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This is the first year I will be using this book - makes a sense of belonging and excitement for the year.

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Gives a sense of security and belonging in the class. Lets kids know they are cared for and loved

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Giving Tree
the Dot
We are all wonders
magical yet
My fantastic elastic brain
first day jitters

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I love this one to open up a discussion of classroom rules!

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Favorite book because it shares about not giving up and perseverance.

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Builds classroom community, a home away from home where students feel safe and loved.

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School’s First Day of School

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Winston the Book Wolf

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One of my favorite books to start the year is Confessions of an Imaginary Friend.

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One of my favorite books to use is First Day Jitters because it lets students know that their feelings are normal and they are not the only ones who may feel scared or worried about starting school.

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A great story for growth mindset. It's all about the things that you can't do yet.

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One of my favorite books to use at the beginning of the school year is After the Fall by Dan Santat. I like this book because it teaches the importance of never giving up.