No matter what month it is, friendship is one of those topics that can always be addressed in the classroom. Read-alouds are an excellent way to address the important topics associated with friendship. Using picture books is a great way to model behaviors and start discussions on what it means … [Read more...] about Friendship Read-Aloud Books
Interactive Read-Alouds
Wordless Read-Aloud Books
Wordless picture books are an amazing tool to teach with! I’ve received many requests on how to implement these fascinating books into your classrooms. While wordless pictures books are great, they are used a bit differently in the classroom, and require a bit more time and prep. I'm … [Read more...] about Wordless Read-Aloud Books
Thankful Read-Aloud Books
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
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