Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15 every year. This is the perfect time to learn about the incredible people, events, ideas and achievements contributed by Hispanic Americans. These books celebrate characters, authors, and illustrators. Here are a few of my favorite books for ... Read More
September 11th Books
Patriot Day is the time that we remember the horrific events of September 11, 2001. How do we talk about this day with our students, who were not alive when 9/11 happened? Picture books are where I always turn to talk about the difficult topics. They provide a bridge for students (and adults) to ... Read More
Read Aloud Books for September
To me, September has always meant Back to School time! It’s when kids are heading back into the classroom and a fresh new year has begun. It’s my favorite time of the year! To celebrate, I’ve pulled together my favorite read aloud books for September. I’m sharing all of these books on video as ... Read More
Back to School Books
Those first few weeks of school are a whirlwind, aren't they? You are establishing routines and procedures, all while trying to get to know each other. As the teacher, you are working hard to set the precedent for how the class will run. Incorporating read alouds that lend themselves to having ... Read More
Read Aloud PD Books
We know that reading aloud in the classroom is more than just picking up a book. There’s a lot that goes into a read aloud in order to make it a memorable experience for students. And there are so many experts in the field that share their expertise. Here are some of my favorite read aloud PD ... Read More
Summer Read Aloud Books
The weather is warming up and that means summer is finally here! It’s a great time to head outside with a good book to read aloud to your students or even your own kids. I gathered up some stories about pools, beaches, and even some non-fiction choices. Check out these summer read aloud ... Read More
