Last day of Year 1! Felix and his parent discussed how year 1 went, and what year 2 might be like. We looked at the social story that showed who his year 2 teacher will be and where his classroom will be.

English Language Arts

• Felix has learned to discuss and reflect on his experiences from Year 1, demonstrating communication skills.
• By looking at the social story, Felix has practiced understanding the concept of change and transition, which is an important aspect of storytelling in English Language Arts.
• Discussing the social story has helped Felix to develop his listening and comprehension skills, as well as his ability to relate to characters in a story.
• The activity has also allowed Felix to use descriptive language to express his feelings and concerns about the upcoming year 2, enhancing his vocabulary in English Language Arts.

Social Studies

• Through the discussion with his parent, Felix has demonstrated an understanding of his own journey and experiences, which is an important aspect of self-awareness in social studies.
• Looking at the social story has helped Felix to understand the concept of transition, which is an important social and emotional learning aspect in the study of human behavior.
• The activity has encouraged Felix to explore his upcoming classroom, developing spatial awareness and understanding of environments in social studies.
• By discussing year 1 and anticipating year 2, Felix has displayed an awareness of time and change, which are significant themes in social studies.

To further develop the concepts learned from this activity, it would be beneficial to encourage Felix to create his own social story about his experiences from year 1. This could involve drawing pictures or writing short sentences to capture significant moments and lessons learned. Additionally, parents and educators can engage Felix in discussions about change and transition, helping him to recognize common themes in storytelling and human experiences.

Book Recommendations

• Be Brave, Little Penguin by Giles Andreae: A heartwarming story about a brave little penguin who overcomes his fears, a great book to discuss facing new challenges and change.
• First Grade, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg: A fun and relatable story about a child's anticipation of moving up to the next grade, perfect for discussing the transition from year 1 to year 2.
• Year 1, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg: Another delightful book by the same author focusing on the excitement and uncertainties of starting a new school year, which resonates with Felix's experience.