Ease your child’s transition to school in Canada with these 10 storybooks
Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:54:36 +0000
From preschool to kindergarten to high school, starting school in September comes with mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety for both students and their parents. While anxious feelings are common, it is still important for parents to help ease their children’s transition to school as best they can.
Start with a positive attitude and outlook. Then familiarize yourselves with the school environment, teachers and routines. And don’t be scared to address the feelings you and your kids have about starting school. For support, you can reach out to a school counsellor, teacher, principal or other parents for more ideas on how to ease children’s anxiety.
Children’s books can be a helpful and powerful tool for parents to use as a starting point to discuss their feelings. It is a safe and appealing way to invite children to discuss their concerns they have about starting school. Let children know that it is normal to feel anxious, and provide them some practical strategies in how to overcome anxiety.
Below are my top 10 favourite books suitable for children starting a new school term. Do visit your local public libraries or bookstores for many more great books.
Storybooks on separation anxiety
These three heartwarming stories comfort and reassure children that they are connected to their loved ones, regardless of whether they are actually together or apart.
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, illustrated by Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak
- I Love You All Day Long by Francesca Rusackas, illustrated by Priscilla Burris
- The Invisible String by Patrice Karst, illustrated by Geoff Stevenson
First day at school stories
These adorable stories help children see the fun and wonderful places and activities they get to participate in at school.
- Chu’s First Day of School by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Adam Rex
- Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, by Eric Litwin, illustrated by James Dean
- On the First Day of Kindergarten by Tish Rabe, illustrated by Laura Hughes
- Wow! School! by Robert Neubecker
Books on cultural differences
These powerful stories helps children embrace diversity and their ethnic identity when they start school in the new country.
- Sumi’s First Day of School Ever, by Soyung Pak, illustrated by Joung Un Kim
- My Name Is Yoon by Helen Recorvits, illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska
- The Name Jar Paperback by Yangsook Choi
Of course, it is also important to address parents’ worries about their children starting school! Read this storybook: Mom! It’s My First Day of Kindergarten! by Hyewon Yum.
Starting school is a very big step for any child and their parents, and preparation is the key. A little effort and planning go a long way to get them ready for a new and great school year!
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