18 Fun Books About School
Being a homeschool family, going to school looks different for us day to day and definitely not a traditional “sit in a classroom look”. I feel that it is beneficial to expose what a traditional school is while reading books. There is also more to school then a classroom. Relationships with other students is a huge part of school! It is also important for children to know and understand that a variety of emotions are normal and healthy to have. Many of these books deal with the fears and concerns children may have going in to a new environment. The joys of homeschooling for us are that we meet a wide variety of other kids at classes, sports and the park. It is important to me taht my daughter is empathic with what emotions and fears they may have! Plus sometimes it is fun to read about experiences we are not used to!
The night before books:
The Night Before books are written in the lyrical style of the classic Christmas tune. There is a book for many, many occasions and can be a fun book to collect!
Miss Nelson is Missing!
Medusa's First Day: A Story about Kindness (School of Greatness, 1)
This picture book has a great concept! What would elementary school be like if the Greek gods grew up together navigating childhood? Medusa does not feel welcome when she starts school but the class learns to accept others differences. It’s a cute story with unlikely characters. Definitely worth a read!
Second Grade Holdout
In this book the boy does not want to move from first to second grade. He wants to be the oldest and smartest first grader. His first grade teacher just “got” him! Come along as he learns that moving to a new class is not all that bad.
The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures, No. 11)
Another series I loved to read as a kid, the Black Lagoon series has 27 short chapter books that are silly and so unrealistic, they are a great way to add entertainment to your day! The snow day from the black lagoon is my favorite, maybe because I never had a snow day. There is only about 60 pages per book and recommended for 7-9 year olds but I think older kids could enjoy them as a quick read too.
Picture books from the Black Lagoon
There are 19 books in this series, they are a quick read at only 32 pages but have the same funny story lines! I also love the illustrations. They have a lot of color, cartoon style and just goofy! These books are perfect for second, third or even older kids who want a quick, silly read.
Milk goes to school
We love a silly story on our house! This book is a great, silly story about making new friends and how some kids have different opinions. The visuals are creative pictures that take ordinary items and turn them into the characters! There are many creative elements to the book and I feel inspired each time I look through it.
The Class
I originally bought this book when my fourth grader was in preschool! She has loved this book ever since. I was drawn to this book because it showed a variety of kids in different stages of getting ready for class. The pictures are a perfect illistration to accompany the text. My favorite kids are the “five that cannot find matching socks”! The kids are a variety of races, different styles and are a wonderful representation of what kids look like!
School Of Fish
Who does not love a good book about fish?! I seem to be drawn to children’s books with ocean animals as the main characters. This easy reader is a perfect book to share with a child who may be worried about what other kid will think about them. The main character is looking forward to playing with new friends but is worried that he is going to be too slow. In the end he has nothing to worry about and has made a new friend.
Monster Math School Time
We randomly came across this book at the Friends of the Library bookstore about two years ago. D was in second grade at the time and I was surprised that she was so interested in getting it! I originally wrote it off as being to young for her, she was already reading chapter books by then. It taught me a valuable lesson; do not judge a book by the cover! The premise of the book is simple, it tells what time the monsters do their activities throughout the day. A very cool aspect of this book is that there are both analog and digital clocks on each page! I think it is important that kids learn how to read both types of clocks and it something we have worked on since we starter homeschooling. This book also has great activities at the back of the book.
The Giant Goes To School
Giant is suppose to a visitor at his friends school however Alex is too sick to go! With Alex’s encouragement Giant goes anyways even though his scared. The classmates are very encouraging to Giant even when this do not go as planned. We should all be like the classmates and encourge each other!
Narwhal’s School of Awesome
I have loved Narwhal and Jelly since Ben Clanton released the first book in the series. They are fun and loveable…. but this book takes the cake for me! There are fun facts (something I personally drive my family nuts doing) and educational elements that you never realized you were learning! Be sure to check out this book as well as the previous 5!
The Truth About My Unbelievable School
This book is an easy reader where a boy shows the new girl around school. These check out many cool classes, the gym the library and more. What really makes this book so wonderful are the illustrations! The details are very vivid and detailed. Be sure to look spend plenty of time on each page!
Monter School- First Day Frights
Monster school is a very relatable book for many kids! Norm feels like he does not belong with his classmates or fit in with them! Afterall they are all monsters, and he is a “normal” kid. In the end he realizes he may be an actually perfect fit.
Gracie La Roo Goes To School
Gracie is a champion athelete. She returns to her childhood school to show some of the things she can do and give a speech for the young kids. She was nervous but in the ended was reminded to be herself. The great moral is about giving back and showcasing what you are good at. Plus who can resist a pig that does synchronized swimming!?
The Gingerbread Man Loose At School
The class who baked the GIngerbread Man has left him behind! In this book you follow his adventures with the school nurse, gym teacher and even the principle as they help him reunite with his classmates. His adventures are sure silly and just wait till he is back in class…. he is headed back to a sweet suprise!
School’s In Crabby!
Crabby and Planton are such a wonderful duo! They are opposites and do not always get along but have a great repour. Plankton wants to play school with all the academic subjects and Crabby wants to only play recess…. sometimes I feel like I am Plankton and D is Crabby. Come along as they have a blast playing school!
Frank and Lucky Get Schooled
Frank and Lucky is such a great picture book for kids of ANY age! It shows the two of them going through their normal lives and how school subjects are practical in the “real world”. My favorite is when Lucky gets sprayed by a skunk and they learn about chemistry and smell molecules. There are many wonderful tid-bits that can lead the reader to wonder what parts of their life relate to subjects in school. How do you do math everyday, hat about geography? The more times you read this book the more discussions you will have.
