Best End-of-the-Year Read Aloud Books for K-2 Students
Are you looking for interesting and inspirational read-aloud books for the last days of school?
Here are some fun stories your students are going to enjoy and inspirational books that will empower your students and give them positivity, support and encouragements.
Last Day Blues
Ages: 6 - 8 years
It was the last day of school. Mrs. Hartwell’s students were worried that she will miss them too much when school ends, and she will feel too sad about it.
So, the students came up with a “special gift” for Mrs. Hartwell to make she feel better about the last day of school.
Read this interesting story and make text-to-self connections by discussing how you and the students feel about the last day of school.
Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the Last Day of Kindergarten
Ages: 5 - 6 years
This is a cute and fun story filled with last-day classroom celebration ideas, such as cleaning up the classroom, signing a memory book, holding an award ceremony, giving summer gifts, etc.
Kindergarten teachers, read this book before giving out awards and gifts in your moving-up ceremony,
Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden
Ages: 5 - 8 years
A beautiful book that compares teachers as gardens, and students as seeds. It talks about how each seed can be unique and needs to be tended in different ways, but eventually the seeds will all flourish.
Students can compare and contrast how teachers and gardeners are alike by using the compare and contrast Venn Diagram.
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Last Day of School
Ages: 4 - 7 years
What will happen if the girl brings her dragon to school on the last day? Will the dragon make a mess?
Students can have a discussion about if they think the girl should bring her dragon to the last day of school, and give reasons to support their ideas.
Click here to get a free copy of the opinion writing prompt for this book.
A House for Hermit Crab
Ages: 4- 7 years
In the story, hermit crab learned to accept the changes in his life while looking for a new house, and he finally found a perfect new shell.
This story teaches kids to move forward in their life. When they finish a grade, it’s time to move on and move up to the next grade. They will face new challenges, but they will also grow, meet new friends, and find a better place, just like the hermit crab.
The Night Before Summer Vacation
Ages: 4 - 7 years
When school ends, it’s time to go on summer vacations. In the story, the girl’s family is so excited about their camping trip. They packed up everything needed, and hit on the road in the early morning.
Students can discuss, draw, and write about their summer plans.
I Wish You More
“This sweet and uplifting book is perfect for wishers of every age.”
At the end of school year, read this heartwarming book to wish your students happiness, love, strength, laughter, friendship and all the wonderful things in their future.
Students can write letters to each other, and wish each other great things.
Yay, You!
Ages: 4 - 8 years
This book is about student celebrations and accomplishments. Your students should be proud of themselves, because they overcame the hurdles and finished an unprecedented challenging school year.
Read this book to cheer for them, acknowledge their efforts, and wish them the best into the future.
I Knew You Could Do It!
Ages: 4 - 8 years
It’s a book about telling your students you believe in them, and they made it.
By finishing a grade, your students just reached a milestone in their life. Students can reflect on the challenges and celebrate their accomplishments. Let them know you will always believe in them, cheer for them, and be there for them.
Curious You: On Your Way!
Ages: 4 - 7 years
A great end-of-the-year read aloud for Curious George fans.
This book encourages students to follow their curiosity, start their adventure and go for their dreams. Though they might make mistakes and get messy sometimes like George, they will see more, fly higher and achieve greater things.
Please consider supporting the authors and publishers by purchasing the books. The books will make great treasures in your classroom, and there is nothing better than holding a real book and turning the pages.
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