March is coming up and that means basketball! Check out these fun March Madness books to get your students excited about the sport and reading. Each one makes a great read aloud for the elementary classroom.I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check out the March Madness Books on my … [Read more...] about March Madness Books for Kids
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Leap Year Books for Kids
Get ready to bust out your silliest frog impressions and celebrate the magic of an extra day with leap year books for kids! Some of these picture books are about the actual day, February 29th, and some just include the word "leap" in the title.I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check … [Read more...] about Leap Year Books for Kids
The 2024 Mock Caldecott List
The 2024 Mock Caldecott List is here! This is my third year pulling together this list and I love having you participate in reading and picking your own winners from the Caldecott nominees (there are no official nominees – this list is full of books getting a lot of buzz and who I think would be … [Read more...] about The 2024 Mock Caldecott List
Story Elements Mentor Texts
Story elements are the foundation of our comprehension work with students. Once they can retell the components of a story, they’ll be able to answer higher level questions. Story elements include; characters, setting, problem & solution, main events. And the best way to teach this is through … [Read more...] about Story Elements Mentor Texts
Teaching Hibernation with Picture Books
Picture books have a magical way of turning complex concepts into delightful adventures, making learning a joyous experience. In this blog post, we'll explore a treasure trove of heartwarming and educational picture books that will captivate your students' imaginations and teach them all about the … [Read more...] about Teaching Hibernation with Picture Books
New December Books 2023
It's time for new books! I've pulled together some of my favorite new picture books that were released in December 2023.This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.New December Books 2023Wish Soup by Junghwa ParkCelebrate Korean Lunar New Year and join one child’s … [Read more...] about New December Books 2023