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A LETTER FROM YOUR TEACHER
ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

A colorful classroom-themed box labeled A Letter from Your Teacher on the First Day of School, containing 30 mini books for student gifts. A blue sticker says Less than $2 per book! and pink and blue stars decorate the image.
Illustrated cards featuring a smiling teacher in a classroom with students, colorful decorations, and welcome messages. The cards are titled “A Letter from Your Teacher on the First Day of School.”.

Give MEANINGFUL Student Gifts…

no more junk that just gets thrown away

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Students love receiving their very own copy of A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School.

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The perfect welcome gift at an event like Meet the Teacher or Back to School Night, or for students to take home on the first day.

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These heartwarming books become a keepsake—one that students hold onto from their favorite teacher.

And for you?

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dollar stores for last minute back to school gifts…
only to find out that little pack of trinkets is one
piece shy of how many you need for a class set.

JUST CLICK to order your mini books from wherever you are

(the classroom, your comfy pants at home…)

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These mini books become a tradition you can look forward to DURING EACH BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON, AS YOU START TO BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR

your new classroom family

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING...

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“I’m so excited to gift these books! They’re going to save me so much time at the beginning of the year when things are so busy. I don’t have to worry about prepping student gifts because it’s already done for me! Not only do they make students feel welcome, but they also become a wonderful keepsake for students and their families. It’s truly the perfect way to welcome your new classroom community!”

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“The perfect gift for Back-to-School Night! I absolutely love reading this book every year to my class on the first day of school. My students loved having their own personal copies to take home and share with their families. My families loved the gift as well. Shannon Olsen is one of my favorite children's authors. I love all of her books and so do my students.

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“A Letter From Your Teacher is the sweetest way to kick off the school year. This adorable book shares a heartfelt message from teacher to student. I love that it is now available in a mini book class set. It’s the perfect little gift to hand out on the first day and makes a meaningful keepsake kids (and parents!) will treasure. Such a fun and thoughtful way to start building those classroom connections from day one!”

EACH MINI BOOK CONVEYS EVERYTHING YOU’D WISH TO EXPRESS TO YOUR STUDENTS ON THE FIRST DAY:

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Gives students a warm welcome when they first join your class

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Establishes that special teacher/student connection right from the start

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Sets the tone for the new year and a strong foundation for building relationships

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Shares how you will be there to support them, and how you expect them to try their best

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Serves as a great starting point for get-to-know-you back to school activities

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Encourages a growth mindset culture where students feel safe to face challenges this year

Here’s what’s included :

A colorful display of A Letter from Your Teacher back-to-school packets, with handwritten letters from a teacher welcoming students to first grade and illustrations of a school desk and supplies.

BLANK space on the
front and back inside covers,
if you’d like to paste in your own
typed or handwritten

personalized note

FOR YOUR STUDENTS

Or add a QR code to a recording of you reading it aloud!

A VERY

special spot

on the last page
of the book for you to

sign your name

SO STUDENTS KNOW
THAT THE “THE LETTER”
is straight FROM YOU

An illustrated childrens book shows a teacher taking a photo of a diverse group of smiling children standing under a WELCOME banner in a park. Colorful markers are arranged above the open book.

30 MINIATURE PAPERBACKs

A hand holds a box labeled A Letter from Your Teacher on the First Day of School with colorful illustrations. Multiple copies of the same book are spread out underneath the box.

IN THE CUTEST LITTLE book BOX you ever did see!

It feels as thoughtful as giving personally handmade gifts… even though they’re already all done for you. Each mini book reads like a letter from the heart, with words that feel like you wrote them yourself.

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“I’m so excited to use this class set! The message is heartfelt and perfect for building connection from day one. I know my students are going to love it! Such a great way to kick off the year!!”

-Morgan

kinder teacher

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Bilingual teacher friends...

These mini books are also available in Spanish for your dual language or dual immersion classroom!

GET THEM HERE
Book cover titled Una carta de tu maestra en el primer día de escuela shows a classroom scene with a desk holding an envelope, apple, mug, and a chalkboard with a welcome drawing. Bright, colorful text and accents.
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Is gift-giving your love language?

TRY ONE OF THESE IDEAS FOR GIFTING YOUR MINIS:

1

A collection of colorful “A Letter to My Teacher” booklets and worksheets for students, featuring illustrations of children, pencils, and school themes, arranged on a white surface.

