Little Ruth First Day Of School Teaching Guide

Little Ruth: First Day of School supports social-emotional learning by exploring the excitement and nerves of being new at school. Ruth models courage and kindness as she makes friends and overcomes shyness, giving children concrete examples of how to include others and build confidence in new environments. The companion teaching guide offers educators activities to strengthen reading comprehension and SEL skills, including role-play, dramatic play, vocabulary extension, and reflection prompts. These tools help children practice emotional vocabulary, perspective-taking, and inclusive behaviors, making it ideal for classrooms focused on empathy, self-awareness, and community-building.