I am Ready for School
Author: Stephen Krensky
Illustrator: Sara Gillingham
Overview:
This lesson helps young learners to get ready for school. Through reading, discussion, and fun activities, students learn about school routines, classroom items, and how to make friends. They also express their feelings about starting school, helping them build confidence and excitement for this new experience.
Standard:
Social & Emotional Development:
I.A.1 – Child is aware of their own feelings and can express them.
I.B.1.b – Child engages in cooperative play with others.
Language & Communication:
II.A.1 – Child listens to and engages with read-alouds.
II.B.2 – Child understands and follows simple directions.
Emergent Literacy:
III.B.3 – Child recognizes and understands environmental print (e.g., school signs, name tags).
Fine Arts:
VIII.A.1 – Child uses different materials to create artwork.