Back to school books are a great way to calm your students first day jitters. Today, I am sharing over 40 back to school read alouds for kids that will help them adjust to their new classroom and get excited about the school year. These back to school books for preschool, kindergarten and first grade pair great with first week lesson plans, back to school crafts and more. Find back to school activities and more in this list of back to school read alouds.

Back to School Books to Calm First Day Fears

Your students are headed back to school, and chances are they are a little nervous! For some of them, it…

Looking for name books for back to school that you can incorporate into your first week lesson plans? To celebrate our uniqueness, I am sharing 25 name books for kids that are great for getting to know you activities and building classroom community in your early elementary classroom. Use these name books, including Chrysanthemum and The Name Jar, with a variety of name activities for preschool and kindergarten. Add these kids books to your beginning of the year lesson plans!

25 Name Books for Back to School

Back to school season is upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited! I love setting up my classroom, organizing…

Along with your end of the year countdown activities, memory books, student gifts and end of the year awards, another great way to commemorate the end of the school year is by sharing end of the year books with your students. These books can be a fun way to count down to the last day of school, help students reflect on their experiences over the past year, and ease any anxieties about moving on to a new grade!

The Best End of the Year Books for Read Alouds

As the end of the school year draws near, it’s time to start thinking about how to wrap up the…

Celebrate the 100th Day of School with these 25 math, literacy, science and social studies 100th Day books! These picture books for the 100th Day of School pair well with your favorite 100th Day of School activities, 100th Day crafts, 100th Day of School necklaces and 100th Day collections in preschool, kindergarten or first grade!

25 Picture Books for the 100th Day of School

The 100th Day is just around the corner… and for our youngest learners, it’s almost impossible for them to believe…