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
Ten Ways to Get Students Excited About Books
How do I get students excited about books?There are so many ways to get students excited about books! Here are just 10 ways to share just how wonderful reading can be!1. Read aloudReading aloud to your students (at any age) is the most important thing you can do to encourage students to read more. ... Read More
Reading Strategies for Parents
Have you ever had a parent ask, "how can I help my child read at home?" My answer was always simple - "read with them!" However, that's not always as easy for parents as it is for teachers. I wanted to be able to give them more. So I created a toolkit of reading strategies for parents.Want your ... Read More