Sarah jane is buried under her covers so far that you cant even see her face. See more ideas about beginning of school, first day jitters and beginning of the school year. First day jitters discussion and activity guide teachervision. For great anchor chart activity to go with the book. I love this book, first day jitters but julie danneberg. Perfect to use on the first day and the first weeks of school. Your students will love this surprising read aloud. A homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal trying not to be noticed, is given hope when a trapped bird finally finds its freedom.
Its short and sweet because of all the other amazing activities and books weve already got planned. In the opening pages, we meet a certain sarah jane hartwell, whos in the midst of her own firstdayofschoolrelated panic attack. This new year is giving many of us a case of the jitters. This is also a great opportunity to discuss feelings and emotions related to changes and transitions, as well as.
First day jitters by julie dannenberg everyone knows the jumble of feelings as the first day of school approaches especially if its the first day at a new school. Consequently, the theme for this set of first day jitters teaching resources is a project in the shape of. Jitter bug glyph about me to introduce self to the class feelings about school parts of the day leading up to the first day of school, and students stand up to vote for their feeling and graph first day jitters math. It is her first day and she doesnt know any of the kids. Students should understand that jitters are just like nerves, and that the first day refers to the teachers first day of school in a new place. Here is a digital story of the childrens book first day jitters written by julie danneberg. First day jitters which was written by julie danneberg and illustrated by judy love, makes a great companion book to wemberly worried. First day jitters by julie danneberg teaching tips book. When he reminds her how much she liked her other school and asks her to think of all the new friends shell meet, she imagines a classroom where a paper airplane is flying, a boy is. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I was able to use the book as an example to those betteradjusted kids, explaining that some people have worse firstday jitters than others. It is one of my students alltime favorite back to school books. First day jitters, written by julie danneberg, is a wonderful picture book to read to your students the first day of school can you remember your first day at a new school.
First day jitters book companion activities, games, and centers. So, of course, i wanted to incorporate julie dannebergs book, first day jitters into our first day. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This set was designed to be used with the book, first day jitters. This back to school packet includes various activities to help you teach many of the common core literature standards from day one. In the book, first day jitters, sarah doesnt want to get out of bed to go to the first day of school. Aligned to common core for differentiated, and available in color and black white.
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. School friday, september 2, 2016 it is the first day of school and sarah really does not want to go. First day jitters freebie, back to school, first day of school. First day jitters discussion and activity guide this activity guide for the latest in julie dannebergs mrs. First week of school and first day of school activities.
Activities to go with the book chrysanthemum by kevin henkes. Readers learn that everyone is nervous on their first day including teachers. Luckily, many of the students forgot the ending so it was like reading the book for the first time. This is a worksheet to go along with the book first day jitters and making jitter juice. Funny book about a teacher who does not want to go to her first day of school. At the beginning it sounds like it is from the kids side but it ends up being from the teacher. When he reminds her how much she liked her other school and asks her to think of all the new friends shell meet, she imagines a classroom where a paper airplane is flying, a boy. I just created a cute little ultra mini unit with this book in mind. Before reading the book, show students the cover of first day jitters. Julie danneberg is the author of john muir wrestles a waterfall, monet paints a day, and family reminders, as well as the bestselling mrs. Now, by fifth grade, most students have read this text, but i still shared it on our first day. 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. You dont want to miss the first day at your new school, do you. 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.
A vocabulary list featuring first day jitters vocabulary. Check out the fun printables and worksheets with first day of school games, all about me poster, and jitterfree jellybeans. This humorous picture book was written by julie danneberg. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Literature provides insight and comfort for a wide variety of situations, and firstday jitters are no exception. Use these fun and free first day jitters activities along with the book to make a great first day. Sarahs father finally convinces her to get up and begin the day. This first day jitters packet is great to use, along with the book, on the first day and weeks of school.
Find a childrens book that covers the topic of firstday anxiety. First day jitters by julie danneberg teaching tips first. First day jitters books read aloud for children sarah does not want to go to school. Children and adults delight in the surprise ending. First day jitters, back to school, first day of school. After sarah arrives at school, the reader finds out that sarah is actually the teacher. In this video we present a book about moving, first day jitters book read aloud by beth with happy cultivated. Teaching children to appreciate differences and celebrate uniqueness. Artist judy love created the comic and colorful illustrations in ink and watercolors. These first day jitters activities and lessons are just what you need for back to school. If youre reading this beloved book to your class this year, try one of these first day jitters inspired. First day jitters is a great book that lends itself to several interesting and important lessons for students. Its a labor of love jumbo packet over 100 pages of fun.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading first day jitters the jitters series book 1. First day jitters by julie danneberg and judy love published by charlesbridge sarah dear, time to get out of bed, mr. 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. A beginningmiddleend story map that will help students retell first day jitters. Hartwell said, poking his head through the bedroom doorway. The first day of school can be scary for some kids, and in kindergarten first day jitters strike parents big time. A variety of fun reading and writing activities to go along with the book, first day jitters, that will help reinforce the above common core state standards. This page contains first day jitters lesson plans, teaching resources, and a fun student project. As we read, i asked some of the questions from the question cards that come in the first day jitters close reading pack. First day jitters freebie, back to school, first day of. First day jitters is an enchanting story that is sure to be treasured by anyone who has every anticipated a first day of school.
First day jitters vocabulary words flashcards quizlet. Hartwells class series includes a readaloud script, discussion and comprehension questions, and multiple activities to help break the ice on the first day of school. This is a great addition to kindergarten books for kids. This first day jitters activity is included in my first day jitters packet. First day jitters the jitters series book 1 kindle. First day jitters by julie danneberg teaching tips the. 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. Those feelings are captured perfectly in the classic picture book first day jitters by julie danneberg and judy love.
Writing, vocabulary, and reading activities for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students included. First day jitters arent just for kindergarten students. Sep 11, 2019 explore loftisns board first day jitters. 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.
Jitter bug glyph about me to introduce self to the class feelings about school parts of the day leading up to the first day of school, and students stand up to vote for. Read julie dannebergs first day jitters aloud to your. First day jitters the jitters series book 1 kindle edition by danneberg, julie, love, judy. First day jitters 5 page packet of first grade jitters activities and graphic organizers to use with the book by julie danneberg. A bundle of activities about the book first day jitters. First day jitters books read aloud for kids youtube. Ouchys first day which is about a teacher with a bad case of back to school nerves. This is a funny book, with a surprise ending that will cause the reader to laugh out loud and then go back and read the entire story again. Everyone knows that ache in your stomach when youre nervous about starting something new. Sarah jane hartwell is hiding under her covers as mr. This first day jitters differentiated banner is a perfect activity to complete after reading the book first day jitters by julie dannenberg. Supports for english language learners ells to use with basal alignment project lessons. Teaching is a wonderful job and i feel so lucky to have been called into this profession.
Sarah jane hartwell standing beside her new principal with her cute lunch box clutched in her hands. First day jitters julie danneberg, illustrated by judy love. Can you remember your first day of school as a brand new teacher. Its a phrase that sends thrills and chills down your spine. It is a great back to school story for any grade and is the main selection for houghtonmifflin treasures grade 3 curriculum unit 1 week 1. Go back through the book and list the hints you see or read that might have let you know sarah wasnt a little girl. See more ideas about first day jitters, school and beginning of school. First day jitters banner, back to school activities, first. Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies ma has made in this beloved classic. Story vocabulary story map alphabetical order circle map compare and contrast graphing all about me and much more. Kids starting middle school also find first day jitters amusing.