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
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
Display photographs or illustrations showing children with different facial expressions and body language. Ask students to identify which children may be feeling shy and explain what clues they notice. Encourage students to discuss body language such as folded arms,...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Students draw a feeling they’ve experienced and what helped them.
