Looking for low prep SEL activities that help kids feel like they belong? The A Place for Me Belonging Set turns the picture book A Place for Me: An Adventures of Miss Reese Story by Patrice R. Jenkins into hands-on play. Print, cut and go with I Am affirmation cards, a cootie catcher, a puzzle, bookmarks, coloring pages and a welcome banner, perfect for home, small groups, calm corners and read-aloud follow-up.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
24 "I Am" affirmation cards: valued, worthy, mindful, brave, enough and more
2 Coloring pages from the book
1 A Place for Me cootie catcher with 8 belonging conversation prompts and how-to-play directions
A Place for Me puzzle (cut apart and put back together)
2 Coloring bookmarks
Draw and write bookmark: think of a time you helped someone feel welcome
1 There's Always a Place for You banner
HOW TO USE IT
Pull out one I Am card each morning for a belonging check-in.
Play the cootie catcher at the table, in the car or in small groups to start conversations about welcome, bravery and kindness.
Use the puzzle and bookmarks for early finishers, centers or quiet time.
Hang the banner in your classroom, library or family space.
Send the bookmarks home as a thank-you after a read-aloud or author visit.
PERFECT FOR
Pre-K to 3rd grade, ages 4 to 8
Families reading together at home
Back to school and new student welcomes
School counselors, SEL small groups and calm corners
Read-aloud follow-up and literacy centers
Homeschool families
PLEASE NOTE
The picture book is sold separately. This is a printable PDF. The I Am affirmation designs also appear in my A Place for Me Classroom Decor Affirmation Poster Set, which is made for wall display. The 2 coloring pages are also in my A Place for Me Activity Pack
Looking for low prep SEL activities that help kids feel like they belong? The A Place for Me Belonging Set turns the picture book A Place for Me: An Adventures of Miss Reese Story by Patrice R. Jenkins into hands-on play. Print, cut and go with I Am affirmation cards, a cootie catcher, a puzzle, bookmarks, coloring pages and a welcome banner, perfect for home, small groups, calm corners and read-aloud follow-up.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
24 "I Am" affirmation cards: valued, worthy, mindful, brave, enough and more
2 Coloring pages from the book
1 A Place for Me cootie catcher with 8 belonging conversation prompts and how-to-play directions
A Place for Me puzzle (cut apart and put back together)
2 Coloring bookmarks
Draw and write bookmark: think of a time you helped someone feel welcome
1 There's Always a Place for You banner
HOW TO USE IT
Pull out one I Am card each morning for a belonging check-in.
Play the cootie catcher at the table, in the car or in small groups to start conversations about welcome, bravery and kindness.
Use the puzzle and bookmarks for early finishers, centers or quiet time.
Hang the banner in your classroom, library or family space.
Send the bookmarks home as a thank-you after a read-aloud or author visit.
PERFECT FOR
Pre-K to 3rd grade, ages 4 to 8
Families reading together at home
Back to school and new student welcomes
School counselors, SEL small groups and calm corners
Read-aloud follow-up and literacy centers
Homeschool families
PLEASE NOTE
The picture book is sold separately. This is a printable PDF. The I Am affirmation designs also appear in my A Place for Me Classroom Decor Affirmation Poster Set, which is made for wall display. The 2 coloring pages are also in my A Place for Me Activity Pack
