A Gentle Step
Towards Starting School
Starting school brings new places, people, routines and experiences. Ryan’s story gently follows one child as he takes those first steps — wondering, learning, asking for help, making a friend and discovering that he doesn’t have to know everything before he begins.
Every child’s transition will be different. Ryan’s journey is not a checklist of what starting school should look like, but a warm starting point for children and the adults who care for them to talk, wonder and discover together.
Learning Life Skills Along the Way
Through everyday experiences, Ryan explores important life skills including confidence, independence, emotional awareness, asking for help, patience, taking turns, friendship and problem-solving. These gentle moments offer opportunities for meaningful conversations, helping children recognise their feelings, build positive relationships and develop confidence as they prepare for school.
The Illustrated Storybooks
The A4 and A3 printable storybooks each include 40 beautifully illustrated pages, along with helpful guidance notes for parents and teachers.
The Narrated Video Storybook
Enjoy Ryan's journey through a beautifully illustrated and narrated video, bringing his experiences, feelings and discoveries to life for children to watch, listen to and explore together.
Music for Ryan's Journey
Continue Ryan's journey through music! Explore our suggested companion songs, supporting children's confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing as they prepare for big school.
WATCH RYAN'S JOURNEY TO BIG SCHOOL
Join Ryan as he takes his first little steps towards big school in this beautifully illustrated, narrated storybook.
Through everyday moments of friendship, courage, kindness and growing independence, Ryan discovers that starting school is a journey we can take one step at a time.
A gentle, reassuring story for children, families and educators preparing for Kindergarten.
Little Treasures for Life
Seven songs. Seven opportunities to explore the life skills that help children grow, learn and shine.
It's All Up To Me
Life Skills Explored
Making safe choices • Asking for help • Developing independence • Taking responsibility
Wellbeing Focus
Personal safety • Confidence • Resilience • Problem-solving
Alexander the Dragon
Life Skills Explored
Noticing our thoughts • Choosing happier thoughts • Finding courage • Building confidence
Wellbeing Focus
Courage • Self-belief • Managing fears
I Can Wait
Life Skills Explored
Practising patience • Taking turns • Listening to others • Choosing positive thoughts and actions
Wellbeing Focus
Self-regulation • Managing impatience • Developing self-control • Respecting others
I Love To Share My Feelings
Life Skills Explored
Recognising different feelings • Expressing emotions • Communicating our needs • Sharing feelings with others
Wellbeing Focus
Emotional awareness • Self-expression • Building connections • Feeling comfortable talking about emotions
A Hug
Life Skills Explored
Practising self-comfort • Showing kindness to ourselves • Recognising when we need support • Sharing our worries with others
Wellbeing Focus
Self-love • Emotional regulation • Self-acceptance • Comfort and help-seeking
Sharing Our Lives Peacefully
Life Skills Explored
Taking turns • Listening to others • Respecting everyone's voice • Communicating peacefully
Wellbeing Focus
Cooperation • Patience • Mutual respect • Building positive relationships
Give And Take
Life Skills Explored
Learning to cooperate • Practising compromise • Taking turns • Finding ways to resolve disagreements
Wellbeing Focus
Managing frustration • Mutual respect • Positive communication • Building cooperative relationships