Stories · Ages 3–5
Monkey Goes to Big School
Monkey had been at The Old Cottage for a long time. Now he was big, and soon he would be going to big school.
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He practised putting on his coat all by himself. Arms in, pull it round, zip it up. "I did it!"
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At snack time, Monkey carried his own plate to the table, just like carrying a lunch tray at big school.
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He drew a picture for his new teacher and wrote the first letter of his name: M for Monkey!
What is the first letter of your name?
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One day, Monkey and his friends walked to the big school to visit his new classroom. It had a reading corner and a sand tray, just like nursery.
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On his first day, Monkey felt excited and a little bit nervous. That's OK! He took a big breath, waved goodbye, and went in to make a new friend.
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The end
Let's talk about the story
- What did Monkey practise before big school?
- How do you think he felt on his first day?
- What are you looking forward to at big school?
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