Mid Mouse
Mid mouse is an authority wide, community based transition project which will help to support your child as they move from their home & early learning & childcare setting into school. Each child will be gifted a mouse which can be used as an object to support and share their journey. Every school and early learning and childcare setting will also have a mouse, similar to your child’s. Mid mouse will be a part of this special time of change for your child and can be with them every step of the way.
6 story books will be used to explore different themes. These stories reflect the six principles of transition, as outlined in the Scottish Early Childhood, Children and Families Transitions Position Statement
- Contribution
- Expectations
- Participation
- Entitlements
- Opportunities
- Aspirations
Book List
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae
Principle of Transition: CONTRIBUTION
Focus: Sense of belonging; favourite memories, stories and experiences; pride and feeling of competence
Click here to watch Giraffes Can’t Dance on YouTube
Elmer by David McKee
Principle of Transition: EXPECTATIONS
Focus: Families, communities, sense of belonging
Click here to watch Elmer on YouTube
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Principle of Transition: PARTICIPATION
Focus: Families; trust; honesty; knowledgeable, curious and competent children
Click here to watch We’re Going on a Bear Hunt on YouTube
There’s a Bear on my Chair by Ross Collins
Principle of Transition: ENTITLEMENTS
Focus: Children’s Rights, culture, identity
Click here to watch There’s a Bear on my Chair on YouTube
The Worrysaurus by Rachel Bright
Principle of Transition: OPPORTUNITIES
Focus: Change and continuity, progression, fears and anxieties
Click hear to watch The Worrysaurus on YouTube
Bridging story – will be used in both ELC and Primary One
The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright Bridging
Principle of Transition: ASPIRATIONS
Focus: Friendship, connections, companionship, respect
Click here to watch The Lion Inside on YouTube
Click here for the RAP version of the story!