October is such a fun month to read aloud to your class!  There are so many engaging picture books that you can share for the holidays and the winter season.  This month, in the Colorful Apple Book Club, you'll find some of my favorites!  There are books about the winter solstice, holidays around ... Read More

November is such a fun month to read aloud to your class!  There are so many engaging picture books that you can share for Halloween and fall.  This month, in the Colorful Apple Book Club, you'll find some of my favorites!  There are books about turkeys, pumpkins and delicious food!  Check out the ... Read More

October is Positive Attitude Month.  This makes it a great opportunity to share books on being happy and finding the positive in each day!  It's important to remind students that we aren't going to be happy all the time and that's okay.  But each of these positive attitude books will help your ... Read More

It's time for new picture book releases!  Check out these new November picture books that are going to be released in 2024 (and add some to your TBR list!). Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7ijYT0uJOg New Books November 2024 Be Careful, ... Read More

Veterans Day is U.S. federal holiday that honors American veterans of all wars - whether or not they currently serve.  It gives us the opportunity to show our gratitude for the sacrifices they made to protect our freedoms.  Veterans Day picture books provide a way to share this important holiday ... Read More

When it comes to teaching young writers, procedural writing lessons can be a lot of fun. Children love the chance to show off something they know how to do! After all, that’s essentially what this form of expository writing is — writing a “how to” or procedure.  And what better way to show off how ... Read More