Wow! There are so many awesome projects out there to go with the book The Kissing Hand
by Audrey Penn. Here are some of the ones I found that make perfect back to school activities or crafts. They also make wonderful keepsakes to look back on one day.
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The book is a must read! Besides being a super cute story, it helps ease anxiety about the 1st day of school. The main character is Chester the Raccoon who is feeling a bit scared. His mom helps him through it with her special trick.
The Kissing Hand Crafts and Activities
Crissy's Crafts - Love this idea! She made The Kissing Hand Keys (2 different versions!) and even has free printable labels such as: For when you're scared, For when you need a hug, For when you miss us, For when you are sick, and many more! Her post is so cute!
SRCS Kindergarten News - The Kissing Hand Lesson on the 1st day of School.
Once Upon a First Grade Adventure - Mrs. H made a Kissing Hand Map with her students about all the different 1st day of school feelings. They also made a The Kissing Hand Art Project to give to their parents with an absolutely adorable poem!
Always First Grade First - Mrs. Ibarra made this with her students. I love the raccoon added to it! They wrote about all the different things they want to learn.
Mama Bear's Book Nook - Make kissing hand cookies with Hershey Kisses!
Mrs. Goff's Kinders - 1st Day of School Keepsake for parents to cherish.
Blue Skies Ahead - Have fun kissing your handprint!
Classroom Freebies - 24 page packet to go along with The Kissing Hand book.
Getting Messi with Ms. Jessi - So sweet! Get the parents involved with this precious idea.
Classroom Freebies - 24 page packet to go along with The Kissing Hand book.
Fantastic Fun and Learning - Super sweet suncatchers.
Buggy and Buddy - Pop-up Card Craft
The Amazing Mess - This is such a cute way to send your child off to school!
Also see:
- Make a Class Book like the one on Chalk Talk!
- Check out Teaching Heart's The Kissing Hand Page for more ideas!
- Chester the Raccoon Pencil Topper Craft
The Kissing Hand Products on Amazon:
- The Kissing Hand Book
- Chester the Raccoon Plush Toy
- R & M Heart in Hand Cookie Cutter
- Hand Cookie Cutter
The Chester Books by Audrey Penn
Sunny Vanilla says
super cute idea!
Cris says
What a surprise to see my Kissing Hand Keys from Crissy's Crafts posted here!! Thanks!!
artsy_momma says
You are welcome Crissy! Thanks for the adorable idea 🙂
JDaniel4's Mom says
What great ideas! This is such a sweet book.
maggy, red ted art says
What a cute book! And what an ever cuter set of crafts! Thank you for joining in at Kids Get Crafty! Maggy
Jackie H. says
I love the racoon... and the paw prints with the hershey's kisses. I've never seen that before. Love the book too!
Rachel@I Heart Crafty Things says
Great ideas! I'm pinning this post on Pinterest so I won't forget!
Anonymous says
Love these ideas...Will have to try some. This was my daughter's favourite book in kindergarten...found a copy & gave it to her for her first day of high school. I also slipped it into her suitcase when she went off to university!