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The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

The Kissing Hand is a classic beginning-of-the-year story for young children to help with separating from their families to go to school. In this story, young Chester Raccoon cries because he doesn't want to go to school. His mom tell him that sometimes everyone has to do things they don't want to do. But, she has a secret gift that can help him cope with his feelings - a kissing hand! 

Check out these story activities and visuals to use with this beautiful story. 

 

Story Vocabulary

Here are some vocabulary words from teh story. Review before you read, find as a scavenger hunt in the story, or post on a word wall for reference. 

Vocabulary from The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn - Pictures and Words

Here are other vocabulary visuals. 

Kissing Hand - Picture Cards

Play a Bingo game using story vocabulary. This material from the Sharing center has 18 different bingo cards! 

The Kissing Hand Vocab Bingo - Bingo Games

 

Comprehension

Place discussion question cards in the story to ask as you read aloud and check for understanding. 

Question Cards for The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn - Task Cards  Multiple Choice - Multiple Choice Cards

 

Retelling Puppets

Create stick puppets to retell this story or hold as you read. 

Puppets for "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn - Stick Puppets

 

Write about it!

Students can share their feelings about this story or their first day of school by writing or drawing. 

The Kissing Hand Writing Page - Writing Pages  Drawing Page for The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn - Writing Pages

 

Science - Raccoons!

Look at nonfiction materials to learn more about raccoons. Create a class map with what you discovered. 

Semantic Map - Semantic Maps

Check out YouTube Videos like this one to learn more!

 

Cooking

Enjoy making some delicious cookies to send back home to mom. 

Kissing Hand Cookies - Picture Schedule

 

AAC Visuals

Here are some visuals to use with augmentative and alternative communication. 

Fringe: The Kissing Hand - Communication Boards  The Kissing Hand BigMack - AblenetĀ® Buttons & Switches  GoTalk Kissing hand - GoTalkā„¢ Overlays

 

Talk about Feelings

Dsicuss strong feelings. When did you ever feel scared or alone? 

When I Am Scared - When I Am... 

Look at feelings on a continuum. It helps to identy your feelings so you can find a strategy to help. 

How do you feel today? - Chart Table  Feelings Thermometer - Scales and Ratings

Here are some social narratives about feelings. 

How do they feel? - Books and Stories  Anxiety - Books and Stories  I Breathe In and Out - Books and Stories

 

More Fun Activities

Help Chester Find His Mother - Maze Kissing Hand Cariboo Cards - Treasure Hunt Game  Count the Raccoons - Clothespin Counting Cards  Kissing at School Isn't Cool - Books and Stories