The first day of school can be nerve-wracking for students as they transition from less-structured summer days to packed schedules. Reading books about school to your students is one way to help them adjust to their new routines. 

Share these memorable books about the joys of school with families ahead of the school year and get them excited about all of their new adventures ahead! 

These budget-friendly books about school are all under $5 and will relieve the first-day jitters with major laughs. (Here are some read-aloud tips for engaging your students during story time.)

Young students starting school for the first time (or coming back!) will find Clifford Goes to Kindergarten an uplifting read. Using familiar friends from Birdwell Island, this story highlights the fun students will have on the first day back at school, even if they are a little nervous. The simple text and eye-catching illustrations are highly engaging and digestible for beginner readers. 

In No, David!: David Goes to School, students will learn exactly what not to do from the title character, whose high-energy antics have his teacher chasing him around the halls at school. This book is a great resource for teaching proper classroom etiquette and fostering good behavior for a positive learning environment. 

Shop these books about school for under $5 below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store.