The simple story is so gently told and illustrated that its sure to become a family treasure. The students will love to hear the kissing hand over and over during the first few days of school. School is starting in the forest, but chester raccoon does not want to go. Apr 08, 2014 a kissing hand for chester raccoon by audrey penn is a cute little story to help children with separation anxiety. Ease childrens backtoschool jitters with this primary grade lesson based on the book the kissing hand by ruth e. A kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand series by audrey penn.
The kissing hand lesson plan for kindergarten lesson planet. Raccoon soothes him with a kissing hand, and he is able to go to sleep. Kids can keep our soft chester racoon doll close, along with. The kissing hand was originally published in 1993 by the child welfare league of america. See more ideas about the kissing hand, kissing hand activities and beginning of school. Nancy m leak when chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him. A kissing hand for chester raccoon board by audrey penn. Her little boy is afraid to go to school for fear of missing his mother. I thought is would be fun to make chester paper plate mask after reading the book the kissing hand. With illustrations by barbara gibson that capture the warmth and beauty of the original artwork, toddlers now share in the benefits from mrs. Like the raccoons first day at school i was scared and a little shy.
In audrey penns bestselling book the kissing hand, chester raccoon would rather stay at home with his mother than go to school. Very special artists chapter 11, by jean kennedy smith and george plimpton 2002 helen keating ott. His mother gives him a magic secret called the kissing hand to take with him to school. A bedtime kiss for chester raccoon the kissing hand series board book july 26, 2011 by audrey penn author visit amazons audrey penn page. Also included on the cd, on a separate track, is the new, original chesters song with lyrics by audrey penn and set to beautiful music. Its about a raccoon who did just as his parents said. The kissing hand paper plate raccoon mask jdaniel4s mom. A bedtime kiss for chester raccoon the kissing hand. Create a kissing hand bin that the children can utilize throughout the year whenever they are feeling sad and miss their family. The kissing hand ideas and printables to match this book. Raccoons secret for making a child feel safe and secure.
The kissing hand chester the raccoon plush by stuffed. The kissing hand is another wonderful, wellknown childrens story i discovered. A kissing hand for chester raccoon by audrey penn is a cute little story to help children with separation anxiety. The kissing hand by audrey penn, 9781933718101, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Audrey penn takes her onewoman educational program, the writing penn, into schools, libraries, and childrens hospitals where she shapes and refines her story ideas in partnership with kids. Like most board books it only has a few pages but the story is still consistent and complete it is easy enough for a toddler to understand and be comforted by the thought of having ones mother or fathers love with them always. The kissing hand is about a mother raccoon and her son. Hands on learning activities related to the kissing hand. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The kissing hand handy craft this months craft was inspired by the book the kissing hand by audrey penn. See more ideas about the kissing hand, beginning of school and. Jan, 2015 the kissing hand is written by audrey penn, illustrated by ruth e.
Click on the link to pop on over to my tpt shop to grab this comprehensive kissing hand literacy packet. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This is a 27 page pack that includes a ton of resources for teachers to use as a supplement with the book, the kissing hand by audrey penn on the first day of school. Chester the raccoon envelope puppet craft the kissing hand. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Karin snelson, this gently reassuring tale by audrey penn. My hands poem to go with a handprint craftivity along with the book. Pdf a kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand. Kids can keep our soft chester racoon doll close, along with warm.
The kissing hand with 40 kissing hand audrey penn, author, ruth e. The kissing hand big book yes, you can now have this beloved book in the oversized big book edition. The kissing hand chester the raccoon plush by stuffed toys. I made these precious handprints so you will think of me, too. The kissing hand activities little giraffes teaching. Raccoon shares a family secret called the kissing hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Blue out of season 1984 midstate library association award.
A kissing hand for chester raccoon conveys the heart of the story in rhyming verse, perfect for readaloud and easy for even the little ones to remember and recite. Its my first day of school and the kissing hand is what we read. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of the story on cd, with and without pageturn signals. Provide several copies of the book as well as props and activities to accompany the book. The kissing hand activities little giraffes teaching ideas. Gray paint or a mixture of white paint and black paint. Here are some hands on activities to place at your centres. A kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand series. What is the text for the children story the kissing hand. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that touches the lives of millions of children and. In 2004, a pocket full of kisses also was a the new york times number one best seller. A kissing hand for chester raccoon book depository.
The kissing hand by audrey penn, ruth harper, hardcover. This sweet and decidedly unscary board book is both a lighthearted way to calm childrens fears at bedtime, along with a gentle introduction to chester raccoon and the kissing hand for the younger child. The kissing hand is an american childrens picture book written by audrey penn and illustrated by ruth e. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and. The kissing hand 25th anniversary edition the kissing hand. Raccoon took chesters left hand and spread open his tiny fingers into a fan. Have the children follow the directions to make their own kissing hand snack. Penn as author, lecturer, and educator into the lives of thousands of children from kindergarten through college. The kissing hand page the kissing hand lessons, printables, ideas, and more to match this lovely story. Handkissing is a gesture indicating courtesy, politeness, respect, admiration or even devotion by one person toward another a hand kiss is initiated by the person receiving the greeting by holding out their hand with the palm facing downward.
