I Scream! Ice Cream! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

This book is a heartfelt thank-you note from a student to the second grade teacher who had a special knack for spinning her challenges in a positive way. A Letter to My Teacher– Deborah Hopkinson There is even a blank space in the back for you to sign your own name so the letter comes from you! This is SUCH a perfect book to read to your class and a great anchor for having students write about their favorite memories of the school year. The teacher expresses how proud she is of them and how she will miss them but also cheers them on for all the exciting things they have ahead of them. The story is written as a letter from the teacher’s point of view and invites the class to reflect back on the memories, connections, challenges, and successes they had in school.

These read-alouds are sure with the farewells and help to send your students off on the right path into summer! A Letter from Your Teacher on the Last Day Of School – Sharma OlsenĮvery time I read this book, I cry! Although I’m not teaching in my own classroom right now, it brings back so many memories and emotions of year end.

Here are some of my favorite books for sharing as the school year draws to a close and to inspire students to head into summer filled with inspiration and adventure. Endings are hard, so it’s nice to have some books on hand to share over the coming weeks to help your students transition into summer and reflect on their year with you. June marks the end of another school year and a time when you are preparing to say your good-byes to your class.

Can you actually believe that it’s almost JUNE? I am having a very hard time with the calendar turn that will take place later this week.

I Scream! Ice Cream! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal