Do you celebrate World Read Aloud Day? It was founded by LitWorld in 2010 and it focuses on the power of the read aloud. It stresses how read-alouds build community and the importance of amplifying new stories. Here are a few of my favorite World Read Aloud Day activities. Check out World Read … [Read more...] about World Read Aloud Day Activities
Books
Presidents’ Day Books
Presidents’ Day is celebrated every year on the the third Monday of February. I’ve pulled together my favorite read-alouds to help you teach your class about this holiday! Here are some great Presidents’ Day books for you to share. Want to watch or listen instead? I’ve got a video on my … [Read more...] about Presidents’ Day Books
Goal Setting Picture Books
We want our students to be problem solvers. We want them to be able to set goals and achieve them! Giving them something to focus on and work towards will build their perseverance. Using picture books allows them to see someone else go through this process. It gives them an outside … [Read more...] about Goal Setting Picture Books
2021 Picture Books I’m Excited About!
Raise your hand if you are just. about. done. with the year 2021. I sure am! As I look forward to the new year, I want to share a few of the 2021 picture books that will be released this year. Here are the ones I am most excited about! Check out my YouTube video for the 2021 picture books I'm … [Read more...] about 2021 Picture Books I’m Excited About!
The Best Picture Books of 2020
2020 wasn’t exactly a great year. However, it produced many amazing read-aloud books! I tried to come up with 5 or even 10 of my top favorites, but I couldn’t narrow it down past 19! So here are, in my opinion, the best picture books of 2020! Check out my YouTube video for my favorite picture … [Read more...] about The Best Picture Books of 2020
Winter Holiday Picture Books
The month of December is a wonderful time to talk about all the different holidays that your students celebrate. Reading aloud winter holiday picture books is a great way to start the conversation with your students! Here are a few that I rounded up for you to check out. Want to watch or … [Read more...] about Winter Holiday Picture Books