Kindergarten Back to School Books (FREEBIE Inside)

My Favorite Back to School Books for Kindergarten! (Freebie Below)

Back to school time is mix of emotions for most teachers, it can be exiting, anxiety inducing, and everything in between! Back to school for kindergarten can be all of those things- but it’s mostly magical! As you navigate back to school, consider these kindergarten back to school books that can help the transition be a little smoother! I have also included a freebie for one of my favorites- The King of Kindergarten!

Books for Missing Home

My favorite kindergarten back to school book for missing family (especially moms) is The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn. In this adorable story, Chester the Raccoon is about to start school. He is anxious to start school and leave his mom, that is, until she kisses his hand! When doing so, she tells Chester that whenever he feels lonely or misses mom, squeeze his hand and he will feel mom’s love. This is a great kindergarten back to school book, especially for those kiddos that are leaving mom for the first time!

I also love “Llama Llama Misses Mama” by Anna Dewdney. This is another story about back to school fears! Great for discussing those fears with your kindergarteners and for insuring them that their parents will come back at the end of the day!

Kindergarten Back to School Books about Being Confident and Being Yourself!

The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley- Newton is a GREAT overall story about starting kindergarten. It helps students to gain confidence and get an overall understanding of what kindergarten will be like. I LOVE to read this book on the first day of school and have the students make their own King/Queen of Kindergarten Hats! You can grab these hats for FREE by signing up for my newsletter below!

Our Favorite Day of the Year by A.E. Ali is quickly becoming a staple in my classroom. I have such a diverse group of students, and this is a great book about having the confidence to teach your friends about your favorite holiday- even if it’s something they don’t celebrate. In this book, the teacher explains that her favorite day of the year is the first day of school. The kids can’t believe that her favorite day is the first day of school! Musa’s favorite day is Eid, Mo’s favorite day is Shanah Tovah, Moises’ favorite day is Las Posadas, and Kevin’s favorite day is Pi Day! Join the kids as they teach others about their favorite day of the year and embrace their differences!