New Year, New Books! Our Favourites to Kickstart the Year!
Welcome back, teachers! As you rejuvenate during these holidays, gear up for an invigorating new school year filled with learning and growth. In this blog, we delve into a curated selection of books that promise to kickstart your classroom's journey with themes of resilience, friendship, and courage. Perfect for getting your students excited and comfortable about the year ahead, these reads are not only fun but packed with valuable life lessons.
Cultivating a Love for Reading with Engaging Books
Reading is an exciting way to introduce students to the new school year's possibilities. Our handpicked books focus on resilience, adapting to change, forging friendships, and overcoming fears—essential themes for back-to-school.
Bring Stories to Life with Vooks
Discover Vooks, a dynamic platform where books come alive through animation and sound, making reading an interactive adventure. Explore our top pick for a welcoming classroom vibe, "Our Class is a Family," available on Vooks to help your students feel right at home in their new setting.
First Day Favourites for Young Learners (Kindy - Year 3)
Engage your youngest students with stories that build confidence, emotional understanding, and social skills:
Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen
Hammerhead by Kelly Oriard & Callie Christensen
Can U Save the Day? by Shannon Stocker
Curious George's First Day of School by Margret & H. A. Rey's
Be Big! Beatrice's First Day of First Grade by Katie Kizer
Mae the Mayfly by Denise Brennan-Nelson
Creatures Full of Feelings By Kelly Oriard & Callie Christensen
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Kindergarten Bus by Mike Ornstein
Beautiful Hands by Bret Baumgarten
Sweet People Are Everywhere by Alice Walker
The Tagalongs by Megan Marie Myers
Ronnie and His Grit by Ronnie Lott & Leslie Harter
What's My Superpower? by Aviaq Johnston
Little Girl Big Dream: The Story of Olympian Samantha Peszek by Leslie Harter
The Digger and the Flower by Joseph Kuefler
Advanced Reads for Older Students (Year 4 - Year 6)
Challenge and entertain your older learners with books that address more complex themes of change, self-confidence, and perseverance:
Roald Dahl Collection by Roald Dahl
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Holes by Louis Sachar
A Glasshouse of Stars by Shirley Marr
Additional Resources for Classroom Reading
Expand your classroom library and make every book accessible with digital read-alouds from platforms like Epic! and Audible. Here are a few more books to consider for your reading list:
The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
The Best Part of Me by Wendy Ewald
First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
Enemy Pie by Derek Munson
Why These Books Matter
As the new school year begins, nothing is more crucial than fostering a sense of excitement, resilience, and community. These books do more than just instil a love for reading—they help students navigate the emotions and experiences of starting anew. They are tools for teaching, sources of comfort, and gateways to personal growth.
Ready to transform your classroom with these inspiring reads? Dive into our selection and discover how each book can enrich your students' educational journey. Don't forget to check out Vooks for an animated experience that brings stories to life!
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