Spanish
Back-to-School Books

Our collection of authentic Spanish back-to-school books for K-1 bilingual and dual language classrooms are specifically chosen leveled books, designed to support young bilingual learners as they transition into the new school year. These books are tailored to engage and comfort young elementary students with stories that explore themes of starting school, making friends, and discovering new environments in school. Vibrant illustrations, eye-catching photography, and simple, relatable fiction and nonfiction text help reduce student uncertainty about the new school year, and build excitement about learning and going to school. The use of repetitive, easy-to-understand Spanish text aids in reinforcing early Spanish language skills, making these books an excellent resource for early Spanish language acquisition and Spanish literacy development.

These back-to-school Spanish books not only bolster Spanish vocabulary, Spanish grammar, and Spanish language structure, but also help instill in students early elementary classroom scenes, routines, and behavior, making them a multifaceted educational resource for bilingual and dual language teachers. Whether used during group reading sessions, as part of a bilingual or dual language classroom library, or for individual or independent reading, these authentic Spanish books set a positive and enthusiastic tone for the school year. For Spanish and bilingual educators, these books provide an easy way to integrate and combine Spanish language development and social-emotional learning, helping students feel prepared and eager to embark on their educational journey in the new school year.