11 February Read Alouds to Energize Your Elementary Classroom

Do you need some new favorite February read alouds to add to your classroom library? These 11 stories are my favorite books for kids in elementary school. The best sellers on this list are sure to bring joy to your students when celebrating Valentine’s Day, dental health month, President’s Day, Groundhog’s Day and more. How […]
10 Spectacular Winter Books That Will Make Students Love Reading

Are you looking to add to your winter books so you have fresh read alouds to pull out on a snowy day? Focus on learning all about winter with these great winter books perfect for any elementary students. The Thing About Yetis Do your students know about yetis? They might be surprised after reading The […]
The 20 Best Holiday and Christmas Read Alouds

Are you looking for the best holiday and Christmas read alouds for your elementary classroom? Talk about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Year and more with these 20 fun books that will leave students begging for more. The Polar Express This classic tale about a train that picks kids up and brings them to the North […]
The Best Thanksgiving Read Alouds for Your Classroom

Looking to engage students and add some new titles to your Thanksgiving read alouds line up? These 11 turkey books are my favorite way to add some joy to my elementary classroom in November. Pair these funny books with your favorite reading or writing lesson plans! How to Catch a Turkey If you have been […]
The Best Books to add to Your Summer Read Alouds

Are you looking for summer read aloud books for either the end of the year or back to school? Seasonal books are a great way to keep student engagement high when all they might be thinking about is being outside. My top 10 favorite summer read alouds and some activity ideas are below. 1. It […]
10 Back to School Books that Build Outstanding Character

There are so many mixed emotions about the back to school season. Excitement, nerves, joy, wonder, uncertainty.. the list goes on. Both you and your students might be a tad nervous rolling into this year, but some GREAT back to school read alouds can help set the tone for a successful school year. Read on […]