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by Julie Danneberg, Judy Love
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Amillio Farrington's collection of books
Sarah Jane Hartwell, like a lot of us, has some first day jitters and does not want to leave the house. This story is a great read and is relate-able. Not only students but also teachers can relate to this story. This book can be used as an ice breaker for the first day of class; also for the teache...
mrscstrickland
mrscstrickland rated it 6 years ago
Reading level and Leveling System: Guided Reading: L Lexile Measure: AD520L Sarah Jane Hartwell is hiding under her covers and does not want to go to school. Mr. Hartwell reminds her how much she liked her other school and asks her to think of all the new friends she'll meet. Mr. Hartwell finall...
Ms.Wolfe's Classroom Books and Finds
This is the one of the best back to school books there is! The main character of this story is SO nervous for her first day of school. Her dad has to encourage her and help her get to school, despite her many protests. However, the reader gets a BIG surprise when they finds out that the main charact...
Ms. Garcia's Library
Ms. Garcia's Library rated it 6 years ago
First Day Jitters is a book about a teacher who is scared to go to school on the first day of school. She misses her old school and plays all of the scenarios that could happen on her first day of class. She worries whether she will like this new school. The book provides a good laugh and children m...
Mel1212
Mel1212 rated it 6 years ago
Brief Review: First Day Jitters is about a girl named Sarah who is worried about her first day of school. A girl named Sarah who is fighting a man about getting out of bed to get ready for the first day of school because she is worried about starting over in a new school. Idea of how it can be used ...
Miss. Swiney's Classroom Library
Miss. Swiney's Classroom Library rated it 6 years ago
Sarah Jane Hartwell is very anxious about her first day at a new school. She imagines problematic events happening and does not want to get out of bed. This story provides a unique perspective: Sarah Jane Hartwell is the new teacher, not the new student! I would love to read this story on the first ...
Book Blog
Book Blog rated it 6 years ago
This is the heartwarming story of a girl who is scared to go to school on her first day. She hides in her bed, and shows in other ways that she is nervous about what's to come. At the end of the book, the reader realizes that girl is not a student, but is actually the teacher. This book could help...
Mrs. Pinson's Library
Mrs. Pinson's Library rated it 6 years ago
First Day Jitters is one of my personal favorite books for the first day of school. The main character Sarah Jane Hartwell is dreading her first day of school and does not want to get out of her bed. When she arrives to school, the principal welcomes her and takes her to her classroom as he introduc...
Miss. Contorno's Library
Miss. Contorno's Library rated it 6 years ago
Sarah Jane is not excited for the first day of school! She struggles getting out of the bed and getting ready for school. Her dad tries so hard to get her out the door for school. Once she gets to school, the principal greets her and walks her to her classroom. She is then introduced as the new teac...
Ms. Nguyen's Favorite Books
Ms. Nguyen's Favorite Books rated it 6 years ago
The first day of school brings excitement, happiness, and jitters to students and grown ups alike! First Day Jitters can be read to students of any grade on the first day of a new school year. Many students can relate to the character in the book on the first day of school. The book shows that ev...
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