The month of December is a wonderful time to talk about all the different holidays that your students celebrate. Reading aloud winter holiday picture books is a great way to start the conversation with your students! Here are a few that I rounded up for you to check out. Winter Holiday Picture ... Read More
Picture Books to Teach Gratitude
Teaching students about gratitude can have a lasting impact on their lives both in and out of the classroom. Using stories can help instill this trait. Read on for a full list of picture books to teach gratitude! *Note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click a link and ... Read More
Read-Aloud: Brave
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: Brave by Stacy McAnulty In this book ... we learn what courage looks like. There are examples for helping others. McAnulty also shares how students can show bravery. In addition to the words, the illustrations have an important message! A wonderful book to add ... Read More
Read Alouds in Upper Elementary
Wait...read alouds in upper elementary? Yes! Not only do the older kids enjoy listening to someone read (though they might not admit it), but it's beneficial for them as well. Benefits of read alouds in upper elementary We want our students to see the true joy in reading. By reading aloud ... Read More
Books about Elections and Voting for Kids
Election Day is coming up! What a perfect time to start discussing this important event with your students. This can be a tricky topic to address, though, especially in the younger grades. Picture books are the answer! Using books about elections and voting can make the concept much easier for ... Read More
Read-Aloud: The Very Last Castle
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: The Very Last Castle by Travis Jonker In this book ... a young girl is curious about the last castle standing in her town. Everyone convinces her not to go in because there could be monsters or snakes. When she ventures inside, she is surprised by what she ... Read More