When there's a new teacher at nursery
A short cartoon about a wave and a puzzle on the shelf, starring your child. Watch it together at a calm time, then talk.
An example story beginning for this moment. It is not a cartoon of your own story.
Cartoons are made with AI. You preview each one before your child sees it. Automatic checks can miss things.
Let's imagine
Example, made with AI
Mia (5) stops just inside the nursery door. Her usual teacher has moved on, and a new teacher is smiling at her. Mum stands beside her. "Hello, Mia. I'm new here," says the new teacher. "The puzzle you like is on the shelf." Mia gives a small wave. She doesn't say anything yet. She walks to the shelf and picks up one puzzle piece. The new teacher waits nearby. Mum waves from the door.
The characters in this example are made up. Your child can be the hero, with or without a photo.
What happens in the story
In the example above:
- Mia stops at the door and takes a moment.
- She begins with a wave. She doesn't have to say hello yet.
- The new teacher says hello once, points out one familiar thing, and waits.
- Mia picks up one puzzle piece. In this example, Mum waves from the door.
Talk-after card
Here are three gentle questions to talk about after this example. Best watched together, then followed by a chat or a game.
- Who was new at Mia's nursery?
- What did Mia do first? What did the new teacher do?
- When you meet someone new, would you like to wave, say hello, or watch for a while? You choose.
Use the ones that feel right. Skip any you like.
What a cartoon can and can't do
- Getting to know a new teacher takes the time it takes. A cartoon can't set that pace.
- Your child's teachers can tell you how they welcome new children.
- Every family has its own pace.
- Each Zubby cartoon is made to be talked about together. It can't do the work of routine, patience or your child's doctor.
- If you are worried about your child's sleep, eating, fears or behaviour, talk to your child's doctor, nurse or teacher.