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First Day of School – Goldfish Series
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Raneem is excited and eager for her first day of school, but slowly her fears and uncertainty start to mount only to culminate when her Mom leaves her in school.
What will happen to Raneem throughout her first day of school? Will Mom ever come back for her? And who’s heard knocking behind the door? Lift the flap to find out!
First Day of School Parent and Teacher Guide
Going to school for the first time is a big deal for both parents and children. Preparing a child well for this important event in his/her life is of vital importance. The best way to do this is through a story. “The first Day of school” shows the mixed feeling that Raneem has about going to school.On the one hand she is excited but on the other she is scared. Her worst fear and anxiety stem from fear of separation from her mother.This story acknowledges these feelings, and at the same time shows all the fun activities in school. At the end of the story the child is reassured that the mother will return to pick her/him up.
Questions for Discussion
- Do you feel scared or anxious on your first day at school? How did you handle those feelings?
- What are the most fun activities you enjoy doing at school?
- If you were in class and a new student came in feeling anxious, how could you help them overcome their fear?
- Imagine what Raneem will be like on her second day at school.
| ISBN | 9789957040352 |
|---|---|
| Pages | 20 pages |
| Binding | Soft Cover |
| Weight | 0.106 kg |
| Size | 21 × 21 cm |
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