Build connections and community in the classroom with this list of read alouds and activities to share during the first week of school.

When I start the new school year, I pick a book of the day for the first two weeks. I create a variety of activities to go with each book. I use a lot of books that focus on social and emotional learning, including kindness, friendship, and respect. But, I also add in some fun ... Read More about 8 Books for Back to School

These 20 books for back to school will help build community, and teach rules, procedures, and character education.

It's almost that time you guys! The parents are chomping at the bit to get their kids back to you, and you are most likely soaking up the last few weeks of break/scrambling to get ready for those new students! Books are my thing so I wanted to compile a list of tried and true AND some new picture books to use in the first couple of weeks (Did you like that rhyme there?) of school. These are not just your nervous about the first day of school books, but more along the lines of establishing…

read aloud books for the first weeks of school

My FAVORITE read aloud activities! No prep... just print and go. This resource focuses on NINE read alouds. Each book includes:*A simple lesson plan*TWO differentiated writing/drawing activities that correspond to the book These read aloud activities are perfect for:*Extending a read aloud *Incorporating writing and drawing into your reading instruction*Easy sub plans*Building comprehension and self to text connectionsThe read alouds are:The Smart CookieWemberly WorriedHappy DreamerBeautiful…

A blog for teachers to find example questions and ideas for different reading skills and strategies for over 100 different picture books.

Top 5 BEST first week of school read alouds for upper elementary and the ONLY three things you need for the first week...

Teachers, looking for a book to read on the first day of school? Pick a back to school read-aloud from the list - it will be a hit in your class!

It's already back to school time which means you are already thinking about your first week lesson plans and first week of school activities. I bet back to school read alouds is on the top of your list. In this blog post, I am sharing my favorite back to school read alouds and some activities that go with them. These book companion activities are tons of fun for elementary students. Some of my favorites are "First Day Jitters" and "Chrysanthemum."Great for classroom community building.