Make the First Week of School Memorable with First Day Jitters!

This mini Rooted in Reading resource is the perfect book companion for First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg. Designed for the first week of school, it helps students connect with the story, share their own first-day feelings, and build classroom community—while giving teachers engaging, ready-to-use activities.

What’s Included:
• 1st Day Feelings Class Graph & Printable – Students graph how they feel on the first day of school.
• 1st Day Feelings Emoji Craft & Writing – A creative way for students to express their emotions in words and art.
• Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Plans – Step-by-step plans to guide before, during, and after reading.
• Book Questions for Every Stage – Promote comprehension with targeted before, during, and after reading questions.
• Focus Posters for Making Predictions – Visual support for teaching this essential comprehension skill.
• Prediction Activity: What’s in My Teacher’s Bag? – Fun, interactive way to build anticipation before reading.
• Book Predictions Printable – Encourage critical thinking and evidence-based guesses.
• Predictions Anchor Chart – Class tool for recording and revisiting predictions.
• Extension Activity: Design a Book Cover – Students create a new cover based on their first day feelings.
• First Day Champion Ribbon Awards – Printable ribbons students can color and take home to celebrate conquering the first day.

Benefits for Teachers:
• Saves time with done-for-you activities and lesson plans.
• Builds community and encourages students to share their experiences.
• Supports comprehension strategies like making predictions.
• Makes the first week of school meaningful, engaging, and memorable.

Perfect for back-to-school read alouds, morning meeting activities, or literacy block lessons—this First Day Jitters companion sets a positive tone for the year ahead.