A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School (The Classroom Community Collection)

This is a perfect way to start a year with a new class. No matter the age, every elementary teacher will love sharing this book and making connections with their students right away. It’s heartfelt and sets the right tone for the year. The follow-up book for the end of the year is a perfect match. Well done!

I am a prek-2nd library media specialist. I feel picture books and read alouds are one of most important parts of our days in the classroom and at home. I feel read alouds allow our children a safe place to grow vocabulary, gain background knowledge and see themselves.I absolutely fell in love with "Our Class is a Family" by Shannon Olsen. It was a must for my school library so when A Letter From Your Teacher Came Out I knew I had to have it for my library and just for myself at home as well.A Letter From Your Teacher is that book that gives you all the feels. You walk away with that reminder of yes this why teachers do what they do. It is written as a letter to your students at the beginning of the year as a welcome note. It reminds them that as their teacher, I will be your cheerleader, your biggest fan. It reminds them that as your teacher, I want to know you and I will be there for you. I will lift you up and challenge you but in the end I will put my entire heart in being your teacher.This is a reminder of the passion and dedication that teachers take to the classroom each and everyday. It is the perfect beginning of the year book to create a culture of love and connection that sets up an environment for learning.I love both of these books so very much!

Amazing story to read to my students.

This book was the absolute sweetest thing to read to my students on the first day of school! We made predictions on what would happen next to determine if we were right!! A great activity to remind students they are not alone and it’s okay to be nervous on the first day!

This is a wonderful book to read on the first day of school! Following our reading, we request that students think of three things you want your teacher to know about you…This activity allows the teacher to learn quite a lot about each student, from if writing is a struggle or comes easy. Th student may shared some important information about themselves; additionally, handwriting. Plus, you can develop a start place for your instructional needs of the class.

I loved this book. I came across it by accident and I’m glad I did. I will definitely read this to my kids on the first day of school.

This was a paperback so I should’ve have expected it to come a little bit beat up. Still perfectly fine to read to the kids but bent to point it can’t be fixed

This heartfelt and beautifully illustrated book is the perfect way to welcome students into a new school year. A Letter from Your Teacher on the First Day of School captures the warmth, encouragement, and emotional support that every child deserves to feel when stepping into a classroom. Shannon Olsen writes from the perspective of a caring teacher, reminding students that they are valued, capable, and not alone. The message helps build trust and connection right from day one. Highly recommended for elementary teachers and school counselors. It’s not just a story—it’s a message every student should hear.