First Things I Can Do: Going to School

First Things I Can Do Going to School cover by Miles Kelly shows an illustration of a child sitting on the floor painting.
Example page from First Things I Can Do Going to School is called The First Day. It shows an illustrated scene of children on their way to school. on bikes, scooters, with parents, with childminders.
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First Things I Can Do: Going to School

An introduction to starting school for preschoolers aged 4+.
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First Things I Can Do: Going to School takes your preschooler aged 4+ through the story of their first school day, from getting ready to what they might find around the school.

  • Bright, simple, clearly labelled illustrations on every spread

  • Activity panels and charming characters encourage learning and interactivity

  • Includes a giant Numbers wall poster

  • Consulted by teachers, parents and an inclusivity specialist to give a modern, approach

In the weeks before your child starts school, it's great to start introducing them to what they might experience when they get there, from a peg with their name on it to what ideas they may learn about and the adults they may meet. Starting school can feel like a big thing, for both parents and children, and First Things I Can Do: Going to School has been thoughtfully written to explain anything and everything, so the experience isn't as overwhelming and unknown. And as a parent, it gives you a chance to be part of this big step in your child's life, and may even open conversations when they come home from school and can't usually remember what they've done!

The lovely wall poster shows the numbers one to ten, with charming illustrations, which is one of the key areas your child will cover in the first weeks of reception. You can now give your child a headstart and help them recognise the numbers, and count from 1–10.

Author Catherine Veitch is an experienced children's book author. She trained to be a teacher initially, and loved to find creative ways to help children learn, which transferred perfectly into making wonderful books for children.

Allie Busby is a talented children's illustrator who brings a charm and energy to her characters, which worked so well when representing all the different types of children, adults and experiences you might find when starting school.

1. The illustrated characters guide young readers through the book and are designed to represent and reassure early learners.

2. Clear, concise paragraphs of text work to not overwhelm children and slowly build their understanding of complex ideas.

3. Simple activities with a positive ‘I Can’ message encourage children to process and understand an idea by practising and recreating.

4. Delightful, modern illustration – with just enough detail for the 5–7 age range – is fun, friendly and educational to actively support children who learn better with strong visual prompts.

5. Labels, speech bubble text and stand-alone facts allow children to dip in and out, learning and processing at their own pace.

Author: Catherine Veitch
Illustrator: Ailie Busby
Pages: 48
Age: 4+
Size: 260 x 260 mm
Format: Hardback with foil
ISBN: 9781789896206

For children aged 4+ who are due to start school in the coming year in reception class. Your child will need the support of an adult to read through the book.

Miles Kelly is an independent UK children's book publisher. Our team works with award-winning authors and illustrators to create books that spark the imagination and curiosity of preschoolers and primary-school-aged children around the world.

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