Students love to sit down and listen to a good book. There is something magical about how invested and interested each student becomes when listening. While teachers would love to read books to students all day, there are many standards to teach. So, time for read alouds often becomes limited. Since … [Read more...] about Interactive Read Alouds vs. Read Alouds
Interactive Read-Alouds
How to Choose Books for an IRA
Honestly, there is so much pressure on teachers when picking a book for an interactive read aloud! This one book needs to be one that all students will enjoy. However, all students have different backgrounds and interests. While some enjoy football and Legos, others prefer dancing and making crafts. … [Read more...] about How to Choose Books for an IRA
Books about Respect for Kids
I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check out the Books about Respect for Kids on my Youtube channel. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Books about Respect for Kids Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller While Mr. Rabbit is excited … [Read more...] about Books about Respect for Kids
Winter Olympics Picture Books
The Winter Olympics are right around the corner, and the winter games offer an opportunity to teach students about lessons in perseverance, determination, setting goals, and winning and losing. And, there are some really cool sports to watch! So, let's kick off the Winter Olympics with some fun … [Read more...] about Winter Olympics Picture Books
Worry Books for Kids
Worry is something we all struggle with at times. Even our students. Worry, anxiety, and fear are not uncommon among children. And picture books are a way to explain these big concepts to children, but it's also a reminder that it is ok to feel these emotions, but also they aren't alone. Picture … [Read more...] about Worry Books for Kids
January Read Aloud Books
I'm so excited to be ringing in the new year with a fun list of books, and a new month comes with a fun list of read-alouds to celebrate all of the unique holidays celebrated throughout the month. And, these are great books to read as you head back into the classroom after winter break. Here is a … [Read more...] about January Read Aloud Books