Understanding our strengths and how to face challenges can be tricky for our students! Here is a list of my favorite picture books about strengths and challenges.This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea BeatyRosie dreams of being … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Strengths & Challenges
Reading
Picture Books about Kindness
We encourage our students to show kindness, but do they know how? Using read alouds can help kids with this important Social Emotional skill. Here is a list of a few of my favorite picture books for kindness.This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.I Walk with … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Kindness
Picture Books about Empathy
Developing empathy is a hard concept for young kids. Using read alouds to teach students this SEL skill can help! Here is a list of some of my favorite books about empathy to use in the classroom.This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.Stand in My Shoes by Bob … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Empathy
Interactive Read Aloud Books
Text selection is the most important element of a strong reading experience. So, how do we choose the best interactive read aloud books? While it’s easy to simply grab a book off the shelf, we are working on being intentional with our read-alouds in order to save time. This means that we shouldn't … [Read more...] about Interactive Read Aloud Books
Interactive Read Aloud Questions
One way to engage students during a read aloud is by asking questions. Creating meaningful questions can be a challenge, however. How we ask questions that help students’ understanding of the book, without interrupting the flow of the story?I'm sharing these tips on video as well! Check out the … [Read more...] about Interactive Read Aloud Questions
Making Online Read Alouds Interactive
Making online read alouds interactive can be tricky! During a time of distance learning, you are not right there with your class. Your students are easily distracted by everything going on around them. Here are some ways to make your virtual read-alouds more engaging for your kids!Making Online … [Read more...] about Making Online Read Alouds Interactive