Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchioIn this book ... Grace is surprised to find that there have been no female presidents! She decides that she wants to be the first and her school hosts an election. This book is a fun introduction to the American electoral ... Read More
Career Exploration Books for Kids
What do your students want to be when they grow up? Using career exploration books for kids will help! An important skill for students to learn is how to identify their strengths and interests, which will someday lead to a career that they will love. By starting early, students become aware of ... Read More
Read-Aloud: In My Heart
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: In My Heart by Jo WitekIn this book ... happiness, sadness, anger, shyness, bravery. Our hearts can feel so many things! Jo Witek's book explores a wide range of emotions. She describes each one physically, making it easier for young kids to understand.Recommended ... Read More
Books to Teach Rules in the Classroom
Mentor texts are great for teaching content areas, however, it is also wonderful to use books to teach rules in the classroom. Starting the year off by laying the groundwork for rules and expectations will make the rest of the year run so much smoother!Why Use Books to Teach Rules?"A story meets the ... Read More
Read-Aloud: Restart
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: Restart by Gordon KormanIn this book ... Chase falls off a roof and has amnesia. He doesn't know who anyone is...including himself. As he goes about the school year, he learns the person he once was and if that is the person he still wants to be. Recommended for: ... Read More
Parent Teacher Conference Forms for Reading
It's that time of year! As we enter into parent teacher conference season, it's important for us to share our students' reading information with parents. However, it can be really overwhelming when we start talking about fluency and reading levels. We hand them parent teacher conference forms, ... Read More