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We have one goal: to empower teachers to make daily read-alouds both meaningful and manageable by transforming picture books into powerful learning experiences—because every educator deserves to bring their vision to life in today's classroom.
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Are you craving the freedom to make read-alouds truly meaningful again, without the endless searching for perfect books and questions? The Colorful Apple Book Club was created by a teacher who gets it – because you deserve to feel confident, prepared, and excited about read-aloud time instead of rushed and overwhelmed. Join our community of teachers who are rediscovering their joy of teaching through the power of picture books.
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Transform picture books into powerful teaching tools with print-and-teach read aloud lessons that save you hours of planning time!
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I’M SARA
Picture books are magic in the classroom—but finding time to plan meaningful read-alouds when you're juggling a million other things? That's the real challenge. Together, we'll make read-alouds the best part of your day (and your students' day too!) with ready-to-use lessons that actually work in real classrooms. Because you deserve to create those unforgettable learning moments without sacrificing your evenings and weekends to make them happen.
