It's time for more books! I get so excited every month when new picture books come out and this month, there are quite a few! Check out these new February picture books that were released in 2024. I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check out the New Books: February 2024 on my … [Read more...] about New February Books 2024
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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
New Picture Books of 2024
It's almost 2024! Around this time, I like to look into the picture books that will be released in the new year. Well, I was not disappointed! I planned to write a post that covered books for all of 2024. However, I already had a huge list in just the first half of the year! I will have to do a … [Read more...] about New Picture Books of 2024
New October Books 2023
It's time for more books! I get so excited every month when new picture books come out and this month, there are quite a few! Check out these new October picture books that were released in 2023. I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check out the New Books: October 2023 on my … [Read more...] about New October Books 2023
Picture Books about Making Friends
One of the most important skills we can teach our young students is how to make friends. Building friendships not only enhances their social development but also creates a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Using picture books in an interactive read-aloud lesson is a fantastic way to help … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Making Friends
Picture Books to Teach Descriptive Writing
Picture books are a treasure trove of inspiration for teaching young students the art of descriptive writing. These delightful stories not only captivate young minds but also provide valuable opportunities to explore vivid language and imagery. As an experienced elementary school teacher, I've found … [Read more...] about Picture Books to Teach Descriptive Writing