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 about ... 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 to ... 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 listen to ... 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 (or a ... 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 about ... Read More
Kindness Books for the Classroom
As teachers, we want our students to be kind. One of the best ways that I know how to teach them that is with picture book read-alouds! Kindness books are an invaluable tool for discussion.Books help send that message by introducing students to engaging, kind characters and story lines that ... Read More