2020 wasn’t exactly a great year. However, it produced many amazing read-aloud books! I tried to come up with 5 or even 10 of my top favorites, but I couldn’t narrow it down past 19! So here are, in my opinion, the best picture books of 2020! Check out my YouTube video for my favorite picture ... Read More
Making a Reading Plan for Break
I previously wrote about helping students to read at home. But...what happens during a school vacation? They just don't have that stability and schedule. Making a reading plan for break will help students be successful! Want to watch or listen to this information? Check out my YouTube video ... Read More
Teaching Students HOW to Read at Home
In school, we all have a fairly structured reading time. A time when students know when they should be reading, what they should be reading and where they should be reading. But, what happens when they get home? That structure isn't always there. Students may struggle with how ... Read More
Winter Holiday Picture Books
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. Want to watch or ... Read More
First Chapter Fridays
Want to watch or listen to this information? Check out the YouTube video for First Chapter Friday here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz9p0tqkkK8 What is First Chapter Friday? First Chapter Friday is a sneak-peek of a novel to entice your students to want to read the rest of the book. You ... Read More
Picture Books for Thanksgiving
November is a great time to read aloud books about Thanksgiving. And it's for talking about Native American history and gratitude, as well. Here are my favorite picture books for Thanksgiving! Want to watch or listen to this information? I’ve got a video for you! On my channel, you can learn ... Read More
