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 […]
How to Write Book Summaries with Students
Have you ever spent 20 minutes in your classroom reading a book just to have your students immediately forget what the book was about? You probably already know how frustrating that feeling is. Teaching students how to write book summaries can feel daunting. Are you ready to change that? What to Include in a Book […]
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 […]
5 BEST Halloween Read Alouds for Your Class
There are SO many Halloween read alouds to choose from, however, here are the TOP FIVE Halloween picture books to share with your class this season. There are also many activities and crafts that pair with these children’s books that are perfect for kids to display on a bulletin board or to create during a […]