In just a few short weeks, Hayden will be starting Kindergarten. I can’t tell who is more nervous – me or him! To get Hayden ready for a new school {he loved his preschool so much!} and a big change, I’ve bought him a few books to prepare him for Kindergarten!
The Berenstain Bears Go To School
I couldn’t not get him a Berenstain Bears book as he prepares to go to Kindergarten! I loved reading these books growing up and I actually ended up buying him a few more.
In The Berenstain Bears Go To School book, Mama Bear calms the fears of Sister Bear as she takes her to meet her new Kindergarten teacher. Sister Bear ends up realizing that she loves school!
Little Critter: First Day of School
Hayden was recently introduced to the Little Critter books at preschool, which I also remember reading when I was younger.
In Little Critter: First Day of School, Little Critter is of course nervous to be going to school. In the book, he prepares for the big day! I loved that it showed Hayden what we would be doing to get ready.
Kindergarten, Here I Come
Hayden and I are a big fan of Kindergarten, Here I Come! It has bright colors and characters and we love that the story is one long poem. What I loved about the book is that it’s not just about the first day of school but what will happen throughout the Kindergarten year. {Plus, I love how cheap the books is!}
Kindergarten Rocks!
We haven’t read this yet, but Kindergarten Rocks! looks like such a cute book! It’s the story of Dexter, who isn’t afraid of Kindergarten at all but his dog Rufus is! I can just see my son telling me that he’s not scared but our dog is! 🙂
The Night Before Kindergarten
Another book we haven’t read but I’m definitely getting it. Like The Night Before Christmas {which we love!} it’s The Night Before Kindergarten as kids get ready for the big day!
I’d love to know some of the books your child is reading to get ready for school – and not just Kindergarten! Each school year is a big deal!
These are all great choices to read before the 1st day of school! Thanks for reminding me that I need to read something similar to my grandson who will be starting preschool next month!
I have a few of these in reserve for next summer for my oldest. Great books!
ahh this feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago.
These are great choices to get him ready for a new school. I have a few more years with my son before I have to worry about that.
These books are fabulous. We read them to my oldest son before he started kindergarten because he was so nervous! They were really helpful.
I totally read the Berenstain Bears books at that age too!
Ah, these all sound like such fantastic books! I love the Berenstein Bears! I can’t believe that Hayden is about to start Kindergarten!
We had the two Berenstain Bears books and they were excellent. The others one are new to me, but wait. Let’s get to the important stuff. Hayden? Kindergarten? Wha???
I love these choices! I read most of them to my little guys when they started school!
My granddaughters love the Berenstain Bears and in just over a year she will be starting Kindergarten too. These books sound like they would help in the transition from home to school and hopefully get her excited for learning. Thanks.
Love the Bernstein Bears books! We have an I Love You, Stinkyface kindergarten book that we read to my son to get him ready for kindergarten. Though, truth be told, it was me who needed prepping. He was totally ready to go!
My son’s name is also Hayden and he’s also starting school this September!:) Thanks for the recommendations. I bought all of the books online today and plan on reading them ASAP. I also recommend Curious George Goes to School. It teaches time as well. It has a clock on the front with hands which kids can turn to the appropriate time in the book. For example, at 9 o’clock, George waits for the bus. Hayden loves it:)
Fun books! My niece would love these
How about a book that helps parents know whether or not their child is ready to start kindergarten?
Check out: Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? https://www.amazon.com/Child-Ready-Kindergarten-Activities-Prepare/dp/1479158100/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377632953&sr=8-1&keywords=is+your+child+ready+for+kindergarten
Available on Amazon, Kindle and B&N.
This is a really great set of books. If you need help getting your soon to be kindergartner reading check out https://www.GetKidsReading.tk for some really great ideas that really work.