{"product_id":"read-aloud-companion-franklins-first-day-of-school-worry-to-wonder-lesson-and-activities","title":"READ ALOUD COMPANION-  Franklin's First Day of School- Worry to Wonder Lesson and Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp students transform first-day worries into manageable questions with this supportive kindergarten read-aloud lesson pack for \u003cem\u003eFranklin’s First Day of School\u003c\/em\u003e by Paulette Bourgeois.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive lesson helps children understand that worries often begin when we do not know what to expect. By identifying the question behind a feeling, learning where to find information and choosing a helpful strategy, children can begin to feel more confident at school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the read-aloud, students pause to notice changes in the character’s feelings. They identify possible questions, predict what may help and discuss how feelings can change when someone receives support or new information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reading, children use the Worry to Wonder Mat to match common first-day questions with helpful strategies. Several strategies may fit one question, encouraging children to explain their thinking and listen to different ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe student activity provides children with a private, reassuring way to identify a feeling, share a question and create a personal support plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Interactive teacher lesson plan\u003cbr\u003e• Learning goal and success criteria\u003cbr\u003e• Before-, during- and after-reading prompts\u003cbr\u003e• Worry to Wonder interactive mat\u003cbr\u003e• Five visual feeling choices\u003cbr\u003e• Six first-day question cards\u003cbr\u003e• Six helpful-strategy cards\u003cbr\u003e• Oral-language sentence supports\u003cbr\u003e• My Worry to Wonder Plan student activity\u003cbr\u003e• Personal confidence-plan prompts\u003cbr\u003e• Assessment look-fors\u003cbr\u003e• Differentiation suggestions\u003cbr\u003e• Suggested next steps\u003cbr\u003e• Ontario Kindergarten 2026 connections\u003cbr\u003e• U.S. Common Core Kindergarten connections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKILLS SUPPORTED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Identifying and describing feelings\u003cbr\u003e• Turning worries into questions\u003cbr\u003e• Asking for help\u003cbr\u003e• Choosing a realistic coping strategy\u003cbr\u003e• Recognizing trusted classroom helpers\u003cbr\u003e• Oral communication\u003cbr\u003e• Problem-solving\u003cbr\u003e• Self-regulation\u003cbr\u003e• School confidence and belonging\u003cbr\u003e• Drawing, labelling and beginning writing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flexible resource works well during whole-group learning, small-group instruction, first-week community building or follow-up Independent Activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren may participate through speaking, drawing, labelling, pointing, role-play or AAC. Personal sharing is always optional, and children can discuss fictional situations rather than their own experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The book is not included and must be obtained separately. This is an independently created educational resource and is not affiliated with the authors, illustrator or publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweet Little Learners - Everything Kindergarten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763666956542,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2197\/0686\/files\/franklin1_475f0615-9d65-4663-8f9c-86a19b15b720.png?v=1787485665","url":"https:\/\/sweetlittlelearners.ca\/products\/read-aloud-companion-franklins-first-day-of-school-worry-to-wonder-lesson-and-activities","provider":"Sweet Little Learners - Everything Kindergarten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}