Pt. 1. Beginnings: the first six weeks of school. Getting to know Sammy
Tantrums, writing struggles, and the beginnings of self-control
Pt. 2. Settling in: October through December. Coaching for success
Days of peaceful learning, days of turmoil
Pt. 3. Growth in the new year: January through March. Easing back into the rhythms of school
Progress in "the friend department"
Relationships with other adults
Moving toward independent learning
Pt. 4. The end of the year: April through June. The totem pole project
Celebrating growth at parent-student-teacher conferences
The last six weeks of school.