My World: Moving House
My world 2000 Series
What’s inside...
Today's a big day - Georgia and her little brother are moving house. But will their things get there safely, and will they like their new home?
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the main character felt about moving to a new house? Can you relate to their feelings?
What are some ways the character made their new house feel like home? What would you do in their place?
Why is it important to make new friends in a new place? How would you approach making new friends?
How did the character’s family help them feel better about moving? What does this tell us about the importance of family support?
What would you pack first if we were moving to a new house and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their own thoughts and feelings about moving, comparing them with the character's experiences.
Use the illustrations in the book to discuss the setting and how the environment changes with the move.
Discuss the theme of adaptability and resilience, highlighting how the character manages changes and how your child might handle similar situations.
Relate the story to personal experiences or potential future scenarios involving moving to help your child connect more deeply with the narrative.
Focus on the positive aspects depicted in the book, like making new friends or decorating a new room, to foster a positive attitude towards change.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Change
Explanation: The story follows a young child who is moving to a new home and learns to accept and find joy in the change.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by exploring new opportunities and environments with optimism, be it changing schools, cities, or trying out new activities.
Example Lesson: Importance of Family Support
Explanation: The protagonist feels reassured and supported by family members during the move, highlighting the family's role in providing comfort.
Real-World Application: This reinforces to children the value of turning to family for support during challenging transitions or new experiences.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: The child adjusts to the surroundings in the new house and neighborhood, learning to adapt to different settings.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to be flexible and adapt to changes such as new classroom settings, different teachers, or new social groups.
Example Lesson: Making New Friends
Explanation: In the story, the child makes an effort to make new friends in the new neighborhood.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to be open to forming new friendships and being inclusive of others regardless of their own comfort zones.
Example Lesson: Dealing with Anxiety
Explanation: The book depicts the child’s initial anxieties about moving and how they are overcome with positive thinking and support.
Real-World Application: Children can learn coping mechanisms for anxiety, such as talking about their fears and focusing on positive aspects of change.