We want our students to be problem solvers. We want them to be able to set goals and achieve them! Giving them something to focus on and work towards will build their perseverance. Using picture books allows them to see someone else go through this process. It gives them an outside perspective … [Read more...] about Goal Setting Picture Books
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2021 Picture Books I’m Excited About!
Raise your hand if you are just. about. done. with the year 2021. I sure am! As I look forward to the new year, I want to share a few of the 2021 picture books that will be released this year. Here are the ones I am most excited about!Check out my YouTube video for the 2021 picture books I'm … [Read more...] about 2021 Picture Books I’m Excited About!
The Best Picture Books of 2020
2020 wasn’t exactly a great year. However, it produced many amazing read-aloud books! I tried to come up with 5 or even 10 of my top favorites, but I couldn’t narrow it down past 19! So here are, in my opinion, the best picture books of 2020!Check out my YouTube video for my favorite picture … [Read more...] about The Best Picture Books of 2020
Making a Reading Plan for Break
I previously wrote about helping students to read at home. But...what happens during a school vacation? They just don't have that stability and schedule. Making a reading plan for break will help students be successful!Want to watch or listen to this information? Check out my YouTube video about … [Read more...] about Making a Reading Plan for Break
Teaching Students HOW to Read at Home
In school, we all have a fairly structured reading time. A time when students know when they should be reading, what they should be reading and where they should be reading.But, what happens when they get home? That structure isn't always there. Students may struggle with how to … [Read more...] about Teaching Students HOW to Read at Home
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 listen to … [Read more...] about Winter Holiday Picture Books