by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
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...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Pause after each page where the child experiences a new situation. Invite students to identify: What is happening? What makes the child feel shy? What clues show those feelings? Have you ever felt this way? Create a three-column chart: Situation Feeling Helpful...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Ask students to imagine a brand-new child joining the class tomorrow. Working in small groups, students brainstorm ways to help the new student feel comfortable.Ideas may include: smiling introducing yourself inviting them to play sitting beside them explaining...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Write the word “SHY” in the center of a large chart. Invite students to brainstorm words connected to shyness. Possible responses include: nervous worried quiet unsure embarrassed scared cautious brave excited lonely curious Discuss how some of these feelings may...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Before reading the text, complete a picture walk using only the illustrations. Encourage students to carefully study each page and describe what they notice about the child’s facial expressions, body language, and surroundings. Ask students to predict: Where is the...
