November is a great time to read aloud books about Thanksgiving. And it's for talking about Native American history and gratitude, as well. Here are my favorite picture books for Thanksgiving! Want to watch or listen to this information? I’ve got a video for you! On my channel, you can learn … [Read more...] about Picture Books for Thanksgiving
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How to Pick a Read Aloud Book
So you are ready to start reading aloud to your students...but what book do you choose?? Finding a good read-aloud book can be daunting. There are so many good ones to choose! So, I have 5 tips for how to pick a read-aloud book for your classroom. Before I dive in, I wanted to let you know … [Read more...] about How to Pick a Read Aloud Book
Social Awareness: Celebrating Diversity
Our classrooms are made up of such wonderful, diverse groups of children each year. This makes it so important to celebrate diversity with your students. Here is a list of a few of my favorite books about diversity to share with your class! This post contains affiliate links. Read my full … [Read more...] about Social Awareness: Celebrating Diversity
Interactive Read Aloud Books
Text selection is the most important element of a strong reading experience. So, how do we choose the best interactive read aloud books? While it’s easy to simply grab a book off the shelf, we are working on being intentional with our read-alouds in order to save time. This means that we … [Read more...] about Interactive Read Aloud Books
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? … [Read more...] about Poetry Books for Upper Elementary
Engage Your Readers with a Library Field Trip
You've worked hard with your students all year - putting books in their hands, reading aloud and talking with them about books. They are engaged and reading more than ever! But, what happens when summer hits? They no longer have constant access to books and a strong reading model. Take your … [Read more...] about Engage Your Readers with a Library Field Trip