If you're like me, the current school year is barely over before you're making plans for the next one. Lately, I've been thinking about all the books I enjoy reading to students the during the first week of school. I wanted to share a few of them today.
First Day Jitters: This is a great story about the first-day-of-school jitters with a surprise twist at the end.
Wemberly Worried: Use this story to spark a discussion about worries and put student-fears to rest.
This Is the Way We Go to School: This story is great when used as a springboard for building a class transportation graph.
The Name Jar: This is one of my favorite books for the first day of school. After reading it, consider playing a game to introduce students to one another. I love "Hello Bingo". It's a variation on the classic name bingo - as students names are called, they must stand up, wave, and say hello to their classmates.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation: I think we all use a writing activity like this at the beginning of the school year. :) This boy's tall tale about his summer vacation will make you giggle.
Froggy Goes To School: Who doesn't love Froggy?!
Do you have a few of your own favorite back-to-school picture books? Link up with First Grade and Fabulous to share what you'll be reading during the first week of school.
