Franklin Goes to Day Camp by Paulette Bourgeois

If your little one needs a confidence boost for kindergarten, this is the book to read. The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Rather than putting the focus on a child, it allows children to consider what their own parents must be thinking when taking them to school. This whimsical book about figuring out whether your buffalo (yes, buffalo) is ready for its first day of school is guaranteed to induce some serious giggles. Is Your Buffalo Ready For Kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick, illustrated by Daniel Jennewein Children will also love following along on the alphabetical adventure of students all prepping for their first day. Originally published in 1996, this fun tale of a teacher-who happens to be a dog-getting her classroom ready for her incoming kindergartners-who happen to be animals of all kinds-is sure to make your little one smile. Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate, illustrated by Ashley Wolff The book includes a section for adults with ideas to help kids through this big transition. Using the alphabet as a jumping off point, this book helps children learn and understand vital social skills, from raising their hands to ask a question, to simply being themselves and being honest.

Delaney, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman ABC Ready for School: An Alphabet of Social Skills by Celeste C. This book will help kids navigate their complicated emotions. He’s initially excited, but fear and doubt creep in. In this book, young Franklin heads into his very first day of school. Many of us grew up reading books from this Canadian series that focuses on the adventures of a sweet turtle named Franklin. While the book is geared toward toddlers, rising kindergartners will appreciate learning to read these practical words on their own, which will help them prepare for sight reading and spelling in school.Īdvertisement Franklin Goes To School by Paulette Bourgeois, illustrated by Brenda Clark In this colorful board book, littles will find all the basic words they’ll need to know and use once kindergarten begins. My Kindergarten in 100 Words written and illustrated by Sophie Beer But how do we ease our child’s anxieties? Prepare youngsters for this next phase in their lives by not only talking about it, but reading about it. As adults, we know that kindergarten is about as easy as it gets in terms of course work. Those who are going to school for the first time might experience some serious separation anxiety. Those who graduated from preschool might wonder how different their new classrooms will be.

By Priscilla Blossom Education Guide 2019īack-to-school season can be exciting for children, but for littles going into kindergarten for the first time, it may feel a bit overwhelming.

Franklin Goes to Day Camp by Paulette Bourgeois