Tough Time: Moving

Title: Tough Times: Moving

Author: Patricia J. Murphy

Publisher: Heinemann Library

http://www.heinemannlibrary.com/

Publication Date: 2008

Genre: Concept Book

Audience: PreK-Grade 2

Overview: This book explains moving in ways that younger students will understand and discusses the process of moving. This book also talks about different suggestions on how to deal with the hard times of moving and suggestions for making an easier transition into a new neighborhood and school.

Activity: I thought that this book would be a good book to use in a classroom if one of the students is moving to another school or if there is a new student that had just moved into the school district. I thought that the teacher could read the book to help the class, especially if they were younger understand the concept of moving. After reading I thought the teacher could have the class make either "Good Luck Cards" wishing the student luck in their new school district or "Welcome Cards" welcoming the new student into the classroom. In the welcome cards students can write some of their favorite things to do in the neighborhood or school to help the new student learn about the area and school district.

Reviewer's Name: Jennifer Senkevich