As you read each new situation in the story, pause and invite students to make personal connections. Use sentence stems such as:
- “I feel shy when …”
- “Something similar happened to me when …”
- “One thing that helps me is …”
- “I noticed the character …”
Encourage students to share with a partner before discussing as a class. Remind students that everyone experiences emotions differently and that all feelings are valid. Finish by adding student ideas to a class chart titled “Things That Help When We Feel Shy.”