Billy and the Big New School

Materials: 

• Billy and the Big New School book

• Paper

• crayons or markers

Instructions:

1. Read Billy and the Big New School aloud with expression, focusing on Billy’s feelings and experiences. 

2. Pause to talk about what Billy might be thinking or feeling.

3. Invite children to draw a picture of Billy’s first day or their own first day of school.

4. Talk about what helps us feel brave and safe in new places.

Powerful InterACTions - PK3:

• What do you see on the cover?

• How do you think Billy feels at school?

• Who helped Billy in the story?

• What do you like to do at school?

Powerful InterACTions - PK4:

• Why do you think Billy was nervous?

• What helped Billy feel better?

• How is Billy’s school like your school?

• What would you say to help someone new feel welcome?