As is written in the foreword, the kissing hand is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation. Originally from new york, and with a degree in fine art and design from carnegie mellon university, she worked in many areas including historical illustration, childrens books, and magazines, cartooning, portraiture, wildlife illustration, natural sciences. First day of school certificates first day of school certificates for all students. The kissing hand back to school no prep freebie tpt. An awardwinning illustrator, barbara leonard gibson was a freelance artist in the baltimorewashington area for twentyfive years. Aug 15, 2007 the kissing hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form. Today, audrey has written over books and is a new york times bestselling author of the kissing hand. The kissing hand its my first day of kindergarten and im thinking of you.
First days of school are certainly scary for most kids, and this book is a perfect tool for addressing their fears. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. In the foreword to the book, jean kennedy smith, founder of very special arts, writes, the kissing hand is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation, and for the child within each of us who sometimes needs reassurance. During the last 20 years, parents and teachers have passed along the secret of the kissing hand to children facing first days of kindergarten, first grade, and other separations. The beautiful illustrations really pop off the pages. The kissing hand ideas for teaching, resources for.
Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. The first day i read the kissing hand and we all traced our hand, decorated it and then glued a hershey kiss in the middle to take home to our mothers. Audrey penn was a ballerina, olympic figureskating choreographer, and theatre actress who needed a new creative outlet, when arthritis halted dancing and skating. A kissing hand has always been a favourite story to read to young children when they are feeling anxious about going to school and leaving their parents. Also included on the cd, on a separate track, is the new, original chesters song with lyrics by audrey. The kissing hand no prep freebie is the perfect back to school, first day of school, kissing hand packet to use in the first week of school or whenever you want to help your kiddos get through a rough day at school without breaking the bank. First published by the child welfare league of america in 1993, it has been used to reassure children upset by separation anxiety. The featured freebie today, also involves the kissing hand. Childrens book author audrey penn has been visiting schools in the washington, d. When he is a school and he feels lonely at school, all he has to do is press his hand to his cheek to feel the warmth of his mothers kiss. May 30, 2019 the kissing hand was originally published in 1993 by the child welfare league of america. Chester felt his mothers kiss rush from his hand, up his arm, and into his heart. Her lecture series became a national education series in 1989. Now younger children can get in on mama raccoons secret and find comfort in a kissing hand for chester raccoon, a board book adaptation of the original picture book.
Ideas for using books to support social emotional development. Great to read to grades k2 and even grades 24 would enjoy this cute book about a racoon named chester who is ready to start his first day of. It features a mother raccoon comforting a child raccoon by kissing its paw. The pack includes two handprint poems, three craft templates, a word search, a math matching number game, and a vocabulary wordd. The kissing hand tells the story of chester raccoon as he ventures out into the world to attend his very first day of school. Chester the raccoon envelope puppet craft this chester the raccoon envelope puppet craft is a fun and easytomake bookinspired activity for the beginning of the school year. A kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand series board book. The kissing hand by audrey penn, 9781933718002, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Color the kissing hand a color by number picture of chester raccoon and his forest animal friends. Provide several copies of the book as well as props and activities to accompany the book that the children can play with on their own. Nocturnal animals mini book color in the pages of this nocturnal animals mini book. It coincides well with early childhood students but will work in any classroom. The kissing hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form. The kissing hand, a pocket full of kisses, a kiss goodbye, chester raccoon and the big bad bully, chester raccoon and the acorn full of memories, cheste.
A bedtime kiss for chester raccoon the kissing hand series. This book, a board book with a shortened story, will be a great one to use with younger children perhaps starting preschool or junior kindergarten. Her best known book, the kissing hand, was a new york times number one best seller and won the distinguished achievement award for excellence in educational journalism. The kissing hand is written by audrey penn, illustrated by ruth e. Kissing hand for chester raccoon board book walmart. Retrieved from audrey penns official website books. Chester the raccoon envelope puppet craft this chester the raccoon envelope puppet craft is a fun and easytomake book inspired activity for the beginning of the school year. If you are not allowed to use peanut butter in your classroom, use the toast with cinnamon and sugar option. The kissing hand by audrey penn picture book the parent store.
As a way of trying to soothe her sons worries, she kisses the. Leaning forward, she kissed chester right in the middle of his palm. Also in maryland is nancy marie morton leaks, one of this books artists. The rough but endearing raccoon illustrations are as satisfying and soothing for anxious children as the simple story. Chester the raccoon envelope puppet craft the kissing. Like most board books it only has a few pages but the story is still consistent and complete it is easy enough for a toddler to understand and be comforted by the thought of having. When you click through, make sure it is the big book edition 15. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers.
We also did some journal writing with pictures, some easy math centers with puzzles and introduction of how to use the manipulatives each table had a tub and every 10 or 15. This is a must read book for the first day of school. Starting off with a singing of the song i wish i had a little red box, children go on to discuss and create a. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. Now younger children can get in on mama raccoons secret and find comfort in a kissing hand for chester raccoon, a boardbook adaptation of the original picture book. Audrey penns the kissing handis just the right book for any child taking that fledgling plunge into preschoolor for any youngster who is temporarily separated from home or loved ones. Jan 01, 1993 the kissing hand is another wonderful, wellknown childrens story i discovered. Kissing hand crafts kissing hand activities the kissing hand preschool first day preschool books preschool crafts preschool plans classroom crafts preschool learning. Apr 17, 2018 during the last 20 years, parents and teachers have passed along the secret of the kissing hand to children facing first days of kindergarten, first grade, and other separations. I read a ridiculous amount of books to my little one.