Spring is Here is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
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SUMMARY
"Spring is Here" by Will Hillenbrand is a delightful children's book that celebrates the arrival of spring and the awakening of nature after a long winter. The story follows mole, bear, and other forest friends as they eagerly anticipate the signs of spring. From the first buds on the trees to the chirping of birds, the animals joyfully embrace the changing season. Through charming illustrations and simple, descriptive text, the book captures the beauty and wonder of nature's transformation during springtime. As the animals frolic and play in the rejuvenated environment, they discover the magic of new beginnings and the circle of life. "Spring is Here" is a heartwarming read that encourages young readers to appreciate the wonders of the natural world and embrace the joy that comes with the changing seasons.
 USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Have students sequence the important events in the story. This is an important skill when it comes to retelling a story.
- Help students to analyze what the author’s purpose for writing the book might be.
- Practice making inferences throughout the story and after reading.
- Explore what onomatopoeia is and how authors use it in their writing.
- Complete a mini lesson on synonyms.
- Discuss friendship and the qualities that make a good friend.
- Discuss what it means to persevere and why it is important.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30Â writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
- When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes
- Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak
- Spring Stinks by Ryan T. HigginsÂ
- Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson
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