"Harold and the Purple Crayon" | Picture Book Study

This fun picture book study features "Harold and the Purple Crayon". This is a classic story that students will love reading over and over again! This resource is packed with 40 activities for your preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders.

Students will light up when they see the puzzle pieces reveal scenes from Harold's journey. They will practice sequencing plot points and drawing their own magical adventures sparked by the story prompts. As they color, trace letters, and learn new vocabulary, the activity pages build fine motor control and reading skills. Emerging readers gain confidence matching sight words, sounding out sentences, and communicating ideas.

Creativity springs from every page - like comparing crayon making to Harold's imaginary world while designing original living spaces and stories. Open-ended questions allow awesome conversations about the tale and their own perspectives.

The range of activities exposes students to literacy, critical thinking, and self-expression in a fresh way. New vocabulary fosters listening skills to support comprehension. The teacher tips facilitate enriching discussions where kids feel comfortable sharing observations, opinions and questions.

Harold's magical journey motivates skill-building blended seamlessly with creativity. Students will love illustrating their dream bedrooms, thinking of purple crayon fantasies, and crafting their own plots while naturally advancing letters and storytelling abilities.