Oh the first weeks of school. There’s something so special about them! So much is happening; relationships being built, procedures being taught, personalities being learned, and friendships being formed.

Read alouds are an important part of this time in elementary classrooms. Stories captivate our students easily and give everyone common ground to discuss and learn. There are so many books I could recommend for this time of year. In my classroom the first days of school are filled with 3-4 books a day! They intertwine into so many procedures and character expectations; I can’t help but use them. They also create a memories we can refer back to all year (“remember how in _____ book _____ happened?)

So, without further ado, here are 5 Must Have Books for Back to School:

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