My School Bag - Level 3-5

In My School Bag, young readers join a boy as he unpacks the items he takes to school each day. This relatable story introduces school-related vocabulary and supports early literacy through the use of high-frequency words, simple sentence structures, and common phonics patterns such as onset and rime (b/ooks, c/ap). Children will enjoy identifying familiar objects like pencils, books, and lunch boxes while connecting to their own routines. The book provides opportunities to discuss responsibility, organisation, and the importance of being prepared for the school day. Visual cues, clear text, and predictable language structures make it ideal for shared reading and early writing activities.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds vocabulary around familiar school items
• Reinforces onset and rime blending and decoding
• Supports understanding of sequencing and categorisation
• Encourages discussion of daily routines and personal organisation

Classroom Ideas:

• Ask students to bring in or draw items from their own school bags
• Create a class chart showing what's in everyone's school bag
• Use real items to create a sorting or categorising activity
• Write a shared class book: œWhat's in Our School Bags?

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 4+
• Book dimensions: 14.5 cm x 16.5 cm
• Page count: 16 pages
• Safety: Ensure all props used for classroom activities are age-appropriate