Welcome to our brand new podcast, The Read Aloud Classroom!
If you’ve followed my YouTube channel, you know I love sharing picture book recommendations. But after connecting with thousands of teachers, I realized you needed more than just book titles—you needed comprehensive support for implementing read alouds in your classroom. That’s why I decided to transition to a podcast format.
Why a Podcast?
As a busy working mom, I understand the convenience of podcasts. You can listen while folding laundry, commuting, or taking a walk. These bite-sized episodes will give you the inspiration and strategies you need to incorporate more picture books into your teaching day.
I've Been There Too
When I started teaching, I faced many of the same challenges you’re experiencing now. While I knew picture books were powerful teaching tools, I struggled with the practical aspects. Which books should I choose for specific lessons? What should my lesson plans look like? When should I ask questions, and what questions would spark meaningful discussion? How could I keep students engaged throughout the read aloud?
Through conversations with teachers in our Facebook group, I’ve learned these struggles are universal. You’re juggling demanding curriculum requirements with limited time, yet you know the value of read alouds. You want to share these magical moments with your students, but perhaps you’re not feeling confident about the implementation. That’s completely normal—and that’s exactly why this podcast exists.
The Hidden Power of Read Alouds
The hidden benefits of read alouds extend far beyond literacy instruction. They also…
- build classroom community
- create cross-curricular connections
- develop listening comprehension
- support social-emotional learning
Through carefully selected stories, you can maximize your instructional time and create memorable learning moments that stick with your students for years to come.
What's Coming Up on The Read Aloud Classroom Podcast?
In upcoming episodes, we’ll explore… We’ll tackle common challenges like managing interruptions and creating a culture of reading joy. Each episode will provide practical, implementable strategies you can use in your classroom right away.
- how to make read alouds a non-negotiable
- maximizing small moments of time with read alouds
- creating meaningful discussions around books
- building effective read aloud proecedures
On The Read Aloud Classroom podcast, we’ll tackle common challenges like managing interruptions and creating a culture of reading joy. Each episode will provide practical, implementable strategies you can use in your classroom right away.
This Week's Book Recommendations
At the end of each podcast episode, I’ll be sharing picture books that I’m loving that week! This week, I have a collection of Groundhog’s Day books:
FREEBIE for you!
- Over 180 book titles to ignite young minds!
- A weekly scope and sequence, so you know exactly what to read each week. ️
- The perfect texts to support the skills you’re teaching