What is your favorite first day of school read aloud for fifth grade?

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Meredith · Accepted Answer

Grabbed this list from Sara K Ahmed's book, "Being the Change." Discusses importance of students and teachers creating Identity Webs. Before beginning, she starts with a read-aloud. Just a few captured in the graphic. Grab the book to learn more about starting the school year off with making connections - social comprehension. https://amzn.to/2NEar9O

Joelle · Answer

An A from Miss Keller by Patricia Polacco

John · Answer

I’M New Here by Anne O’Brien

Jill · Answer

First Day Jitters

Little · Answer

Thank you Mr. Falker

Katie · Answer

All Are Welcome
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates
The Day You Begin

Julie · Answer

Bad Case of the Stripes

Kristin · Answer

Thanks!

Angie · Answer

The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors is a fave

Lindsay · Answer

If I Were a Book by Andre Letria and Jose Jorge Letria. The kids make their own page too. Sets the tone!

Gina · Answer

School’s First Day of School is a good one!

Stephanie · Answer

thought this was a good thread for book a day ideas. 🙂

Brittany · Answer

Have you filled a bucket?

Catherine · Answer

Legend of Rock, Paper Scissors (followed by rock/paper/scissors contest as an icebreaker)

Debbie · Answer

I recommended Because of Mr. Terupt to a new 5th grade teacher and she said it was perfect!

What is your favorite first day of school read aloud for fifth grade?

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