Peter's Chair by Ezra Jack Keats

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This award-winning classic tells the story of Peter who has a new baby sister. First he has to be quiet and then his father paints his baby furniture pink! He discovers that his old chair has not been painted - yet!. He just has to run away. This beloved story delves into feelings related to the arrival of a new sibling and showcases the growth and change of the main character Peter as he learns to accept change. 

Check out these activities to support reading and comprehension of this beautiful story. 

Story Vocabulary

Here are clip art symbols of vocabulary from the story. 

Discuss or act out story vocabulary. 

Comprehension Questions

Ask these questions as you reread or following the story. (Download as Powerpoint to use with distance learning or interactive whiteboards)

Language

Sort picture cards related to the story by category. 

Play with prepositions. 

Writing

Make a class book with details from the story. 

Write or draw about your favorite part of the story. 

Social Emotional

Match the feelings with events from the story. 

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