Kevin Henke's Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is a charming story about a little mouse who loves her name. But upon beginning school, the other children point out the many disadvantages of a name like Chrysanthemum. Through the love and kindness of her teacher, Mrs. Twinkle, the other children begin to appreciate the beauty of Chrysanthemum’s name. In this unit, you will find activities such as flower sorting, making Chrysanthemum toast, and flower stamping.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Junior Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- Chrysanthemum
- Colander
- Jumbo Crayons
- Magnifying Glass
- Water Trays (for paint)
- Scissors
- Sharpie Marker
- Basket or Bag
- Printer Paper
- Glue Several Books (for pressing flowers)
- Gerbera Daisies (or other large flowers)
- Long-stemmed Artificial Flowers (in 3 to 5 different colors)
- Wire Cutters
- Found Flowers (in a variety of colors) and Green Leaves Found Plants (including roots)
- Large Bin
- Soup Bowls
- Soup Spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Ladle
- Chrysanthemum Toast Ingredients and Tools
- Easel
- Paper
- Journal
- Pencil
- Tempera Paints
- Construction Paper
- Water