Complete Resource Pack

Based on the beloved read-aloud Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes by Eric Litwin, this Montessori-inspired resource helps children explore school vocabulary, emotions, classroom locations, and everyday school experiences through hands-on matching, sorting, and discussion activities.

Designed for back-to-school learning, this resource supports vocabulary development, emotional recognition, visual discrimination, and school readiness through engaging, child-friendly materials.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 29 Vocabulary Picture Cards (school places, emotions, objects, and action verbs)
• Intermediate Matching Set – Similar picture matching, opposite emotions pairs, and 2 x 4-piece vocabulary jigsaws
• My Pete’s School Day Mat – School location sorting activity with emotion and activity counters
• My Emotions Sorting Mat – Feelings classification activity with vocabulary counters
• Comprehensive instructions
• Digital PDF download

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Develop school readiness vocabulary and location recognition
• Build emotional vocabulary and feeling identification skills
• Strengthen visual discrimination and matching skills
• Encourage discussion about school experiences and routines
• Support independent learning through hands-on exploration

EDUCATIONAL FEATURES:

• Progressive learning structure from vocabulary recognition to matching and sorting activities
• Real photos supporting authentic vocabulary development
• Montessori-inspired design encouraging independent learning
• Hands-on materials promoting active participation
• Social-emotional learning opportunities through emotion recognition and discussion
• Flexible implementation for independent work, small groups, or literacy centres

IMPLEMENTATION IDEAS:

• Vocabulary introduction and discussion
• Independent matching activities
• Small-group emotional literacy activities
• Back-to-school learning centres
• Story extension and literacy activities

IDEAL FOR:

• Back-to-school learning
• School readiness activities
• Literacy centres
• Social-emotional learning
• Preschool and kindergarten classrooms
• Montessori-inspired learning environments

Extend learning from this popular read-aloud while building meaningful vocabulary, emotional understanding, and confidence with everyday school experiences.