This book provides educators and support staff with viable and inspired ways to meet the particular needs of children in transition. This ground-breaking volume provides a model of transition education that can be used in all elementary schools, public, independent, and international, and is easily integrated into an existing curriculum. The authors have chosen quality children's literature as a springboard for learning about transitions and have developed excellent follow-up activities to use in the classroom and creative ideas for cross-curricular connections. Appendices include Children's Literature Resources, Suggested Resources Related to Transition, and Tips for Parents.

This is the third of five stories I wrote for my grandsons Dylan and Kemper while they were students at the Montessori School of Rome in Georgia. Their mother, Miss Dolores, was a schoolteacher there. This is an educational story featuring the same set of jungle characters as the previous stories and introducing a physically challenged newcomer, Turtle TUTTLE, who can barely walk because of his flattened butterfly-like feet. On his first day in school TUTTLE learns why birds can fly and becomes convinced that the same principles of flight should apply to him and that he should also be able to fly. Is he right?

When a traveling minstrel foretells that he is to become a hero, Wiglaf sets out to fulfill his destiny: he signs up at the Dragon Slayers' Academy. But how can he ever hope to be a dragon slayer when he can't even stand the sight of blood?

We got this new kid at school today, and I knew times I looked at him we weren't gonna set horses. he had on short pants and socks that came up to his knees. Why, I ain't ever seen no boy in these here parts dress like that. Why he even talks funny and ever time he spoke some of us boys would laugh at him. He said he knew all of his numbers, and had won spelling bees in other school. I know my numbers too, but don't have to go bragging about it. Spelling ain't for me I just write what ever way it sounded.

The new kid was ugly. Shay was going to make sure she told him so before he tried to tease her about her size. Shay is a bully. She knows it. But it’s better than getting picked on and having your feelings hurt. Then she meets the new kid. He wants to play with dolls and practice what he might say in certain situations. This story reminds us of the importance of our words and choosing carefully what we want to say instead of falling into old patterns. It cautions us that adapting a personality will never serve us. We need to embrace who we are and forget the judgment we fear from others.

This book is meant to serve as an educational tool on how to build confidence, go after what you want, not give up, and learn how to interact with others. This book points out numerous valuable lessons, such as why it is important to share, the value behind not judging others based on their appearance, the fun in finding out that you have similarities among each other, and many other detrimental lessons that will help children through their confusing and scary moments. This book is meant to teach children how to be the best version of themselves every day and, in turn, become leaders to other children. It is with great hope that this book will help unite children instead of making them enemies. The children are our future, and it is important that we give them all the tools they need to be the best version of themselves.

Have you ever been the new kid at school? That stressful moment, when everything is new and exciting at the same time, is the main storyline in “Tommy the Bear is the new kid at school.” Read on to find out how Tommy gets by being the new kid at school, meeting new friends and having his first confrontation with someone without even knowing why.

Vincent is convinced that the new kid in his class is a vampire bat because his hair comes to a point on his forehead and his teeth are red.

While it is true that children from military families live unique and interesting lives, it is also true that they face many challenges and special circumstances that civilian children and families don't experience. These can include gaps in school attendance and learning due to frequent moves, being separated from a parent who has been deployed, and a sense of isolation in the midst of a civilian community. This unique guide provides parents with the information they need to choose a welcoming school or daycare program and suggests steps they can take to advocate for their children. It also highlights the types of questions parents should ask about how their children are faring socially, emotionally, and academically, such as: What can I do to help my child make a smooth transition to a new school? How can I support my child academically? What resources or staff does my school have to meet the needs of military children?