As a teacher, providing relevant books for your students can be a challenging but important task. This book list offers a variety of fantastic reads under $5 and covers themes like STEM and feelings. Refresh your classroom library this spring with bright books at budget-friendly prices — and watch the love of reading blossom in your students!
For instance, check out I Forgot: The Day I Forgot to Wash My Hands, a funny story about a boy who didn’t wash his hands after eating a sticky sandwich with jam. He goes on to collect all sorts of things like dirt and fur with his sticky hands and faces unusual consequences, teaching kids valuable lessons about hygiene.
Meanwhile, art lovers will be inspired to let their creativity flow once they read Five Colorful Crayons. They’ll learn the value of teamwork — similar to when the crayons work together to create a wonderful picture of a rainbow. The fun rhyme scheme and adorable illustrations will captivate your students, and excite them for their art projects!
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Shop 100 amazing books under $5 below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store.
(If you’re stocking up on books for your classroom library, be sure to also check out Books Under $5 for Grades 1-2, Books Under $5 for Grades 3-5, Books Under $5 for Grades 6-8, and 99 Books Under $9 That Build Character.)