The Kissing Hand
From Storyline Online
5 minPre-KK1st2ndReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
Chester Raccoon is nervous about his first night of school, so his mother shares a secret -- the 'kissing hand' -- to remind him of her love wherever he goes. A comfort for first-day jitters. Read by Barbara Bain.
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Discussion
Chester Raccoon is nervous about his first night of school, so his mother shares a secret -- the 'kissing hand' -- to remind him of her love wherever he goes.
- Why is Chester scared to go to school?
- What is the 'kissing hand,' and how does it help?
- What helps you feel better when you miss someone?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: nervous, comfort, love.
Try it: Draw something that reminds you of someone you love when you're apart.