Starting the school year can be filled with excitement and a few jitters. That’s why our First Day Jitters Book Companion for kindergarten is the perfect resource to ease those first-week nerves while building classroom community and reinforcing early literacy skills.

This companion is packed with engaging, ready-to-use activities that bring the story to life and help your students feel seen, heard, and supported as they adjust to school.

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📚 Vocabulary & Word Wall Activities

Help students explore key vocabulary from the story like “jitters,” “nervous,” and “school” with printable word banks and sentence writing pages. Perfect for writing centers or journals.

✂️ First Day Jitters Craft

This adorable cut-and-glue craft lets students create their own jittery character, making it a fun back to school bulletin board.

🧃 Jitter Juice Labels & Craft

Turn this classic first-day activity into something even more memorable with printable juice labels and a matching craft. Great for a calming moment or class celebration.

📊 First Day Feelings Graphing

Support social-emotional learning with individual and class graphing printables. Talk about feelings like “excited,” “scared,” and “happy” while practicing math skills.

🔄 Story Sequencing Cards

Use printable sequencing cards and a story wheel to help students retell the events of First Day Jitters. Available in different sizes for whole group and centers.

🎨 Directed Drawings & Fine Motor Fun

Add art to your ELA block with step-by-step drawing guides and cut-and-glue activities that reinforce comprehension and fine motor skills.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

❤️ Designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade
🖨️ Easy prep with print-and-go pages
🧠 Supports comprehension, vocabulary, and SEL
🎯 Aligned with early literacy and math standards
🛠️ Includes multiple levels of writing and response options

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