Waiting for the First Day of School

A young child has enjoyed their summer vacation and is anxious for the first day of school the next day. They are a little nervous until they start to remember all the fun that school entails. They remember seeing their old friends and meeting new ones, having recess, and how exciting it is to do projects and learn new things. Thinking of these enjoyable school activities helps them to chase away their blues and be excited to start the new school year.

This is a great book to read with young students before their return to school. The first day of school is often a source of a variety of emotions whether they are excitement, nervousness, or even feeling fearful of the change that school may bring. This book focuses on some of the many joyful things that occur during school, which provides an opportunity for the student to have a positive outlook on their first day.

The book also encourages the students to look back at how much they changed and grew the year before. Parents and children alike are often amazed at how much change can take place in a child in one short year. With a positive outlook, the students will make their next year great as well. They will be sure to have lots to celebrate by the start of their next summer vacation.

This book includes a coloring page and a first day of school poster that can be filled out for first day of school photos