The Colour Monster Goes to School: questions to ask and activities to try
The Colour Monster is starting school, and he isn’t sure what school even is. The Colour Monster Goes to School is a warm book for children who feel nervous about starting school.
What age is it for? The Colour Monster Goes to School is best for ages 3–6. Good for: Starting school, and feeling nervous about something new.
The Colour Monster Goes to School (Anna Llenas)
- Age
- 3-6
- Best for
- Starting school, and feeling nervous about something new
Read it in the weeks before school starts. Ask your child what they think school will be like, and which part they’d most like to try.
What it helps with
- Starting school or nursery
- Feeling nervous about new things
- Naming feelings
- Making new friends
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What did the Colour Monster think school would be?”
- “What did he do on his first day?”
- “What was his favourite part?”
- “How did he feel at the start, and at the end?”
- “What do you think school will be like?”
- “What could help on your first day?”
5-minute activities to try together
Feelings jars
Fill jars or cups with coloured paper or buttons to show how you feel about school today.
School day play
Play schools with toys: lining up, story time, lunch and home time.
Free printables: The Colour Monster Goes to School worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
Isadora Moon Goes to School (Harriet Muncaster)
- Best for
- Fitting in when you're half fairy, half vampire
- Age
- 5-8
Maisy Goes to Bed (Lucy Cousins)
- Best for
- Getting ready for bed, step by step
- Age
- 1-4
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 16 October 2026
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