I always liked reading "The Kissing Hand" especially to Kindergarten. I miss being able to read picture books - especially at the beginning of school. AND of course at Halloween and Christmas and OK all year long. I do get to read to the Preschool occasionally, though.
This doesn't really apply to me, but I have a bunch of new teachers and many of them chose books to read aloud to their class. That is so refreshing. One that teaches science is reading "Hoot." Love it. Maybe she would let me read one day to her class instead of her?
This doesn't really apply to me, but I have a bunch of new teachers and many of them chose books to read aloud to their class. That is so refreshing. One that teaches science is reading "Hoot." Love it. Maybe she would let me read one day to her class instead of her?
I like Library Dragon, too, good way to introduce a few essential rules. I have the stuffed doll that changes, the kids love it! The Kissing Hand is great, but I don't like it's sequel about the student who has 'gone away'...Doesn't seem like the interest level for the characters is appropriate for the subject... I used to like the Librarian from the Black Lagoon, but there is so much reference to 'old library procedures/equipment' the kids don't get it.
The first grade teachers wanted to use "First Grade Jitters" and I didn't have it. BUT I found it as an eBook at the Salt Lake County library system as a Tumblebook. Remember this is a free to everyone program and can be used without signing into the library. And more than one teacher can use it at a time!
I love to read Miss SMith's incredible storybook. I want a book like that. And just to set the stage for learning library skills I use Our Librarian Won't tell us anything.
I love "Our Librarian Won't Tell Us Anything" as well! When I read it to the kids I tell them they wrote this book about me...and they readily agree. :)
Like Jill, I don't read to kids at the beginning of the school year; however, I've had lots of students keenly interested in the graphic novel section of the library. They seem to like the transition into more difficult reading.
How about "The Night Before Kindergarten" by Natasha Wing for the kindergarten classes? It's a fun read, especially if the students know The Night Before Christmas. If the you can't read it to them, the kindergarten teachers love to check it out.
I love to read Miss Nelson is Missing at the beginning of the year (yes, it is because I'm a Miss Nelson). I also like reading Goldie Socks and the Three Bears to the Kindergarten classes to introduce the library and book care.
I have two I am reading this year. Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians, and The Lonely Book. I am using the Goldie Socks for the younger students, they love it, some rules, not too many for the first visit, but a message about loving books and reading. The lonely book is one I am using with older students. I am encourage my students to choose a lonely book this year and give it a try. There are so many older books that are great reads!
I haven't read aloud, but all five of the Language Arts teachers brought their classes to the library last week for orientation. I prepared a PowerPoint that was surprisingly successful. In addition to all the checking out during classes, students have been checking out books before school and during lunches, since the first day of school. It has been somewhat amazing--perhaps they check out more when the library is somewhat messy from kids leaving books out of order and here and there during registration.
My favorite si also the Library Dragon and I have the doll too, I never thought to use it as a warning system like Janice - I'm going to try that! I also love Beverly Billingsly Borrows a Book by Alexander Stadler (she is late returning the book and imagines the worse)We're goiing on a book hunt for younger grades is good re,imder to get books at the right level.
What are some of your favorite books that you like to read to classes at the beginning of the year?
The Kissing Hand! by Audrey Penn
ReplyDelete"Let's call him Lau-wiliwilli-humuhumu-nukunuku-nukunuku-apua'a-'oi'oi" by Tim Myers
ReplyDeleteLibrary Lion by Knudsen, Michelle
ReplyDeleteI always liked reading "The Kissing Hand" especially to Kindergarten. I miss being able to read picture books - especially at the beginning of school. AND of course at Halloween and Christmas and OK all year long. I do get to read to the Preschool occasionally, though.
ReplyDeleteThis doesn't really apply to me, but I have a bunch of new teachers and many of them chose books to read aloud to their class. That is so refreshing. One that teaches science is reading "Hoot." Love it. Maybe she would let me read one day to her class instead of her?
ReplyDeleteThis doesn't really apply to me, but I have a bunch of new teachers and many of them chose books to read aloud to their class. That is so refreshing. One that teaches science is reading "Hoot." Love it. Maybe she would let me read one day to her class instead of her?
ReplyDelete"Library Dragon" by Carmen Agra Deedy
ReplyDeleteI like to read "Library Dragon" as well. This year I am going to read "Return of the Library Dragon"
ReplyDeleteI like Library Dragon, too, good way to introduce a few essential rules. I have the stuffed doll that changes, the kids love it! The Kissing Hand is great, but I don't like it's sequel about the student who has 'gone away'...Doesn't seem like the interest level for the characters is appropriate for the subject... I used to like the Librarian from the Black Lagoon, but there is so much reference to 'old library procedures/equipment' the kids don't get it.
ReplyDeleteI have the doll that changes too! The kids know that if it is turned to the dragon they need to help change it back with good behavior.
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ReplyDeleteThe first grade teachers wanted to use "First Grade Jitters" and I didn't have it. BUT I found it as an eBook at the Salt Lake County library system as a Tumblebook. Remember this is a free to everyone program and can be used without signing into the library. And more than one teacher can use it at a time!
ReplyDeleteI love to read Miss SMith's incredible storybook. I want a book like that. And just to set the stage for learning library skills I use Our Librarian Won't tell us anything.
ReplyDeleteI love "Our Librarian Won't Tell Us Anything" as well! When I read it to the kids I tell them they wrote this book about me...and they readily agree. :)
DeleteLike Jill, I don't read to kids at the beginning of the school year; however, I've had lots of students keenly interested in the graphic novel section of the library. They seem to like the transition into more difficult reading.
ReplyDeleteA new one I got is called, "Louise the Big Cheese and the Back to school Smarty-Pants.
ReplyDeleteOh, it is by: Elise Primavera
ReplyDeleteHow about "The Night Before Kindergarten" by Natasha Wing for the kindergarten classes? It's a fun read, especially if the students know The Night Before Christmas. If the you can't read it to them, the kindergarten teachers love to check it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great ideas. I had a teacher ask me this very question and I am so glad I had a good answer.
ReplyDeleteI love to read Miss Nelson is Missing at the beginning of the year (yes, it is because I'm a Miss Nelson). I also like reading Goldie Socks and the Three Bears to the Kindergarten classes to introduce the library and book care.
ReplyDeleteI have two I am reading this year. Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians, and The Lonely Book. I am using the Goldie Socks for the younger students, they love it, some rules, not too many for the first visit, but a message about loving books and reading. The lonely book is one I am using with older students. I am encourage my students to choose a lonely book this year and give it a try. There are so many older books that are great reads!
ReplyDeleteI read Happy School Year by Susan Milord. When they sing the song that sounds like Happy Birthday...we sing it together.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read aloud, but all five of the Language Arts teachers brought their classes to the library last week for orientation. I prepared a PowerPoint that was surprisingly successful. In addition to all the checking out during classes, students have been checking out books before school and during lunches, since the first day of school. It has been somewhat amazing--perhaps they check out more when the library is somewhat messy from kids leaving books out of order and here and there during registration.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite si also the Library Dragon and I have the doll too, I never thought to use it as a warning system like Janice - I'm going to try that! I also love Beverly Billingsly Borrows a Book by Alexander Stadler (she is late returning the book and imagines the worse)We're goiing on a book hunt for younger grades is good re,imder to get books at the right level.
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