These question strips are referred to in one of the task cards. For some classes you may choose to offer multiple tasks and allow students to choose the task that matches their abilities and interests. Some will require printable pages which are included at the end of the collection. You can place the card with the task for the day at a center.

We have created a total of 12 task cards. You can have students write notes on their classmates’ pages explaining what unique quality or story they value. Print individual copies and add student names.

Print as a poster and have students add their name and one thing that makes them special.

Within our The Day You Begin collection you will find the following resources:Įveryone in our Class is Special Anchor Chart This collection does not include a word work activity or scrambled sentences. Because we think the message is so important, we have focused on thinking about the story and reflecting on what is happening. This literacy set to accompany the book is a little different than some. Regardless of how you will use it, this book is a must have as you build your classroom library! This book can be used to encourage children to believe in the value of their own stories.Īlso, it can be a tool to encourage to think about empathy and putting themselves in the shoes of others. As we find that she feels like she doesn’t belong, other examples of children feeling the same way are shared. In this story, a young girl explores how she feels different from those in her class as they tell their stories of summer. This book is a must for your classroom library and would be a perfect book to share at the beginning of the year, although if you’ve missed that time, it is still worth the read with your students. The Day You Begin not only has a wonderful story with a special message for children but also contains beautiful illustrations by Rafael Lopez. The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson is a beautiful new story encouraging children to appreciate their differences and connect with others even when they feel alone.

The day you begin book