Little kitten sees her first full moon and thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. The book is in black and white and typeset in sansserif. Display kittens first full moon and read the title aloud. Reading and answering questions about kitten s first full moon 25 minutes refocus students whole group. Encourage children to make a sheet full of circular patterns. From a highlyrespected picture book authorillustrator comes a lyrical evocation of philippe petits 1974 tightrope walk between the world trade center towers. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes kitten looks up into the sky and sees the moon, but she thinks it s a bowl of milk. Look through the book with your child and observe the kittens facial expressions.
She still does not get her bowl of milk and only gives up when she is cold, wet and tired. Here are 26 guided reading task cards for the common core recommended book, kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. In the end, he arrives home to find milk waiting for him on the porch. Dec 19, 2017 scholastic s classic story, kitten s first full moon, narrated in spanish.
He has delighted us with many volumes of his humanoid mice tales and immersed us in splendid characters and plots in his novels for young people. This memorable character and her suspenseful adventure are just right for the very youngest child. It is kitten s first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. Kittens first full moon kevin henkes activities moon. This was a book my twins wanted to hear over and over. Follow kitten on her adventures as she tries so many different ways to reach the milk. Students are grouped in heterogeneous ability groups of two or three in this section, and the grouping is based on their oral reading fluency scores. Remind students that in the previous lesson they listened to kittens first full moon and identified and described the character and setting in the story. This is prolific authorillustrator kevin henkes 34th book for children. The second poem that the students analyze is kittens first full moon in the partner work section where they can support each other in learning.
For each child, staple four white paper circles together to make a moon booklet. Reading and answering questions about kittens first full moon 25 minutes refocus students whole group. Extension activities for kittens first full moon by kevin. It is kittens first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. In this pattern identification lesson, students read kitten s first full moon and create a moon themed hundreds chart based on the book.
Kittens first full moon board book kevin henkes board book. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes was such an adorable book. Kevin henkes is an incredibly versatile creator of children s books. Books similar to kittens first full moon goodreads. Retell activity for kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. Kitten s first full moon kevin reads his favorite book duration. This activity is actually a science experiment from steve spangler science. Oct 01, 2012 retell activity for kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. Today i will dismiss you using the last sound in your name. Kitten s first full moon is a children s picture book written and illustrated by kevin henkes. From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom.
This is a very sweet story about a little kitten who thinks the full moon is a large bowl of milk. In this special reissue of newbery honor book ramona quimby, age the timeless classic now features a special foreword written by actress, producer, and a. Horizontal scenes of kitten s chase and vertical panels of the feline s climb up a tree to reach her prize make cinematic use. Horizontal scenes of kittens chase and vertical panels of the felines climb up a tree to reach her prize make cinematic use.
In addition to the setting, the tone of the book supports the theme well. Kittens first full moon is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by kevin henkes. Kittensfirstfullmoon by kevin henkes 2005 caldecott medal kids wings award. I love reading caldecott awarded books because i always know i am going to be reading a great book. The caldecott winning kittens first full moon by kevin henkes affiliate link is a sweet little book, perfect for preschoolers. Earth and space science activities inspired by a book. Science cats discuss kitten care and complete the taking care of kittens mini book.
Scholastics classic story, kittens first full moon, narrated in spanish. There are 12 reading comprehension task cards, 8 vocabulary cards, and 6 extension activity cards. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Kitten ventures out for the first time and spends the night having an adventure as he tries to get to that big bowl of milk in the sky. Students enjoy following the story and joining in with poor kitten. The second poem that the students analyze is kitten s first full moon in the partner work section where they can support each other in learning. In the caldecott medalwinning kittens first full moon, kevin henkes introduces a wonderful new character, and an adventure just right for the very youngest.
Students are grouped in heterogeneous ability groups of two or three in this section, and the grouping is based on. Jul, 2009 wish more people know this beautiful picture book. All along i saw the book in my mind as a blackandwhite book. This kittens first full moon by kevin henkes assessment is suitable for 1st grade. Reading and answering questions about kittens first full moon 30 minutes refocus students whole group. Download the pdf click the image below to access a simple line drawing of the kitten in a tree based on the book, kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. Kittens first full moon is a nice title to include in a kevin henkes author study or a caldecott study. Then you swing them to the left and you swing them to the right. After reading kittens first full moon, do this moon activity for kids from mama smiles. Its a great exercise in imagination and a wonderful springboard to further learning about the moon and space. In response to the common core standards requirement to utilize complex text in my first grade classroom, ive put together this packet to analyze story structure and cause and effect using the exemplar text. It is kittens first full moon, and when she sees it, she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky.
After hearing a passage from the story kittens first full moon by kevin henkes, scholars work with a partner to discuss and sketch what they found memorable. I expanded upon it to write kittens first full moon. It is kittens first night under a full moon and she thinks its a bowl of milk. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes scholastic.
