Back to school is just around the corner, and whether your child is entering school for the first time or returning after summer vacation, the library can help both of you get ready for the new school year.
The first day of kindergarten can be a scary and exciting experience. Books like Monkey: Not Ready For Kindergarten (Brown) and Bear’s Big Day (Yoon) can help open up discussion if your child is feeling anxious about this big step. For something a little different, the picture book School’s First Day Of School (Rex) is a fun tale of first-day jitters from an unusual perspective.
Looking for more good books for your new student? Ask in the children’s department for our “100 Books to Read in Kindergarten” list of recommended titles.
For a laugh, try the hilarious role-reversal story, The Day My Mom Came To Kindergarten (Fergus), or pick up A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To School (Cali), which chronicles all the possible excuses a child could have for being late to class (ninja attacks and being abducted by mole people among them).
If you’re looking for things to do, try making something out of the book Cool Stuff For School (Scheunemann), which has tons of great ideas for locker accessories, pencil boxes and other school supplies that you can make on your own.
For kids who are looking for a little extra help, there are books like School Made Easier: A Kid’s Guide To Study Strategies And Anxiety-Busting Tools (Moss), and Study Smart, Study Less (Crossman), which have tips and tricks for succeeding in the coming year.
The library also owns study guides for elementary and high school subjects like math, science and English.
