Timely Read Alouds for Fall That Make Kids Beg for More
Are you struggling to find the best books about fall that are NOT about Halloween? While we still want to celebrate a new season, it can be hard to find autumn books to read for kids. I love to read books about autumn in September before busting out my Halloween read alouds in October. Check […]
Who Else Needs New Back to School Read Alouds?
Are you looking for some great back to school read alouds for your first day or week of school? Planning for the beginning of the year can be tough… but selecting the best picture books to read from doesn’t have to be! Here are my top back to school read alouds, along with some get […]
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 […]
How to Set Up EVERYTHING in Your Reading Classroom To Make Life Easier
Are you a veteran teacher looking to spruce up your writing time? Or maybe a brand new teacher looking for where on earth to start? Between teaching phonics, comprehension, fluency and vocabulary, plus feeling as though you need to cram in read alouds, whole group, small groups, mini lessons, spelling practice and more, it can […]
The Best Narrative Writing Mentor Texts Students will Love
Are you looking for some strong, but engaging, narrative writing mentor texts? Whether you are looking for something that can be used year round or seasonally, read on to find some GREAT narrative writing mentor texts for any elementary classroom. Narrative Writing Mentor Texts for Any Time: Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend Beekle is such a […]
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 […]