So here follows our activities for kittens first full moon. Have you ever imagined the moon to be different things, depending on its phase. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes book companion grade kittens first full moon. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes kitten looks up into the sky and sees the moon, but she thinks its a bowl of milk. Scholastics kittens first full moon espanol youtube. If you name ends with the sound t like first, you many. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes, hardcover barnes. This assessment module is a performance activity to assess how well students can examine complex text and then demonstrate their understanding through writing. The idea came from a line in another book by henkes, the cat. In this pattern identification lesson, students read kittens first full moon and create a moon themed hundreds chart based on the book. The story is about a little kitten that sees a bowl of milk in the sky, and tries to get to it. Id long wanted to do a book with limited or no color, and for the first time, id written a story that seemed just right for this approach.
Kittens first full moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. Kitten s first full moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. Detailed, stepbystep instructions are included with photos to help you and your students put together this writing craftivity. If your student is enjoying using the mirror to reflect things, try this simple symmetry activity. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes assessment for. There are 12 guided reading comprehension task cards, 8 vocabulary cards, and 6 extension activity cards. When kitten sees her first full moon overhead, shes sure its a bowl of milk in the sky. At 8 months old my daughter s three most favorite things were kitty, milky and the moon so this book was an instant hit. Kittens first full moon was about a kitten who thought the full moon was a bowl of milk and was doing everything in its power to get to the moon. First i drew a simple cat face in white crayon, and then i let honey pot paint a seemingly blank piece of paper with watereddown black paint. This video includes text, narration, and images for the book kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. See more in this special reissue of newbery honor book ramona quimby, age the timeless classic now features a special foreword written by actress, producer, and a. Name the emotion the kitten portrays in each expression. At 8 months old my daughters three most favorite things were kitty, milky and the moon so this book was an instant hit.
Its about a kitten who mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk. Vocabulary full moon, stretched, sprang, pond, raced, leaped, might, porch. Sep 15, 2015 kitten s first full moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. This writing craftivity is a fun, simple activity to supplement the book kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. Fortunately, her owners provide some milk after her adventure. Find the book information, lesson plans, and activities for teaching kittens first.
Remind students that in the previous lesson they listened to kitten s first full moon and identified and described the character and setting in the story. Id long wanted to do a book with limited or no color, and for the first time, id written a story that seemed just. When kitten sees her first full moon overhead, shes sure its a bowl. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes 2005 caldecott medal kids wings award. Kitten s first full moon was about a kitten who thought the full moon was a bowl of milk and was doing everything in its power to get to the moon. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Oct 01, 2015 the caldecott winning kittens first full moon by kevin henkes affiliate link is a sweet little book, perfect for preschoolers.
This writing craftivity is a fun, simple activity to supplement the book kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes. Kids wings units for kids wings activities for kittens first full moon my kevin henkes, 2005 caldecott medal, cat, kitten, moon, phases of the moon, download unit, features integrated curriculum for elementary education, literature units for k to 4, interdisciplinary curriculum, gifted and talented curriculum. A brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture bookbrave, sweet and lucky kitten. Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. Kevin henkes is an incredibly versatile creator of childrens books.
And then you twist around, twist around with all your might. Reading and answering questions about kitten s first full moon 30 minutes refocus students whole group. Published in 2004, the book tells the story of a kitten who thinks the moon is a bowl of milk. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes carol hurst. Kids wings activities for kittens first full moon by.
Then draw the round back that curls into the kittens hind leg. Display kitten s first full moon and read the title aloud. Extension activities for kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. Explain to your student that the moon doesnt shrink and grow. Kittens first full moon board book kevin henkes board. The last time this particular henkes title made the list i remember writing something along the lines of the man has consistently produced good book after good book, but the problem is that people dont always agree on his best.
From a highlyrespected picture book authorillustrator comes a lyrical evocation of philippe petit s 1974 tightrope walk between the world trade center towers. I worried that black and white would be boring for her, but the illustrations are so beautiful and full of contrast our entire family loves to read it and look at it, day after day. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes here we are together we read kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. Kids wings activities for kittens first full moon by kevin. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes book companion grade guided reading comprehension kittens first full moon task cards activities here are 26 guided reading task cards for the literature book, kittens first full moon by kevin henkes.
But why is that round, white bowl of milk so hard to get to. Analysis of kittens first full moon kitten keeps going, even after tasting, falling, chasing, climbing and jumping into a cold pond. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes, hardcover. Apr 08, 2014 it is kittens first night under a full moon and she thinks its a bowl of milk. Kittens first full moon w music read aloud youtube. Suggested transition activity first read literacylanguage skills supported dismiss children using the ending sounds from kittens first full moon. Remind them that they have listened to a number of texts read aloud and have been practicing identifying and describing the characters, setting, major events, and central message of those texts. The story is part of the suggested reading material listed on the website for grades k1. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes was such an adorable book. Kittens first full moon our cover to cover book of the month for august is kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. Henkes won the 2005 caldecott medal for his illustrations. Kitten s first full moon is a nice title to include in a kevin henkes author study or a caldecott study. Earth and space science activities inspired by a book space science activities. Students discover patterns within a hundreds chart.
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