The King of Kindergarten Read Aloud Activities Back to School Read Alouds

The King of Kindergarten is the first book in Derrick Barnes’ wildly popular series, and the prequel to The Queen of Kindergarten.

This 21 page packet includes a craft, hands-on activities, discussion questions, Pocket Chart before reading activities, SEL activity, and name practice to accompany The King of Kindergarten read aloud.

In this book, The King ventures out on his first day of Kindergarten and shows what it means to rule the school with caring and kindness.

These read aloud activities follow along with the King throughout his first day adventure.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• 21 page PDF
  • crown craft
  • what do you see in the mirror drawing
  • sequence of events (getting ready to rule)
  • draw your family crest
  • what does a royal breakfast look like to you?
  • what does your chariot look like? How did you get to school?
  • how did you feel when you entered the school door? how do you feel now?
  • can you recite your name? write it? circle letters in it?
  • what do you want to learn about in Kindergarten?
  • how will you be brave and make new friends?
  • what desserts will you share?
  • discussion question cards
  • what will you tell your Kinderguardians, you did today?
  • Pocket chart signs… First, Next, Then, Last
  • Pocket chart cards for Vocabulary to Know

• Terms of Use

This King of Kindergarten is the perfect back to school read aloud to kick off the school year!