First Day of School Lesson

Read The Teacher from the Black Lagoon. Have students write letters to their favorite teacher. As one of their journal entries, they describe a good teacher. The next day, they describe a bad teacher. This helps deal with their expectations and what to avoid.

Back to School Books

Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon
Never Spit on Your Shoes
How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Mark Teague
Mary Wore Her Red Dress and Henry Wore His Green Sneakers