The read aloud is such a powerful tool for both children and adults. Sharing a book is such a positive way to bring people together. What if we don't have access to a book, though? To help you out, I've created a collection of picture book read aloud videos that can be used both in and out of the ... Read More
Planning an Interactive Read Aloud Lesson
An interactive read aloud is a powerful way to engage all your students in a book while teaching important strategies. Let's walk through the steps of creating an interactive read aloud lesson for your class. Choose a book for the interactive read aloud lesson Choose a book that works with ... Read More
What is an Interactive Read-Aloud?
What is an interactive read aloud? An interactive read aloud is a planned and purposeful read aloud. It encourages both deeper thinking and respectful discussion. It is whole group instruction in which the teacher reads aloud a text and occasionally pauses for discussion. The focus is on ... Read More
Poetry Books for Kids
April is National Poetry Month, when we can celebrate poets and their writing. Books are a wonderful way to share poems with kids and how amazing the language can be. Here are some of my favorite poetry books for kids! This post contains affiliate links. Read my full ... Read More
Poetry Books for Upper Elementary
Poetry books for upper elementary classrooms can be tricky to find. Students are beyond the simple poems of younger grades, but might not be quite ready for the poetry they'll read in high school. Free verse books are a great way to keep students engaged in poems! This post contains affiliate ... Read More
Reading Month Activities
Did you know that March is National Reading Month? While we should be reading and celebrating books all year long, this gives us the extra opportunity to promote literacy. All month long, you can add in some bonus activities to motivate and engage the readers in your classroom. Here are some ... Read More
