Starting Kindergarten
Books about the first day of school
First day of school coming up? Read about it together first. We call this crowd the Lunchboxers.
The Kissing HandAudrey Pennthe goodbye
Wemberly WorriedKevin Henkesthe worries
The King of KindergartenDerrick Barnesbig first day
School's First Day of SchoolAdam Rexthe school's side
First Day JittersJulie Dannebergthe twist
read togetherRamona the PestBeverly Clearyher first year
for youThe Enchanted HourMeghan Cox Gurdonwhy read aloud
Dashed cover a little ahead, for when they are ready · for you a book for the grown-up
Before the first day
- Start the school books a few weeks before the first day.
- Read the one they pick again, as often as they ask.
- Ask how the character felt. Any answer is fine.
- Tuck a note in the lunchbox; our printable has some ready to cut.
Play inspires reading
Stories spill into play, and play brings them back to their books.
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