10 Favorite First Week of School Books For Children in Daycare
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Looking for the first week of school books? In this blog post, I will be sharing my top 10 favorite Back To Daycare books for children in childcare.
Reading Welcome to Daycare books to your new little learners is a great way to get to know everyone, encourage friendships, and promote structure and routine.
As a childcare provider, I know how important it is to choose read-aloud books that are both fun and educational. One of the main goals in my classroom is to increase the attention span of my students.
I only recommend Back to Childcare books that I have read in my own classroom and I know will keep little ones engaged. These First Week of Daycare books are short and sweet and appropriate for a daycare classroom full of little learners.
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1. Bye-Bye Time by Elizabeth Verdick
Bye-Bye Time by Elizabeth Verdick gets added to my books to read on the first week of school every year.
Saying goodbye to mom or dad is a big deal to toddlers. This book is all about simple goodbye rituals to ease the transition the childcare day.
2. Maisy Goes to Preschool by Lucy Cousins
Maisy Goes To Preschool by Lucy Cousins is the best first day of school book.
This is a great book to introduce routines to little ones. The pages are super colorful and bright and display common items that are found in a preschool or daycare classroom.
3. Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
If you are a fan of the Llama Llama books, you have to add this one to your collections.
Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney is a perfect back-to-school book.
I use this book in my classroom to talk about feelings during the first week of school. New teachers, environments, and schedules are hard- feelings are okay whether they are happy or sad. It’s normal to want to love school but also miss your mama!
4. Lola Goes To School by Anna McQuinn
Lola Goes to School by Anna McQuinn quickly became one of my favorite preschool back to school books.
Lola is so excited for her first day of school as she prepares the night before, gets her first day of school picture, and has a great first day.
I will usually read this story and then take my own students’ first day of school picture. You can get a free First Day of School sign here.
5. If You Take A Mouse To School by Laura Numeroff
If You Take A Mouse To School by Laura Numeroff is a hilarious Back to School read aloud.
Your little ones will laugh along as you read this silly story about a mouse who goes to school and his wants get bigger and bigger!
This is a great book to introduce your new students to familiar classroom supplies and tools.
6. I’ll Always Come Back! by Steve Metzger
I’ll Always Come Back! by Steve Metzger is a perfect story to read at daycare or preschool.
The story is about a little girl who is nervous about her first day, her mom encourages her that she is safe and school is fun, and she will always come back to get her.
7. Hands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi, Ph.D.
The first couple of weeks is all about classroom management in my classroom. I know if I don’t get a handle on behavior and if my students don’t understand the schedule and rules, I’m in for a long year!
Hands Are Not For Hitting by Martine Agassi, Ph.D. is written very well. This is a great book to discuss how we treat others and respect our space.
8. Rosie Goes To Preschool by Karen Katz
Rosie Goes To Preschool by Karen Katz is a perfect book for your littlest learners.
This is a perfect book to prepare an infant for daycare. The pictures are absolutely adorable. This back-to-school book is a quick read for little ones with a short attention span.
9. Benny The Brave In The First Day Jitters by Julie Anne Penn
Benny the Brave In The First Day Jitters by Julie Anne Penn is sure to become a classroom favorite.
This book is a new one to my classroom this year, and it’s a great one! This book teaches about big feelings and how to regulate them.
10. Mouse Loves School by Lauren Thompson
Mouse Loves School by Lauren Thompson is another great book to use when discussing routines and schedules.
As mouse explores his new classroom, your students can discover all the things that make school or daycare so much fun!
First Week of School Activities
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We can all learn from each other. What is your favorite Back To Daycare book? Share below!