When planning an Interactive Read Aloud (IRA), are you often figuring out ways to keep students from misbehaving? Or, while exploring an IRA, are you thinking, "There's no way my class can handle that. I have to stay at the front of the room!” I completely understand these feelings! However, there … [Read more...] about Classroom Management for Read Alouds
Interactive Read-Alouds
Small Moments Mentor Texts
Picture books can be powerful tools for teaching writing. Let's dive into some ways to use mentor texts to teach your students the art of writing small moments. Small moments are the heart and soul of narrative writing, and they help students focus on the details that make their stories come alive. … [Read more...] about Small Moments Mentor Texts
Picture Books about Making Friends
One of the most important skills we can teach our young students is how to make friends. Building friendships not only enhances their social development but also creates a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Using picture books in an interactive read-aloud lesson is a fantastic way to help … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Making Friends
Picture Books for Asking Questions
One of my favorite strategies for engaging young minds and fostering critical thinking is the "asking questions" strategy. Encouraging students to ask questions not only stimulates their curiosity but also enhances their comprehension and analytical skills. One powerful tool I often utilize in the … [Read more...] about Picture Books for Asking Questions
How to Compromise with It’s Mine!
Do you become frustrated when students are upset because they do not want to share? Or, are you spending precious educational minutes reminding students to be kind to one another? Unfortunately, teachers spend much time handling aspects related to not wanting to share. Since this is a crucial … [Read more...] about How to Compromise with It’s Mine!
Teaching Empathy with We’re All Wonders
Honestly, it is natural for students to prioritize themselves. They’ve grown up learning to do things independently, such as brushing their teeth and putting away their clothes. So, it makes sense that they now need instruction on how important it is to consider the feelings of others. If they do … [Read more...] about Teaching Empathy with We’re All Wonders