Back to School Books for Kids: Help Your Child Get Ready for the New Year
The start of a new school year can be a time of excitement and anticipation for kids, but it can also be a source of anxiety. After all, there are new teachers to meet, new classmates to make friends with, and new subjects to learn.
One way to help your child get mentally prepared for the new school year is to read them some back to school themed books. These books can help children learn about the school routine, make new friends, and overcome their fears.
Here are a few of our favorite back to school books:
Emily D. and the Fearful first day by: Sivan hong: This BEAUTIFUL social story guides families and children living on the spectrum that the first day of school can be filled with a flurry of emotions. Emily D. and the Fearful First Day is a wonderful story to share with children who are feeling nervous and worried about the first day of school. This instructional story will generate conversations about hard feelings and the joy in overcoming challenges.
Avery’s First day of school by: sydney m. williams: This BEAUTIFUL social story guides families and children living with social anxieties using words of comfort and practical guidance through fun-filled illustrations because the beginning of the school year can be challenging. This story can help get kids to talk about those feelings.
Today will be a great day by: cynthia tatum robinson: This is a story of a young boy who speaks positive affirmations to himself every morning, on his way to school. He is joined by his friends. The positive words set the tone for a great day. There is an added bonus section at the end of the book, for parents, to help children create their own positive daily affirmations.
Kindness Week By: Tahiya Cooper: This is a story of a young girl who LOVES acts of service and love towards others. So, each year when Kindness Week rolls around, she is super excited to share her love of kindness with her classmates. This book perfectly demonstrates various ways for children to understand the power of doing random acts of kindness for others and the positivity it spreads to all.
These are just a few of the many great back to school books available. Reading these books with your child can help them feel more excited and prepared for the new school year.
In addition to reading back to school books, there are other things you can do to help your child get ready for the new year. These include:
Talking to your child about their fears and concerns.
Helping them get organized and prepared for their schoolwork.
Creating a positive and supportive learning environment at home.
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I hope this blog post has helped you find some great back to school books for your child. With a little preparation, the new school year can be a time of learning and growth for everyone.