Chrysanthemum Activities for PreK-5

Chrysanthemum Activities That are Dandelion

Pair Chrysanthemum Novel Effect read-aloud with no prep book activities to keep students engaged. Select from over 20 activities that support English Language Arts and Math. As a result of the activities included, students will be able to:

• color a Chrysanthemum.
• trace the main character.
• illustrate their favorite meal.
• create a new book cover.
• complete word work.
• complete a Venn diagram.
• write about character traits.
• sort vocabulary words.
• write about the book’s theme.
• complete a Chrysanthemum craft.
• interact with story vocabulary.
• play name games.
• make a name acrostic poem.
• reflect on story elements through discussion questions and writing prompts.

Use each activity to differentiate instruction for students, to offer them a choice in learning, or to focus on a specific skill.

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About this Book:

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes teaches readers the importance of names. It teaches them to respect everyone’s name and treat them with kindness.