How to Start First Chapter Friday in Your Elementary Classroom

Looking for a fun, low-prep way to hook your elementary students on reading?

In this video, I’ll walk you through how to set up and use First Chapter Friday to build excitement around books in your classroom. 🎉

Each Friday, introduce a new book by reading the first chapter aloud—just enough to spark curiosity and get students eager to read more!

We’ll cover:

✨ Choosing books that capture interest (with recommendations for upper elementary!)
✨ Tips for building suspense and encouraging students to check out the book on their own
✨ Ideas for discussions and quick, engaging follow-up activities

If you're looking for a way to support independent reading and keep students excited about new books, First Chapter Friday might be just what you need! 📚

Grab some printable and digital tools in my TpT store to make your First Chapter Fridays even easier to implement. 👇

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