I adore picturebooks and always try to find an excuse to read them aloud in my classroom. This list highlights picturebooks that would be excellent in the first couple of weeks back at school. Browse these gorgeous titles complete with lessonsuggesti... Tried and tested, they make excellent additions to every classroom library.
A gorgeous book for anyone startig school. It deals with tackling your fears and being brave, showing anyone, even parents can feel nervous at times.
Ná Gabh ar Scoil!
Use this book to revise the rules of the classroom. If dragon can remember them, so can you!
When a Dragon goes to school
One of Mo Willems best characters is off on a new adventure and is feeling nervous about it.
The Pigeon has to go to school!
Exploring how and why we feel nervous or scared and what we can do about it.
Fraidy Dog
This adorable story celebrates everyones differences. It is also a beautiful stimulus for an art lesson.
The Little White Owl
An absolutel classic about finding your hidden talents.
Giraffes Can't Dance
There's so many lessons you can use this book for. Culture, art, kindness, family relationships. This book, part of a 3 book series is a must.
The Proudest Blue
Foster a sense of kindess and inclusion in your classroom.
Strictly no Elephants
A young boys journey to his first day at school. An excellent lesson about how children in other parts of the world travel and go to school.
My First Day
A helpful guide for those who might have trouble or not know where to start.
Making Friends, A book about first friendships
A gorgeous book about growing up and loving yourself. Part of a series.
Can I build another me?
Celebrate Dot Day on September 15th with this gorgeous start to your art lessons. Encourage children to be creative, believe in themselves and make their mark!
The Dot
A silent picturebook about tolerance, inclusion and helping your neighbour.
Owl Bat Bat Owl
Believe in yourself, follow your dreams, be kind to those different from you. Some very imoprtant messages to foster in your classroom.
Brontorina
Another classic to teach about gorwoth mindset. Mistakes are okay!
The girl who never made mistakes
An absolutely stunning book about being proud of how unique and special you are.
