Overcoming First Day Jitters: Understanding Nerves and New Experiences
In "First Day Jitters" by Julie Danneberg, readers are introduced to the nerves and fears associated with new experiences, such as starting a new school. The book explores key vocabulary words like "nervous," "chuckled," "nonsense," "fumbled," and "trudged," helping children relate to common feelings of apprehension. Through engaging scenarios, the story encourages young readers to confront their fears with humor and resilience, making it a perfect read for anyone facing their own "first day" jitters.
Overcoming First Day Jitters: Understanding Nerves and New Experiences
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First Day Jitters By Julie Danneberg
What word means the opposite of downstairs? downstairs • The compound word downstairs means “down the stairs.” • The girl walked downstairs to get the mail.
When do you feel nervous? nervous • A person who is nervous is afraid or worried. • I feel nervous when I ride on an airplane.
chuckled • You may have chuckled, or laughed quietly when you saw something funny. • I chuckled when I heard the joke. • How is chuckled different from laughed out loud?
nonsense • Nonsense is a silly or untrue idea or thought. • I was afraid to go to the library. My friend said my fears were nonsense. • What is something you think is nonsense?
When have you fumbled something? fumbled • If something is fumbled, it is done in a clumsy way. • He was tired and fumbled into his pajamas.
Can you think of a reason why you might have trudged somewhere? trudged • Trudged describes a way of walking slowly or dragging one’s feet. • The tired student trudged up the hill to his house.