Pair it with the extension activity!
Give students their own mini book, and have them create a mini
“letter TO my teacher” booklet

2

A childrens book titled A Letter from Your Teacher is tied with string and a note that says, Dear Maxine, Happy first day of school! This book is for you. Together, we will make third grade the best year yet! ♥ Mrs. Leon.

Add some cute ribbon or
yarn with a gift tag
(this one pictured above is
a free printable)

3

An open card reads, A Letter From Your Teacher On The First Day Of School with a handwritten note from Mrs. Thompson to Abby. Colorful text and other similar cards and a gift box are visible in the background.

Get the teacher letter
template that fits perfectly
on the inside cover
(this one’s a freebie too!)

A colorful background with confetti and illustrated children features six positive reviews about gifting books to students for back-to-school, each with a five-star rating. The reviews praise the books quality and their impact in the classroom.

the mini books are perfectly sized
(not flimsy — great for little hands)

regular price: $60.00
special price: $49.95

That’s less than $2 per student, for a MEANINGFUL END OF YEAR GIFT

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MINI BOOK ORDER OPTIONS

CLASS SET OF MINI BOOKS

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1 boxed class set of 30 mini paperback books for end of year gifts

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One-time shipping (order early to help ensure delivery before your last day of school)

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Preordering is recommended, to help ensure availability... these sold out last year!

$49.95 Per Set

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MINI MAGIC: THE FIRST DAY WAY

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1 boxed class set of 30 mini paperback books for end of year gifts

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Automatically delivered to you each school year (with VIP shipping, in early spring)

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No minimum number of years to commit, you can choose to pause or cancel any anytime

$45 Per Set

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MINI MAGIC: ALL THE WAY

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Get ALL 3 class sets of mini books for back to school, the holiday season, & end of year

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Includes both A Letter From Your Teacher books (First Day & Last Day) and the Our Class is a Family: Holiday Edition

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All 3 sets will be sent to you annually, for you to have ready to gift to your students.

$42 per set

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MINI BOOKS TO GIFT throughout THE SCHOOL YEAR

Three colorful gift boxes with school-themed designs. The boxes are labeled “A Letter from Your Teacher” and “Our Class is a Family,” and are displayed on a white background with decorative starbursts.
Smiling cartoon girl with long black hair and outstretched arm. Text below reads Learning in Wonderland, with Wonderland in colorful rainbow letters. The image is inside a black circular border.

“This set of mini books is perfect to give out as back to school gifts. Inside the super adorable box, you’ll find 30 copies of A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School and the same beautiful illustrations as the full size book.

You can write a note on the inside front cover, or go to the back and sign your name, and you are good to go.

Imagine being a student and walking to your desk and finding your very own mini book welcoming you to your new classroom.”

-Maribel

@learninginwonderland

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Frequently asked questions

What if I have more than 30 kids in my class?

Individual student mini books are available to purchase individually (separate from the boxed set) for $2.99 each.

These can be added onto an order of the box set of 30 mini books, or if you have a small class size, you could also choose to order mini books individually instead of the whole set of 30.

Alternatively (and more cost-effectively), many teachers opt to save any extra books in the box set for the following school year or to split them with a co-worker.

Yes! Many teachers love doing “A Letter TO my teacher” activity together with their class after reading A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School.

You can get the best pricing when ordering direct (from the author) through the Life Between Summers Shop. You’ll save $10 off the regular price of a class set of mini books, at under $2 per book!

Or for the very best savings, select either one of the MINI MAGIC options to get the deepest discounted pricing:

  • THE FIRST DAY WAY– the first day of school mini books will be automatically delivered to you each school year ($15 off)
  • ALL THE WAY– all 3 mini book boxes for back to school, the holiday season, and the end of the year will be automatically delivered to you each school year ($55 off)

Yes! The Spanish version of these mini books for back to school are available HERE.

GIVE A GIFT THAT FEELS LIKE YOU

without adding more to your plate

A colorful box labeled A Letter from Your Teacher on the First Day of School, decorated with bunting, a classroom desk illustration, and a yellow sticker that says Classroom Set of 30 Mini Books.

If you want a simple way to set the tone
for the type of classroom community
you want to create this school year—this is it.

Give each child their own special book
that helps communicate all of your most important sentiments on the first day of school.

Get your Class Set of Mini Books, the gift of a strong foundation for students to build a meaningful connection with their teacher

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