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SUMMARY:Read a Book About School
DESCRIPTION:Why it’s important:\n Reading books about school helps children understand what to expect and reduces anxiety about starting kindergarten. \nHow to do it:\n Choose a book about starting school and read it together. Talk about what happens in the story and connect it to what your child might experience. \nWhat to look for: \n\nEngages in conversation about school\nAsks questions\nShows curiosity or excitement\n\nSome books to look for promote social behaviors and starting school:   \n\nStarting School Anxiety:\n\nThe Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn: A classic about separating from parents.\nFirst Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg: A comforting story about being nervous.\nFroggy Goes to School by Jonathan London: A fun\, relatable school story.\nOlu’s Teacher by Jamel C. Campbell: A reassuring story to help ease worries about starting school.\nGoodbye Brings Hello by Kim T. Griswell.\n\n\nSocial Skills and Friendship:\n\nDo Unto Otters: A Book about Manners by Laurie Keller: Encourages polite behavior.\nLlama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney: Teaches sharing.\nDanbi Leads the School Parade by Anna Kim: Helps with adapting to a new social environment.\nHow to Spot a Best Friend by Shannon Anderson.\nRulers of the Playground by Joseph Kuefler: Navigating friendship dynamics.\nMesha Makes Friends by Tom Percival: A story about navigating social situations.\n\n\nEmotional Regulation and Behavior:\n\nWhen Sophie Gets Angry—Really\, Really Angry… by Molly Bang.\nWhat Should Danny Do? by Ganit & Adir Levy: Encourages understanding consequences of actions.\nThe Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas.\nLilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes: Learning to manage anger and impulses.\nFergal and the Bad Temper by Robert Starling.\nWaiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/read-a-book-about-school/
CATEGORIES:Countdown to Kindergarten
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