Book Works: Last Day of School

Book Works are book recommendations by Communication Works (CW) that support speech, language, social and emotional growth for children.

Last Day of School

The countdown to the last day of school has begun! On a personal note, my sons are changing schools so it’s an exciting time with a lot of emotions…and a bit of overwhelm.  That said, I realize that it’s time to talk about these transitions and prime my kids for the feelings they might be going through.  What better way to start the conversation than to read a book!  Here are several that might help: 

The Last Day of School

by Louise Borden; illustrated by Adam Gustavson

A third grader tries to find the best time to give his teacher a gift on the last day of school. Kids will connect to the excitement and mixed emotions that accompany the end of a school year.Amazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://amzn.to/2s07iI9

Last Day Blues

by Julie Danneberg; illustrated by Judy Love

In the fourth of the Mrs. Hartwell’s classroom adventures series, the kids worry that their teacher will miss them during summer vacation. This is a great story for building perspective taking by helping kids to imagine other people’s thoughts and feelingsAmazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://amzn.to/2GDntAc

Lizzie and the Last day of School

by Trinka Hakes Noble; illustrated by Kris Aro McLeod

Lizzie loves being in first grade and is disappointed that the school year doesn’t actually last a full year. A helpful book for talking about feeling sad and coming up with creative ways to feel better.Amazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://amzn.to/2GGy6lU

Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the Last Day of Kindergarten

by Joseph Slate; illustrated by Ashley Wolff

The bestselling Miss Bindergarten series concludes by honoring a childhood rite of passage. A good way for young children to review their school year and talk about celebrating an accomplishment.Amazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://amzn.to/2GGy9OC