Charlesbridge Publishing First Day Jitters

I love this book! I had to teach an RE topic on Beginnings, the first lesson of which wanted to discuss children's own experience of new beginnings. I was trying to find a book/story to read them about a child's first day ay school. This one is perfect, with a man trying desperately to coax Sarah-Jane out of bed and out of the house to go to her new school. Sarah-Jane is very reluctant - "What if no one likes me, what if I don't like the new school, etc etc. \The great twist at the end of the story is that Sarah-Jane is the teacher! My class loved this and asked me lots of questions about how I felt on my first day at their school.

First Day Jitters is one of my go-to books to read on the very first day of kindergarten. The kids are always a little nervous, and this story helps break the ice in such a fun and gentle way. They love the surprise ending, it gets giggles every time, and it opens up a great conversation about how it's totally normal to feel a little nervous on the first day, even for grown-ups! The illustrations are engaging, and the story is short enough to hold their attention, even when they’re still adjusting to the classroom routine. It really helps set a positive tone and makes students feel seen and reassured. Highly recommend for any early elementary teacher. It’s a fun and thoughtful way to welcome your class and ease those first-day nerves!

Compre este libro para mis alumnos y fue todo un éxito. Les encantó!!!! Es una buena manera de ayudar a los alumnos con los nervios el primero día de clases.

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Very cute and funny read. Both of my kids LOVED it. It has helped my daughter with transitioning into Grade 1 with her first day jitters.