How can we get our students engaged in high quality books? We want all students to be interacting with the text and participating in group discussion. Here are six different ways interactive read aloud strategies. Determine which ones will work best with your students and the text that you’ve … [Read more...] about Interactive Read Aloud Strategies
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Planning an Interactive Read Aloud Lesson
An interactive read aloud is a powerful way to engage all your students in a book while teaching important strategies. Let's walk through the steps of creating an interactive read aloud lesson for your class.I’m sharing all of this information on video as well! Check out the Planning an Interactive … [Read more...] about Planning an Interactive Read Aloud Lesson
What is an Interactive Read-Aloud?
Interactive read alouds are an amazing teaching tool to use in the classroom. These planned out lessons can make books and concepts come to life for students! In this post, I'm breaking down exactly what is an interactive read aloud.I’m sharing all of this information on video as well! Check out … [Read more...] about What is an Interactive Read-Aloud?
Poetry Books for Kids
April is National Poetry Month, when we can celebrate poets and their writing. Books are a wonderful way to share poems with kids and how amazing the language can be. Here are some of my favorite poetry books for kids!Want to watch or listen? Check out my YouTube video on poetry books for … [Read more...] about Poetry Books for Kids
Poetry Books for Upper Elementary
Poetry books for upper elementary classrooms can be tricky to find. Students are beyond the simple poems of younger grades, but might not be quite ready for the poetry they'll read in high school. Free verse books are a great way to keep students engaged in poems!Want to watch or listen? Check … [Read more...] about Poetry Books for Upper Elementary
Reading Month Activities
Did you know that March is National Reading Month? While we should be reading and celebrating books all year long, this gives us the extra opportunity to promote literacy. All month long, you can add in some bonus activities to motivate and engage the readers in your classroom. Here are some … [Read more...] about Reading Month Activities