The First Day of School is so exciting! Especially for Kindergarteners. The following books are the easiest practice readers I could locate on this subject. Check your library to see if they own a copy.
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A FUNNY FIRST DAYby Catherine Mangieri
This book is available in Spanish!
This year we do have a sample page to provide you. This remains one we suggest you track down at the library.
Reading Information:This year we do have a sample page to provide you. This remains one we suggest you track down at the library.
Word Count: 95
Page Count: 12
Accelerated Reading level: 0.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 121839
Espanole!
Primer Dia de Clases!
(Scholastic)
(Noodles series)
by Hans Wilhelm
3.65 Stars from 75 GoodReaders
A very affordable book, this Noodles story has very simple sentences and of course features that scruffy white dog.
On Amazon 95% of the 79 reviews are either 4 or 5 Stars. There are constant references to giggles and youngsters being motivated to read other books in the series. 3.65 Stars at GoodReads. Keep in mind that on GR 3 Stars is frequently equal to 4 on Amazon.
A good addition to book baskets.
Word Count: 94On Amazon 95% of the 79 reviews are either 4 or 5 Stars. There are constant references to giggles and youngsters being motivated to read other books in the series. 3.65 Stars at GoodReads. Keep in mind that on GR 3 Stars is frequently equal to 4 on Amazon.
A good addition to book baskets.
Page Count:
Accelerated Reader: 0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 155303
Lexile: 20L
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Also more general books about School. It includes books like David Goes to School and Biscuit Goes to School. All at the Kindergarten reading level.
9 Great Back to School Books! -
This list features books like the ALA Booklist starred Best Best Friends and the extremely wonderful Wemberly Worried, which has starred reviews from PublishersWeekly, the NYTimes, and the SchoolLibraryJournal.
Also more general books about School. It includes books like David Goes to School and Biscuit Goes to School. All at the Kindergarten reading level.
(Read-It! Readers: Purple Level)
by Christianne C. Jones
James Demski Jr. (Illustrator)
This book features bright colorful drawings and one simple sentence per page.
Joey begins his day at home by getting his backpack ready. Then he gets on the bus, greets his new teacher, finds his desk, and eats lunch, before hearing the bell that rings in the end of the day. He's tired that first day, but also excited to go back.
Joey begins his day at home by getting his backpack ready. Then he gets on the bus, greets his new teacher, finds his desk, and eats lunch, before hearing the bell that rings in the end of the day. He's tired that first day, but also excited to go back.
The only downside to this book is that it's an older publication and there aren't any children of color.
Word Count: 80
Accelerated Reading level: 0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 100458
Lexile: 130L
Espanole!
EL PRIMER DIA
(Joey's First Day)
I FEEL WORRIED (How Do I Feel?)
by Katie Kawa
Publisher's Description:
Beginning readers discover ways to work through those feelings of worry to see that starting school can be a fun experience.
Using
a fictionalized approach, this book introduces children to common
anxieties about school–from meeting the teacher to making friends. Told
through the eyes of a relatable young narrator, this story helps
beginning readers work through these worries by themselves with the help
of accessible text.
Perhaps your library has this title.
Perhaps your library has this title.
Word Count: 93
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156182
♥ Whether you homeschool or use public or private schools, I hope your children grow up loving to learn. ♥
updated July 2016
