Calling all passionate teachers who are drowning in lesson planning...
Imagine having the perfect book and lesson plan for every skill you need to teach… all organized and ready when you are.
Let's be honest about what literacy instruction really looks like for most teachers:
That Sunday night feeling when you realize you haven't found the perfect book to teach inferencing tomorrow.
Late nights scrolling through endless Pinterest boards, searching for read aloud ideas that somehow align with both your standards and your sanity.
The disappointment when you rush through a beautiful picture book because there just isn't enough time in your packed schedule
That pinch of guilt as you choose between preparing thoughtful read aloud questions or being present for family dinner.
Your teacher preparation program never warned you that teaching reading would consume your personal life, did it?
Picture this in your classroom:
This isn’t some read aloud fantasy. It’s what happens when you have the right resources at your fingertips.
A membership for 1st and 2nd grade teachers with engaging interactive read aloud lessons.
The Colorful Apple Book Club transforms how you approach reading instruction by providing carefully curated book collections paired with ready-to-use lesson plans, discussion guides, and activities that actually work.
No more late nights. No more Sunday planning stress. No more disappointed faces during reading time.
created by educators who understand the real classroom
that builds genuine reading engagement
disguised as fun (your little secret!)
that works with your existing schedule
so you can have a life outside school
The teaching world tells us great teachers spend countless hours preparing perfect read aloud lessons.
But what if that’s just not true?
What if the secret to creating magical read aloud moments isn’t working harder but having the right resources at your fingertips?
This realization changed everything for me. After years of lugging home bags of picture books and spending weekends creating activities, I discovered something revolutionary: With thoughtfully designed, ready-made read aloud lessons, my students learned MORE, and I worked LESS.
That’s why I created the Colorful Apple Book Club—to help you spark those “aha!” moments using read alouds that work for your unique classroom, without sacrificing your evenings and weekends.
Because you deserve resources that honor both your teaching expertise and your limited planning time.
This is one amazing product! I love everything about it! Not only do you provide engaging lessons tied to specific books, you also have them formulated in a way where I can focus on a skill each week. Thank you so much for this TREMENDOUS resource!
2nd Grade Teacher
We carefully select books that:
Each book comes with:
Save hours with:
Feel confident with:
Complete, ready-to-use lesson plans save you hours of preparation time while ensuring your read alouds are purposeful, engaging, and aligned with the standards you need to teach.
Strategic, pre-written questions eliminate on-the-spot thinking and help you guide meaningful discussions while maintaining story flow—just place them in your books and you're ready to go.
Visual learning tools that support classroom management during read alouds, reinforce key concepts, and provide a consistent structure that keeps students focused and engaged with the story.
Thoughtfully designed activities that help students process what they've heard, demonstrate understanding, and extend learning beyond just listening—all without creating more work for you.
Engaging activities that bring books to life, making abstract concepts concrete while giving students those memorable learning experiences that make read alouds special.
Versatile, standards-aligned activities that let you address multiple curriculum requirements through one carefully selected book, making it easy to differentiate and maximize your instructional time.
“These interactive read alouds are wonderful! The questions are great and make it easy to read and answer questions with a good flow! My students loved the stories we read so far and I will definitely be purchasing more of these read alouds!! Awesome resource!”
1st Grade Teacher
The perfect read aloud resources should:
The Colorful Apple Book Club delivers all this and more with our picture book-based lessons.
Join us today and transform your read aloud moments without sacrificing your evenings and weekends.
Absolutely! The Book Club materials are designed to supplement and enhance your mandated curriculum, not replace it. Many teachers use our resources during their reader’s workshop time or as enrichment.
Our current book units are specifically crafted for grades 1-2, with differentiation suggestions to accommodate various reading levels within these grades.
Yes, our units are designed to accompany specific books. However, we’ve intentionally selected titles commonly found in school libraries and classroom collections. Many teachers report already owning about 60% of our featured books.
Most teachers report spending just 10-15 minutes reviewing each day’s lesson before implementation. The materials are designed to be truly “grab and go” while still providing exceptional instructional quality.
Due to the nature of these products, no refunds are available. However, you may cancel your subscription at any time.
Most teachers report spending just 10-15 minutes reviewing each day’s lesson before implementation. The materials are designed to be truly “grab and go” while still providing exceptional instructional quality.
Hello! I’m Sara, the creator of the Colorful Apple Book Club.
After 10 years in the classroom, I know firsthand the struggle of trying to create engaging literacy experiences while maintaining some semblance of work-life balance.
What started as resources for my own classroom has grown into a passionate mission to help teachers everywhere reclaim their evenings while providing exceptional reading instruction.
Every resource in our collection has been tested with real students, refined based on teacher feedback, and aligned with current best practices in literacy instruction.
I can’t wait to share these transformative resources with you and your students!
If you’re wondering whether the Colorful Apple Book Club is right for your specific teaching situation, I’d love to hear from you!
Contact me directly at [email protected] with your questions, and I’ll personally respond to help you determine if our resources align with your needs.
Remember, exceptional teaching doesn’t have to come at the expense of your wellbeing. There’s a better way to teach reading, and it starts here.