The holiday season is upon us which means it’s the perfect time to talk about being thankful and the importance of expressing gratitude with our students. When we are able to reflect on the things that we are thankful for, and show gratitude for even the little things we are happier and healthier in … [Read more...] about Thankful Read-Aloud Books
Interactive Read-Alouds
SEL Picture Books
Social Emotional Learning is more important than ever! Picture books are an amazing way to teach SEL skills in the classroom. Here are some of my favorite SEL picture books to share with your class! I’m sharing all of these books on video too! Check out the Social Emotional Learning Books video … [Read more...] about SEL Picture Books
Books about Elections and Voting for Kids
Election Day is coming up! What a perfect time to start discussing this important event with your students. This can be a tricky topic to address, though, especially in the younger grades. Picture books are the answer! Using books about elections and voting can make the concept much easier for … [Read more...] about Books about Elections and Voting for Kids
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
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
Kindness Books for the Classroom
As teachers, we want our students to be kind. One of the best ways that I know how to teach them that is with picture book read-alouds! Kindness books are an invaluable tool for discussion. Books help send that message by introducing students to engaging, kind characters and story lines that … [Read more...] about Kindness Books for the Classroom