The Department Of NSW has produced a special picture book to support a child's transition to primary school called Daisy's First Day.
Follow Daisy the koala as she embarks on her exciting first day of primary school. Who will she meet? What will she learn? What adventures await her?
Educators can download this picture book and read it during group time for Preschoolers moving on to Kindergarten. This can also be laminated and presented to the preschool children too.
Click the link to download: Daisy's First Day
It is also available to watch in an animation video: Daisy's First Day
After reading the book and getting to know the characters, download and print out Daisy's First Day-themed activities:
Colouring
Puzzle
For more information: Daisy's First Day
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