Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: Strictly No Elephants by Lisa MantchevIn this book ... a young boy isn't allowed to join the Pet Club because his pet is a tiny elephant. The Pet Club doesn't understand that pets come in all different shapes and sizes, just like friends. So the boy and his elephant ... Read More
Read-Aloud: The Wild Robot
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: The Wild Robot by Peter BrownIn this book ... we meet Roz, a robot who has landed on a remote island. Roz goes on a journey to make her days meaningful by surrounding herself with friends and doing things with others. But what happens when her past comes back to ... Read More
Read-Aloud: The Most Magnificent Thing
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley SpiresIn this book ... we meet a young girl who wants to make the most magnificent thing! But she learn that it isn't easy. After trying and failing many times, she finally gets it just right!Recommended for: perseverance, growth ... Read More
Read-Aloud: How to Read a Story
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: How to Read a Story by Kate MessnerIn this book ... we learn the process of becoming a reader, from pulling a book off the shelf, to finding a buddy to read with, to reading aloud, and finally coming to The End.Recommended for: grades K-3Check out more Colorful ... Read More
Read-Aloud Novels to Build Empathy
Building empathy among your students can be a challenge, especially in upper elementary grades. Using read-aloud novels can provide that bridge for having difficult conversations in the classroom. These are my top five read-aloud novels to build empathy. I like to use them at the beginning of the ... Read More
Tips for Reading at Home
Students should be reading at home every night. Easier said than done, right? In this busy age, it can be a challenge for families to read at home with their children every night. These tips for reading at home will help encourage parents make it a habit.Why Students Aren't Reading at HomeMaybe ... Read More