First Day Jitters Book Companion, Kindergarten Craft, Worksheet, Anchor Chart & Activities

Description

Start the First Day of School with Confidence and Joy!

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Make welcoming your new students easy and exciting with this First Day Jitters Book Companion! Designed specifically for kindergarten and first grade, this 200+ page all-in-one resource includes everything you need for those important first days of school.

Pair it with the beloved First Day Jitters book to introduce routines, support emotions, and build classroom community through fun, meaningful, and low-prep activities.

What’s Included (Over 200 Pages!):

Feelings Activities: Includes a class anchor chart, emotions vocabulary cards, and a “How Do You Feel About School?” class and individual graph.
Jitter Juice Activities: Craft where students choose an emoji for their juice and add their name, plus printable juice labels for Capri Sun and juice boxes, great for class treats or Meet the Teacher night.
First Day Craft: Two versions (color or cut-and-glue) plus a super simple option with a story stem to support early writers.
Story Sequencing Activities: Help students retell and understand the story.
Fine Motor Activities: Build skills with purposeful, engaging practice.
First Day Hat: A fun wearable to celebrate their first big day!
All About Me Collage: Great for getting to know your students and building community.
Read & Respond Worksheets: Encourage comprehension and text connection.
Directed Drawings: Inspire creativity while improving listening and motor skills.
Literacy & Math No-Prep Printables: Easy, skill-based activities to reinforce key concepts.
Vocabulary & Word Wall Cards: Reinforce language from the story and build early literacy.
Writing Worksheets: Scaffolded prompts to help students express their thoughts.
Centers for Numbers to 10 & 20: Perfect for independent practice during the first week.
Picture Puzzle (Letter & CVC Words): Hands-on literacy center.
Rhyming Spin and Cover Game: A fun way to practice phonological awareness.

So many ways to use and learn!

Why Teachers Love It:

✅ Low-Prep & Easy to Use – Just print and teach, saving you time during a busy week.

✅ Engaging for Kindergarten & First Grade – Visual, age-appropriate, and fun.

✅ Supports SEL – Helps students manage emotions and connect with their new class.

✅ Builds Routine & Structure – Great for easing students into classroom expectations.

✅ Flexible & Comprehensive – Use across the first few days or throughout the week.

How to Use in Your Classroom:

Start your day by reading First Day Jitters, then choose from a variety of follow-up activities to spark discussion, promote creativity, and build foundational skills. Use the included worksheets and centers to create a smooth transition into academic routines.