Teachers spend hours upon hours trying to find ways to get students to be active in the classroom. Many times, only a few students are eager to participate. However, teachers want all students to share, discuss, and collaborate. This is why they are always looking for ways to create exciting, ... Read More
Interactive Read Alouds vs. Read Alouds
Students love to sit down and listen to a good book. There is something magical about how invested and interested each student becomes when listening. While teachers would love to read books to students all day, there are many standards to teach. So, time for read alouds often becomes limited. Since ... Read More
What Questions to Ask During an IRA
Teachers have to get through so many standards each year. So, they find creative ways to combine what students have to learn with something they love. For instance, they have tons of literary standards to learn. Since all the different terms, such as main idea and theme, can seem overwhelming, ... Read More
How to Choose Books for an IRA
Honestly, there is so much pressure on teachers when picking a book for an interactive read aloud! This one book needs to be one that all students will enjoy. However, all students have different backgrounds and interests. While some enjoy football and Legos, others prefer dancing and making crafts. ... Read More
Funny Books for Kids
We love books that make us laugh! They are so engaging for children of all ages, and especially beginning and reluctant readers. So today I have bundled together a collection of funny books for kids – these picture books are guaranteed to make you (and your kids!) laugh out loud.I’m ... Read More
New Books – March 2023
I love finding brand new books to share with you! It’s amazing how many new books were released this month. Check out these new books from March 2023!I’m sharing all these books on video as well! Check out the New Books March 2023 episode on my YouTube channel.This post contains affiliate ... Read More