The Teacher from the Black Lagoon

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon
by Mike Thaler

"It's the first day of school. I wonder who my teacher is!" There are many common concerns about the first day of school, but wondering about what the teacher will be like may just be one of the most common causes of nerves among students. This is a cute story to read with students about the wild things their imaginations come up with when they are scared. No worries, though: all fears are squashed when the boy in the story discovers his teacher is not only normal but also nice (and beautiful)! I wonder... what are my students thinking before they meet me on the first day of school? I will most definitely use this as a read-aloud with future students of all ages on the first day of school.