BACK TO SCHOOL-inspired poem - 'Twas the Night Before the First Day of School

"Twas the Night Before the First Day of School" Poem – Full & Half Sheet Versions

Start the school year with smiles and excitement! This sweet, lighthearted poem is the perfect way to welcome students before the first day of school. Written in a playful, rhyming style inspired by the classic ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, it captures the anticipation and joy of starting a brand-new school year.

What’s Included:

• Full-page version of the poem (great for read-alouds, bulletin boards, or first-day packets)
• Half-page version of the poem (perfect for student take-home, desk surprises, or welcome bags)

Ways to Use:

• Send home before the first day to ease first-day jitters
• Place on student desks for a cheerful welcome
• Use as part of a back-to-school bulletin board or classroom display
• Include in parent welcome packets as a fun keepsake

This makes a great, inexpensive seasonal resource teachers can use year after year.

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