Free back-to-school stories for 5 and 6-year-old boys

Discover our free back-to-school stories for 5 and 6-year-old children, featuring little boys. Follow the daily lives of our heroes and share their fun and educational adventures. Let your children have fun while learning with our age-appropriate stories.

Stories about going back to school: boys (2)

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A 6-year-old boy sits on a swing smiling but slightly out of breath, short brown hair, light blue jacket, blue backpack on the ground, shiny squeaky shoes, gently pushing with his feet as he starts to get off; another ~6-year-old boy (Ben) with curly black hair and a green jacket waits just behind the swing, hands on the chain and looking grateful; a ~6-year-old girl in a pink jacket with braided hair bounces her feet, smiling and watching; a female teacher (30–40) with hair tied back and a badge reading Ms. Carter stands nearby with open arms, kindly supervising; the playground is a colorful paper-cut style court with two metal swings with textured chains, a silver slide, yellow-and-white hopscotch on gray ground, a sandbox with small mounds, decorated signs and a tree with cutout leaves; the main moment is sharing: the boy jumps off after counting to twenty to give up his spot, a clear scene of transition, waiting and kindness, with bright colors, layered textures, soft shadows and crisp outlines.

Waiting for the Swing: Leo’s First Day Back at School

Reading 13 min. 5-6 years old

On his first day of school, Leo feels nervous but learns about patience and cooperation at the playground when his teacher introduces a simple rule for taking turns on the swings.

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Une illustration destinée aux enfants représentant un petit garçon, plein d'excitation et d'appréhension, lors de sa première rentrée des classes, accompagné d'une amie aux cheveux bouclés nommée Lily, dans une école colorée et accueillante avec une grande pancarte qui dit "Bienvenue à l'école élémentaire de Meadowville".

Tommy's Magical First Day

Reading 6 min. (1) 5-6 years old Available in audio story

Tommy, a nervous but curious boy, starts his first day of school and befriends Lily, embarking on exciting adventures and discovering the magic of books in the school library.