To me, September has always meant Back to School time! It’s when kids are heading back into the classroom and a fresh new year has begun. It’s my favorite time of the year! To celebrate, I’ve pulled together my favorite read aloud books for September. I’m sharing all of these books on video as … [Read more...] about Read Aloud Books for September
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Back to School Books
Those first few weeks of school are a whirlwind, aren't they? You are establishing routines and procedures, all while trying to get to know each other. As the teacher, you are working hard to set the precedent for how the class will run. Incorporating read alouds that lend themselves to having … [Read more...] about Back to School Books
Summer Read Aloud Books
The weather is warming up and that means summer is finally here! It’s a great time to head outside with a good book to read aloud to your students or even your own kids. I gathered up some stories about pools, beaches, and even some non-fiction choices. Check out these summer read aloud … [Read more...] about Summer Read Aloud Books
Read Aloud Books for Pride Month
June is Pride Month! This is a great time to share books with students to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Picture books are an excellent tool for teaching respect, acceptance and understanding. Check out my favorite read aloud books for Pride Month! I’m sharing all these books on video too! … [Read more...] about Read Aloud Books for Pride Month
Read Aloud Books for June
June is finally here and I’ve got some great read aloud books for you! Each one celebrates a fun and unique holiday during the month. Whether you are still in school during June (we are, here in New England!) or reading to kids at home, these picture books are a great place to start. So, here are … [Read more...] about Read Aloud Books for June
Moving Grade Levels … What About the Books?
So, you just found out that you are moving to a new grade level next year. What do you do with all your classroom books?? You could do what I did and store them all in a box in your basement. But…I don’t recommend that! When I moved from second grade to fifth grade, I thought I had to get rid of … [Read more...] about Moving Grade Levels … What About the Books?