They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!”, “This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. From under the covers, Sarah says she’s not going.

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Once you read this book your inside book lover itches to read it again.

Sarah Jane Hartwell is a relateable character that decides she does not want to go to a new school on the very first day of the school year. To read is to voyage through time.”... Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach just before diving into a new situation.

Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg is a children's realistic fiction book that focuses on the jitters and uneasy feelings that someone may experience on the first day of school. If First Day Jitters can ease one students mind, then it is worth reading every year. Will I make new friends? He tries to comfort her as she explains that she hates her new school already because she does not know anyone. Mom and Dad take pictures of him and Via, and they all decide to walk August to school.

I overall very much enjoyed this picture book. Summary: Everyone's nervous on the first day of school, right? August explains that Beecher Prep is really close to his house, but he's barely been on that block. Awards received: This book has won the 2001 Storytelling World Award. Once you finish the book, discuss these predictions. I like this book because the illustrations are colorful and were created with multiple mediums, creating unique images. This book is a great book for people all ages. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our, Jack: Why I Didn't Sit with August the First Day of School, Miranda: Extraordinary, but No One There to See. The artistic style of this book is definitely cartoon and is very colorful. I will definitely have this in my class library.

These are questions Sarah Jane Hartwell asks herself as she tries to build up courage to embrace her new school. I will definitely have this in my class library.

He drives her and she is met by the principal who takes her to her classroom. While reading this couldn't wait to see if Sarah decided to go to school and if she did what her classmates thought of her! The story also has a surprise ending that young readers will not see coming! As the book begins though, the reader is lead to believe that it is a young child who is lamenting that first day.

I would love to be able to read this every year on the first day to show my students that I am human too. The theme of this book is also important portraying one of the truest messages, no matter how old you are everyone gets first day jitters! Her stories revolve around life in the classroom, and give a true-to-life picture of school days. Highly recommended! Everyone knows the jumble of feelings that go through a child's head as the first day of school approaches-especially if it's the first day at a new school. The author, Julie Danneberg, brilliantly writes this book in a way that leaves the reader surprised at the end of the story when it is revealed that Sarah is actually the teacher. Follow Sarah in her struggle to get the motivation to get to her first day at school. Sarah does not want to go to her first day of school, feeling all of these emotions as she is forced to get ready for school. This book is about Sarah, who is very nervous about her first day at her new school.

Instant downloads of all 1372 LitChart PDFs When your new class comes in on the first day, they can have a letter from a former student that talks about all of.

Our, LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her.

This story is about a character named Sarah who is terribly nervous about the first day at her new school. The author uses playful illustrations on one and two page spreads to cultivate a setting for the reader that advances the story line.

Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school.

Luckily she meets Mrs. Burton, who helps her find her classroom and even introduces her to her new class. This is an absolutely delightful book about a little girl who's more than a little apprehensive about embarking on her first day at her new school. As a class, we can think aloud by questioning, clarifying, and eventually summarizing this book. First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg is a funny book about a teacher who just does not want to go in for her first day of school. In reality, it was a teacher who was nervous about facing her class for the first time. I began my 10th year in education today with a new classroom full of eager, excited, and nervous second graders. The emotions of characters are exposed through dialogue and expression throughout the story.

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Cute story!

This book is comforting to anyone who has felt nervousness about starting school.