons shared. Kevin henkes ruthie does everything with her imaginary friend jessica.
But when its time to line up, a girl asks to be ruthies partner. See all books authored by kevin henkes, including chrysanthemum, and lillys purple plastic purse, and more on. Kevin henkes is the winner of the 2020 childrens literature legacy award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the united states, whose books have made a significant and lasting contribution to literature for children. I decided to make some activities that go along with the story for my. Feb 05, 2019 there is a new member of the family, and lilly is not happy about. Kevin henkes author study unit with fun mouse craft and ccss follow ups for 6 different kevin henkes stories. His other books include egg, old bear, a good day, chrysanthemum, and the beloved lillys purple plastic purse. Explore childhood themes with a kevin henkes author study.