Record why your student likes her name inside the heart-shaped mini-book.Ĭhrysanthemum has seven pockets. Who has the longest name?įollow the instructions in the file and create a pretty flower to add to the front or back of your lapbook.Īdd your student’s name and have fun saying this rhyme together. How many letters are in Chrysanthemum’s name? How many letters are in your student’s name? Have fun counting the letters in family members’ names and adding the results to the graph. Use the mini-book to guide more discussion. Record the words and phrases on the fan pieces.ĭiscuss teasing with your student and the examples from the story. Think of kind words your student can speak to family members and friends. Be sure and discuss how Henkes uses flower words for Chrysanthemum (she wilted, she bloomed, etc.).Īs you read the story, discuss kindness and why it is important to be kind to others. Review words frequently throughout the unit. This book is so full of rich vocabulary words! Choose seven and write the words and definitions on the flower shapes. Write the describing word next to the letter in the name. Simply list the letters of his name and then decide on a word that describes him. What does it mean? Record answers in the accordion envelope book. Also discuss your student’s name and why you chose that name for him or her. This book is all about a name! Discuss why names are important. This Chrysanthemum lapbook file includes a variety of activities and mini-books: Grab our Chrysanthemum lapbook and start learning with this sweet story. It’s also a great springboard into an “All About Me” theme. The story is fantastic for discussing teasing, kindness, and acceptance. This lapbook includes printable activities based on the book, Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. What will it take to make her blossom again? “You’re named after a flower!” teases Victoria. Thanks for your support.Ĭhrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect-until her first day of school. This won’t cost you anything, but it helps us to keep the site running. We sometimes use affiliate links in our content.

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