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Girl Wise: A Girl's Guide to School

Starting school, making friends, teachers, confidence, homework

By Sharon Witt

Paperback, 122 pages

Collective Wisdom, 2020

ISBN: 9780648373223

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Primary School can be an exciting time for many children however, others may find the process a bit tricky and challenging. In this book written especially for children, author and teacher, Sharon Witt covers a range of topics to help children (and their parents) navigate this time of change. Written in language especially for children, topics covered include: making friends, orientation day, getting to know your teachers, eating well, creating routines, homework, dealing with bullying, being safe online, camps, excursions, and more.

Each chapter provides strategies and ideas to help children through the early years at school, whilst also providing added support for those who may be facing some issues. The book also includes top tips submitted by other primary aged children. With colorful illustrations, creative activities to complete and straight forward advice, this is the ‘how to’ guide for all primary school children.

Ages 6-12 Years

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Coping with change
  • Being organized
  • Making friends
  • Strategies for keeping well
  • Getting to know your teacher
  • Coping with homework
  • Dealing with problems at school

STARTING SCHOOL

  • Starting school
  • Coping with change
  • Beginning a new school year
  • A brand-new beginning
  • Settling into a new school
  • Orientation Day

LET’S GET ORGANISED

  • Getting prepared

GETTING INTO A ROUTINE

  • Morning routine
  • My morning school routine
  • What to pack in your school bag
  • Things to leave at home

KEEPING WELL

  • Eating well
  • Eating well at school
  • The food pyramid
  • Drink lots of water
  • School sandwich or wrap filling ideas
  • Sleep
  • Exercise

MAKING FRIENDS AT SCHOOL

  • Making friends
  • When a friend moves to another school
  • Making new friends
  • How do you make new friends?
  • Tips for making new friends at school
  • Are you feeling shy?
  • Learning tolerance
  • Celebrate who you are!

BULLYING

  • Dealing with bullies

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TEACHER

  • Getting to know your teacher

SCHOOL DAYS

  • A typical school day
  • Different subjects at school
  • Homework pouch
  • A word on tests
  • School/Classroom Rules
  • Before and After School Care
  • Show and tell
  • Excursions
  • School camp and sleepovers
  • Handling wobbly days

HOMEWORK

  • Why do we have homework?

WHAT TO DO IF...

  • What to do if...

DEVICES AND THE INTERNET

  • Internet use and being safe online

REST AND PLAY TIME

  • Play
  • School holidays

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