Creating special reading moments in our classrooms doesn't have to mean hours of extra preparation or elaborate Pinterest-worthy displays. As teachers, we're already juggling countless priorities and packed schedules. That's why I've gathered 10 Reading Week ideas that you can implement with minimal ... Read More

Picture this: it's almost 3:00 PM, you're racing through your lesson plans, and suddenly you realize you haven't done your read aloud today. Again. That sinking feeling hits your stomach because you know just how powerful read alouds can be, but somehow they keep getting pushed aside. If this sounds ... Read More

Interactive Read Aloud Series Part 5: How to Extend the Read Aloud Lesson You've just finished reading a wonderful picture book to your class. The last page is turned, you close the book, and... now what? If you've ever felt uncertain about how to ... Read More

Interactive Read Aloud Series Part 4: How to Build Engagement During a Read Aloud As teachers, we all dream of those magical read aloud moments where every student is completely engaged, thinking deeply, and eager to participate. While these moments ... Read More

Interactive Read Aloud Series Part 3: How to Deliver the Read Aloud Lesson Delivering an effective interactive read aloud is one of the most powerful instructional tools we have as educators. When done well, it creates opportunities for deep learning, ... Read More

Interactive Read Aloud Series Part 2: How to Choose a Book for Your Read Aloud We've all been there – standing in front of our classroom library, staring at hundreds of books, wondering which one to choose for tomorrow's read aloud. Maybe you've even ... Read More