Description
Make story time with The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn even more meaningful with these simple, hands-on printable activities designed for preschoolers and young learners.
These two printable activities provide playful ways for children to explore early math and literacy skills while connecting to the comforting theme of Chester Raccoon and his first day of school.
Big to Small Heart Sequencing
Children practice size recognition, comparison, and sequencing as they arrange the hearts from biggest to smallest. This simple activity helps build early math vocabulary such as big, small, bigger, and smaller while encouraging children to look closely and think about order.
Find the Letter R
Children practice letter recognition as they color all of the hearts that have the letter R on them. This activity is a fun way to reinforce identifying uppercase and lowercase letters while connecting to the story’s main character, Raccoon.
What’s Included
- Big-to-small heart sequencing printable
- Letter R heart coloring activity
- Easy-to-use activities for home or classroom learning
- Print-and-go activities requiring minimal preparation
These activities are perfect for a The Kissing Hand book-themed week, first-day-of-school activities, literacy centers, preschool learning, or a cozy afternoon of learning at home.
Pair these printables with The Kissing Hand for a fun, meaningful learning experience that helps children build early skills while exploring feelings of love, reassurance, and starting something new.
