The Recess Queen Activities and Craft for the First Week of Back to School
Review recess expectations, rules and behavior, as you teach classroom rules, routines and procedures, during the first week of back to school with these 20+ The Recess Queen activities and craft! This resource includes The Recess Queen craft templates, independent and pocket chart behavior sorts, analyzing character traits sort, picture and definition vocabulary cards, comprehension activities and 8 math and literacy centers. All of these back to school activities are a great companion to the story "The Recess Queen" by Alexis O'Neill. Start the first day of recess on the right foot, as you review what it looks and sounds like to be a Recess Friend vs. a Recess Queen!
This resource includes:
The Recess Queen Craft - This adorable The Recess Queen craft is a great way to end the first week of school! Print on colored paper, or print and color with crayons. Features easy-to-cut and assemble pieces!
Behavior Pocket Chart/Anchor Chart Sort - Use the picture cards to help the students identify good recess choices and poor recess choices. Includes 48 behavior cards! Choose the cards that work best for your classroom!
Independent Student Behavior Sorts (x3) - Check your students' understanding with these independent printable sorts!
Character Traits Anchor Chart (x2) - Create an anchor chart to display the drastic difference in character traits between Mean Jean and Katie Sue.
Independent Character Traits Printables (x5) - Capture your students' understanding of character traits with these independent sorts.
Retell Cards - Sequence the story with these picture retell cards. Perfect for a pocket chart or an anchor chart!
Sequence the Story Printable - Check for understanding with this simple cut and glue sequencing printable! The students will sequence the three picture cards for the beginning, middle and end of the story.
Story Element Posters - Review the characters, setting, problem and solution with these story element posters!
Story Element Printables (x2) - Have students illustrate or match the characters, setting, problem and solution!
Vocabulary Picture and Definition Cards and Printables - Introduce the important vocabulary words from the story with these picture and definition vocabulary cards!
Make a Connection Printable - Make a connection to the story by having your students write and illustrate about a good choice they can make at recess!
4 Literacy Centers - Practice beginning sounds, letter matching, rhyming, and syllables with these four literacy centers!
4 Math Centers - Practice measurement, 2D shapes, missing numbers, and subitizing with these four math centers!
I hope you and your students love these The Recess Queen activities for back to school!
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