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
Read Alouds
Planning a Read-Aloud
Do you want to be able to read more books aloud to your students? Is your read-aloud the first thing to get bumped on a busy day? This was me too! Until I started intentionally planning a read-aloud in my classroom. Here are some things that worked for me and how I think they can help you … [Read more...] about Planning a Read-Aloud
Picture Books for Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning is such an important topic in the elementary school classroom. SEL skills are more important than ever! Books are a great way to introduce them to students. Here is a huge collection of picture books for Social Emotional Learning! Books for Social Emotional … [Read more...] about Picture Books for Social Emotional Learning
Picture Books about Decision Making
Helping students understand how to make decisions is an important SEL skill. Using read alouds can help start a discussion about it. Here are a few of my favorite picture books about decision making skills! Picture Books about Decision Making Skills: Click each link to find books for each … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Decision Making
Picture Books about Social Awareness
Helping students understand social awareness is an important SEL skill. Using read alouds can help start a discussion about it. Here are a few of my favorite picture books about social awareness skills! Picture Books about Social Awareness Skills: Click each link to find books for each … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Social Awareness
Picture Books about Self Management
Learning to stay organized, persevere, and setting goals are important skills for students to learn. They can be tricky though. Picture books can help! Here are a few of my favorite picture books about self management. Picture Books about Self Management: Click each link to find books for … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Self Management