When Spring Comes 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
"When Spring Comes" by Kevin Henkes is a charming and enchanting picture book that celebrates the arrival of spring and the transformation it brings. Through poetic text and delightful illustrations, the book explores the gradual changes that occur as winter gives way to spring. The story highlights the anticipation of warmer weather, the budding of flowers, the return of animals, and the joy of outdoor activities. It beautifully captures the essence of the season and the sense of renewal and hope it brings. With its gentle and lyrical prose, "When Spring Comes" invites readers to embrace the beauty of nature and the magic of springtime. It serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of seasons and the wonder and delight that comes with each new beginning.
 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.
- Analyze the illustrations in the story. Discuss how they provide meaning that the words might not.
- Analyze the setting of this book. Discuss where and when it takes place.
- Practice comparing and contrasting after you read the book.
- Teach a lesson on making connections to enhance comprehension.
- Find examples of antonyms in the book.
- Introduce and practice using shades of meaning.
- Discuss patience with students and share strategies they can use to be more patient.
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.
- Spring Stinks by Ryan T. Higgins
- Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak
- Spring is Here by Will Hillenbrand
- Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson
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