Teachers are often creatures of habit. And, if you’ve taught the same level of grade year after year, you usually have a reference book that you read in your class on the first day of school. it’s one that knows it works and covers the content that he wants to share with his students on day one. But what if I told you that our colleagues also memorized a bunch of books stamped with their teacher’s mark of approval? well, that’s exactly what this first day of school book list is: a collection of 36 storybooks for teachers for the first day of school!
teachers share their reference book for the first day of school
We’ve ended up with a fantastic mix of books for all sorts of subjects.
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books about the first day of school
first day by andrew daddo
A lovely picture book about the nerves of the first day of the team that brought you I do it and control myself.
danny goes to the big school – by teacher claudia grey
Written by a pediatrician, this book is about Danny starting the “big school”. Danny is scared at first, but he soon learns that big school is a lot of fun!
the wild guide to starting school by laura and philip bunting
an absolutely adorable guide for kids that uses cute animals and covers things like first day jitters, meeting the teachers, making friends, lunchtime, time at home, and everything in between.
first day nervousness by julie danneberg
sarah jane hartwell is starting over at a new school and she’s scared. Mr. Hartwell spends the morning encouraging Sara Jane to get ready for school. Mrs. Burton steps in and helps calm her first day nerves.
pigeon has to go to mo willems’s school
This is a silly and fun storybook to try to help students get over their first day nerves.
books about celebrating diversity
some brains by nelly thomas
a book that celebrates neurodiversity. conditions like autism, adhd, dyslexia and the like are normal and essential parts of human biodiversity; without it, we wouldn’t get picasso, einstein, or greta thurnberg!
little nic’s big day by nic naitanui
This is a beautiful story about embracing our differences and celebrating our diversity.
the world needs who you were created to be – joanna gaines
a beautiful story to read to your children on the first day of the school year. the book follows a group of diverse children as they each build their own hot air balloons. children work together using their own skills to fill the sky with beautiful colors.
little miss jessica starts school by jessica smith
Little Miss Jessica doesn’t look like the other kids. She follows her journey as she discovers, with her friends from her school, that her differences are exactly what unites them.
books about the importance of kindness
boy in the back of the class by onjali q. wow
a book for children ages 8 and up that explores a child’s perspective on refugee crises. highlights the importance of friendship and kindness.
wherever you are, whoever you are by sandra martin
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a book that focuses on reminding children to be kind and how important it is to be kind.
filling a bucket by katherine martin
a delightful book to teach young children how to experience the joy of giving and receiving. introduces the concept of the invisible bucket.
mark sperring’s sunflower sword
a beautiful story that teaches children the idea that fighting is not the best alternative and that an enemy can become a friend.
have you filled your bucket today? by carol mccloud
This book teaches young readers a valuable lesson about giving, sharing, and caring. a guide to everyday happiness and all about that invisible bucket.
books on social-emotional skills
all the ways to be smart by davina bell
the perfect book to read at the beginning of the school year to boost your students’ confidence.
audrey penn’s kissing hand
This is a beautiful story and perhaps one to suggest to parents of children who are really itching to start school. Chester Raccoon doesn’t want to go to the first day of school. to calm her fears, ma’am. Raccoon shares a family secret called the hand he kisses to reassure him of her love whenever he feels a little scared.
the best part of me by wendy ewald
This is a great book in which a photographer asks children “what’s the best part of you?”, then presents their answers and includes stunning black and white photos. a great activity to do later with the students.
what should danny do? by adir levy and ganit levy
nine different stories in one book. a book that empowers children that their choices will shape their days.
pearl barley and aaron’s charlie parsley
pearl and charlie are best friends but they are very different. a beautiful story that highlights the power of friendship.
feelings are like clouds of p a serena hemmer
a book written by a psychotherapist explores how feelings are like clouds and we all have the power to change our feelings.
hey karen young warrior
This book helps kids understand why anxiety feels the way it does and empowers them to notice when they feel anxious. talk about how anxiety is a sign that you’re about to do something really brave.
beautiful oops of barney saltzberg
a book that shows young readers how every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful. a great book to read and talk about how it’s okay to make mistakes – that’s how we learn.
the point of irma s and james h
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a well-known story that is a great book to bring out on day one! seduces even the stubbornly uncreative into making a mark! there are so many great art activities you can do after reading this story!
what we will build by oliver jeffers
A spectacular story of a father and daughter who work together to build memories to treasure, a home to keep them safe, and love to keep them warm. a heartwarming story to read on the first day of school.
full body listening with larry by elizabeth sautter and kirsten wilson
larry teaches listening skills with cute rhymes that talk about full-body listening in a kid-friendly way.
silly books for the first day of school
the gingerbread man on the loose at school by laura murray
This is a captivating story about a freshly baked gingerbread man who gets left behind in the classroom. With the help of some of the school staff, the gingerbread man ends up finding the class. a fun twist on the original story.
julia donaldson zog
a cute picture book about the most enthusiastic dragon in school. But he is a bit accident prone!
the day the crayons stopped drawing by draw daywait
If you’re looking for a book you can read that will captivate your students from day one, here it is! Take their mind off their first day jitters by exploring these fantastically silly letters from each of the crayons.
the worst teachers in the world by david walliams
a little fun for the older kids! dr fearsome one of the professors that appear in this book teaches science and is half man, half monster!! this book includes ten terrifying tales about the world’s worst teachers.
the book without pictures
Another great book to read that will distract your students from the nervousness of the first day. a very, very silly book that will make your students laugh out loud, but be warned, there are some completely silly words in this book.
zoo school by heath mckenzie
The professor has grown a long trunk and the gym is full of flames. Join oscar and ava as they discover that animals from the zoo have taken over their school.
wombat goes to school by jackie french and bruce whatley
a true Australian book that follows the day in the life of a wombat who suddenly finds himself in a local school.
books on the celebration of reading
the amazing boy eats books
a funny story about a little boy who develops an appetite for books, not like we read books, he actually eats them! he dreams of becoming the smartest boy in the world.
children who love peter carnivals books
a wonderful story that celebrates books and how they bring us all together.
parsley rabbit’s book about books by frances watts
Start the year celebrating the joy of reading and begin a lifelong love of books. Join Parsley and her brother Basil as they walk through the different elements that make up a book.
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