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
July Read Aloud Books
July is the perfect month to grab a picture book and head outside to read! There are some fun holidays to celebrate in the month, as well. I’m sharing picture books to read aloud for each of these unique days. Check out these July read aloud books to share with your students or own kids at ... 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