If you’re gearing up for back to school, your kids might have some jitters. Whether they are starting a new school, starting kindergarten, or just anxious about a new school year, there are a lot of books to help calm the jitters. I’ve complied a list of kids’ books geared toward first day jitters. Your local library should have most of these books.
Back to School Books::
Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat!
First Day Jitters (Mrs. Hartwells classroom adventures)
The Berenstain Bears Go to School
Curious George’s First Day of School
Little Critter: First Day of School
This School Year Will Be the BEST!
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School: Ten-Year Anniversary Edition
Preschool::
Maisy Goes to Preschool: A Maisy First Experiences Book
What to Expect at Preschool (What to Expect Kids)
Kindergarten::
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten (Miss Bindergarten Books)
First Grade::
The First Grade Friends: Lunch Box Surprise
Second Grade::
Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown
Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown (A Is for Amber)
Third Grade::
Jr. High/High School::
Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years
Been There, Survived That: Getting Through Freshman Year of High School
The High School Survival Guide: A handbook for the modern teenage girl
A Smart Girl’s Guide: Drama, Rumors & Secrets: Staying True to Yourself in Changing Times
Stand Up for Yourself & Your Friends: Dealing with Bullies & Bossiness and Finding a Better Way
A Smart Girl’s Guide: Boys: Surviving Crushes, Staying True to Yourself, and other (love) stuff
What are some books you recommend to help calm Back to School Jitters? My oldest starts Kindergarten in a few weeks. I ordered this book last night for us to read.
