We're So Happy You're Here: A Warm Welcome for our New Student

A social emotional picture book to help elementary teachers in welcoming a new student and building classroom community.From Shannon Olsen and Sandie Sonke—author and illustrator of the 5 books in the The Classroom Community Collection, including the #1 bestselling Our Class is a Family—comes We’re So Happy You’re Here: A Warm Welcome for Our New Student.Starting at a new school can incite many different emotions- excitement, nervousness, and uncertainty. This classroom read-aloud supports elementary teachers in helping to create a smooth transition for new students who are joining the class after the school year has begun.✨ Why teachers and parents love this SEL book for kids:Validates any feelings a child may have about being “the new kid” in schoolGives new students a strong sense of belonging and acceptance in their classroom communityInspires the whole class toplay a rolein making the new student feel welcome, by practicing kindness, empathy, and inclusion✨ A valuable addition to:Elementary classroom librariesFirst day with a new student activitiesSEL lessons on empathy and kindnessA collection of inclusive, diverse children’s booksWhether you’re a teacher searching for a new student read aloud, or a parent looking for books about starting at a new school, this picture book is a helpful way of facilitating what is such an important transition in a child's life.With its kindhearted message and inviting illustrations, We’re So Happy You’re Here is like a comforting hug in book form—assuring new students that they are being welcomed with open arms into their new class family. Read more