Stories · Ages 2–4
Monkey's First Day
Monkey stood at the big red door of The Old Cottage. It was his very first day at nursery, and his tummy felt wobbly.
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Mummy gave him a big squeeze. "I'll come back after story time," she said. Monkey waved bye-bye. His lip wobbled, just a little bit.
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Inside, there were blocks to build with. A little monkey with curly ears was building a tower. "Can I help?" asked Monkey. "Yes!" she said.
What do you think they will build together?
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At snack time, Monkey poured his own drink. Splash! A little bit spilled. "Good try!" said his key person with a smile. "Let's wipe it up together."
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After lunch it was story time. Monkey snuggled on a cushion and listened to a story about a bear hunt. He did all the actions!
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Then, knock, knock! Mummy was back, just like she promised. "I made a friend," said Monkey. "Can I come back tomorrow?"
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The end
Let's talk about the story
- How did Monkey feel at the start of the day? How did he feel at the end?
- What helped Monkey feel happy?
- What would you like to do at nursery?
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