Grace's Game - Levels 9-11

Grace's Game is a gentle story about inclusion, initiative, and making new connections. When Grace begins her first day at after-school care, she finds herself watching the other children play while waiting to be invited. With a little encouragement from her mum, Grace starts her own game. Soon, others join in, and her confidence grows. This relatable narrative introduces concepts of initiative, social interaction, and resilience. With supportive illustrations, clear vocabulary for early readers, and a focus on the consonant blend pl, this book encourages active problem-solving and kindness in group settings.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds confidence and supports social-emotional development.
• Reinforces sequencing and narrative understanding.
• Develops vocabulary and phonemic awareness with consonant blends.
• Encourages children to take initiative in social settings.

Classroom Ideas:

• Act out different playground scenarios and discuss inclusive play.
• Sequence the events in the story using pictures or sentence strips.
• Brainstorm other ways Grace could have made friends.
• Design a new game as a class and write instructions together.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 5+
• Book dimensions: 150 x 200 mm
• Paperback format
• Ideal for use during early literacy and wellbeing lessons