Patriot Day is the time that we remember the horrific events of September 11, 2001. How do we talk about this day with our students, who were not alive when 9/11 happened? Picture books are where I always turn to talk about the difficult topics. They provide a bridge for students (and adults) to … [Read more...] about September 11th Books
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Read Alouds for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read alouds are a great way to celebrate! Also, sharing books and stories that highlight Asian and Pacific Islander communities and voices is an impactful way to start conversations with students about current events. I’ve collected a … [Read more...] about Read Alouds for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
World Read Aloud Day Activities
Do you celebrate World Read Aloud Day? It was founded by LitWorld in 2010 and it focuses on the power of the read aloud. It stresses how read-alouds build community and the importance of amplifying new stories. Here are a few of my favorite World Read Aloud Day activities.Check out World Read … [Read more...] about World Read Aloud Day Activities
First Chapter Fridays
Want to watch or listen to this information? Check out the YouTube video for First Chapter Friday here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz9p0tqkkK8 What is First Chapter Friday? First Chapter Friday is a sneak-peek of a novel to entice your students to want to read the rest of the book. You (or a … [Read more...] about First Chapter Fridays
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
About Me
Hi! I'm Sara and my goal is to help you engage all your students in reading. I love sharing book titles and activities that you can do in your classroom to turn all your students into readers.I believe...reading is the core of educationall students are readersbooks can build a classroom … [Read more...] about About Me