Pigeon HAS to Go to School! Book Activities and Ideas

THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL

Have you seen the new Pigeon book by Mo Willems?

Your students will LOVE this hilarious book about Pigeon, who's hesitant about going to school. Maybe some of your kiddos can relate?!

Here are a few things that Pigeon worries about:

I've created a fun activity pack to go with this new favorite Back to School read. It's packed with learning ideas and literacy activities that are Common Core aligned and perfect for K-2.

It includes a book study, class book, student bookmarks (Pigeon HAS to read!) and a craftivity that will make a sweet bulletin board!

PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING IDEAS

This book study unit can be used as a whole class activity, during small group guided reading time, as individual student work, or as part of a book club. Copy a pack for each student and you're ready to go!

Students will LOVE this hilarious story about Pigeon and his hesitation about going to school!

What advice would you give Pigeon, so he won't be so worried about going to school?

What are some things that Pigeon is worried about?

Students will LOVE to make a mental image of Pigeon worried that his head will pop off!

This activity has students thinking deeper about Pigeon's feelings throughout the book.

Your students can complete template pages that form a class book that tells what they do at school!

PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL CRAFT

This writing craftivity has students writing about why Pigeon will LOVE school. The craftivity makes a fun Back to School bulletin board display! Two Pigeon options are included :)

These Pigeon bookmarks will encourage students to read MORE Pigeon books!

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

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