Have You Ever Wondered Katie Weaver Book Activities- Growth, Bravery, Reflection

What if you tried something new, dreamed a little bigger, or discovered that making mistakes is part of growing? Bring curiosity, courage, SEL, and creativity to your classroom through discussions, creative writing, partner games, vocabulary activities, and self-reflection; students discover that wondering about life’s possibilities can lead to incredible learning opportunities. With this book companion for Have You Ever Wondered Katie Weaver Book Activities- Growth, Bravery, Reflection resource.

This resource goes beyond traditional reading comprehension worksheets to help students explore growth mindset, perseverance, kindness, self-confidence, empathy, and the power of asking questions.

Designed for Pre-K through 3rd Grade, this cross-curricular resource combines English Language Arts (ELA), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), creative thinking, and personal growth.

What’s Included?

22 Pages | 15 Activities

Making Predictions: Students use the book’s title and illustrations to predict what the story might be about.

 

Story Elements Graphic Organizer: Explore characters, setting, problem, solution, and favorite story moments.

 

Beginning, Middle, and End Summary: Practice sequencing and summarizing important ideas.

 

Vocabulary Reference Sheet: Includes 15 meaningful vocabulary words with kid-friendly definitions.

 

Wonder Words Vocabulary Activity: Students select vocabulary words, write sentences, explain meanings, and illustrate their understanding.

 

Have You Ever Wondered What Would Happen If You Tried? Students explore taking risks, trying new things, and identifying emotions.

 

Stop & Wonder: Teacher-led discussion prompts encourage students to reflect on trying, dreaming, failing, changing, and playing.

 

Stop & Wonder Student Reflection: Students respond through writing and drawing to thought-provoking questions.

 

Have You Ever Wondered What Would Happen If You Dreamed? A creative writing activity that encourages goal-setting, imagination, and determination.

 

Partner Story Questions: Eight meaningful comprehension and reflection questions with student response sheets and suggested answers.

 

What Would Happen If…? Partner Game: Includes 12 Wonder Cards that encourage critical thinking, meaningful conversations, and creative problem-solving.

 

I Spy Activity: A fun visual discrimination and counting activity featuring illustrations from the story, with an answer key.

 

Vocabulary Word Find – Level One: Reinforce story-related vocabulary with a beginner-friendly word search.

 

Vocabulary Word Find – Level Two: A more challenging vocabulary word search for differentiated instruction.

 

Have You Ever Wondered? Coloring Page: A creative extension for early finishers, literacy centers, or independent work.

 

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Ask and answer questions about a literary text.
• Identify important story elements and the central message.
• Use illustrations and text details to support comprehension.
• Make predictions and text-to-self connections.
• Develop vocabulary and oral language skills.
• Recognize how choices and actions influence emotions and outcomes.
• Understand that mistakes and challenges can create opportunities for growth.
• Practice kindness, empathy, courage, and perseverance.
• Express personal thoughts through speaking, writing, drawing, and creative activities.
• Develop curiosity by asking meaningful questions and exploring possibilities.

 

Flexible for Multiple Grade Levels: Activities can be adapted for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade.

 

Perfect For

• Picture Book Companions
• Read-Aloud Activities
• Growth Mindset Lessons
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Reading Comprehension
• Character Education
• Creative Writing
• Vocabulary Development
• Morning Meetings
• Literacy Centers
• Partner and Small-Group Activities
• Back-to-School Community Building

A Story That Encourages Students to Think Bigger!

 

Have You Ever Wondered? reminds young readers that learning and growing begin with curiosity. Whether students are learning to try something unfamiliar, embrace their differences, show kindness, or overcome a challenge, these activities help them connect the story’s powerful messages to their own lives.

Encourage your students to dream, wonder, explore, and discover all the possibilities waiting for them!

Please Note: The picture book Have You Ever Wondered? by Katie Weaver is sold separately and is not included in this resource.