The third worksheet is an open-ended activity.Students then have to match the story with a picture and answer two short questions. If you wish you could ask them to read the story three times, for fluency, and color in each heart as they finish. First the children read the story and color the hearts. The second worksheet is a reading comprehension page.This is a good sheet for students who need practice, but require something fairly simple. They are required to pick the right words from the word bank to answer the question. The first worksheet helps children practice their reading and writing skills.You will find three worksheets based on the book So I have created a simple handout to help your students practice their reading and writing skills. I thought this book would be the perfect springboard for some writing, reading, and comprehension activities. Why do you think Cornelia Augusta gave this card to the dog/mouse/turtle/rabbit?įREE PRINTABLES TO ACCOMPANY THE DAY IT RAINED HEARTS.The book doesn’t explain why Cornelia gave a particular valentine to a particular friend, so there is room for students to come to their own conclusions. How will Cornelia Augusta’s friends feel when they get their cards?.What do you think Cornelia Augusta will do with the hearts?.As you read the story you can ask questions like. The story also provides an opportunity for the children to look at the visual cues and predict what will happen next. You may want to set up a valentine creating station as one of your centers for the first part of February. I love the idea that hearts aren’t for keeping, but for sharing. The book provides a perfect example of making a special Valentine for a friend. The story invites us to think about friendship and sharing and using our creativity, so naturally, this book lends itself to conversations about those things. R elated: Valentine’s Day Books for Kindergarten LEARNING ACTIVITIES Easy language and appealing drawings make this the perfect read aloud, but it is also a great book for the kids to revisit on their own. Younger children love the gentle pace of the story and seem to connect with Cornelia Augusta’s desire to make something special for her friends. The Day It Rained Hearts is a delightful picture book that is perfect for Valentine’s Day. As the story unfolds Cornelius Augusta makes the perfect Valentine for each of four special friends. They are perfect for making valentines for her friends. After examining them carefully, she quickly realizes that she has hearts of all different shapes and sizes. One day it rains hearts and Cornelia Augusta catches a whole bunch of them. Presenting The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond
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