The Read Aloud Classroom

Check out these new picture books released in October 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which October 2024 picture book to read first! 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB 🌟 FREE BOOK LIST 📚 OCTOBER PICTURE BOOKS: - Quiet Karima - Tamales for Christmas - Where to Hide a Star - Elmore the Christmas Moose - Bea’s Bad Day - The Brighter I Shine - My Ha...

We are adding some awesome books to the Colorful Apple Book Club this month!  Check out these brand new lessons for reading, writing, science, social studies and SEL.  I'm sharing how you can use each book in your classroom to teach different lessons. 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB ! 📚 OCTOBER PICTURE BOOKS: - Gustavo the Shy Ghost - Spookley the Square Pumpkin - Room on the Broom - The Moon Book - W...

Check out these new picture books released in September 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which September 2024 picture book to read first! 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB 🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST 📝 Check out the show notes for the New Picture Books September 2024 📚 NEW SEPTEMBER PICTURE BOOKS: - This is How We Play - Fail-a-Bratio...

I got some books in the mail to share with you!  Thank you to Publisher Spotlight for sharing these with me.  Which one of these books are you going to share with your class first?? 🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST 📝 Check out the show notes for the Read Aloud Book Mail: Summer 2024 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB 📚NEW BOOKS: - Eighteen Flowers for Grandma - The Great Expedition - Marvelous Margot -...

Check out these new picture books released in Summer 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which Summer 2024 picture book to read first! 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB 🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST 📝 Check out the show notes for the New Picture Books: Summer 2024 📚 SUMMER PICTURE BOOKS: - Zuni and the Memory Jar: https://amzn.to/4eqDH0Q -...

Reading across the curriculum is so beneficial for students!  Using picture books in math, science and social studies not only helps students with their reading skills, but with understanding new concepts as well. Check out the show notes for Reading Aloud Across the Curriculum Join the Colorful Apple Book Club ! Check out the TpT Store . Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds. Keep yo...

Today we are going to talk about classroom management during a read aloud.  This is the last video in our series on interactive read alouds and you might be thinking, “my class can’t handle that!”  We are going to talk about how to actually manage your class so you can do interactive read aloud strategies. 🌟 FREEBIE Check out the show notes for Classroom Management During a Read Aloud Join the Co...

What questions should you ask during a read aloud?  In this video, we are going to chat about how to ask questions during an interactive read aloud lesson.  We are going to talk about what questions to ask, when to ask them and how often to ask questions during a read aloud. Read the show notes for Questions to Ask During an Interactive Read Aloud Join the Colorful Apple Book Club ! Check out the...

How do you choose a book for an interactive read aloud?  In this episode, I’m breaking down how to pick a read aloud book for your classroom.  I’m sharing 5 simple, but effective questions to ask to make sure you choose the right book for your interactive read aloud. 🌟 CHECKLIST FREEBIE Check out the show notes for How to Choose a Book for an Interactive Read Aloud Join the Colorful Apple Book Cl...

Why read aloud?  Reading aloud to kids has so many benefits!  I'm sharing my top 10 reasons for reading aloud to children in the classroom. FREE LESSON LESSONS IN THIS VIDEO: This is a School Strictly No Elephants The Invisible Boy The Day You Begin Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon BOOKS IN THIS VIDEO: This is a School Strictly No Elephants The Invisible Boy The Pigeon Goes to School Creepy Carrot...

Calling all explorers! Take your students on a captivating journey around the world with the magic of map books! ️This video showcases a treasure trove of engaging children's books that make learning about maps FUN and effective. 🌟 MAPPING PENNY"S WORLD LESSON 📚 MAP CHILDREN'S BOOKS: - Mapping Penny’s World - Me on the Map - Where Do I Live? - Follow that Map! - What a Map Can Do...

Check out these new picture books released in May 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which May 2024 picture book to read first! 🌟 FREE BOOK LIST 📚 MAY PICTURE BOOKS: Sister Friend This Table Behind My Doors The Curious Why Good Night, Good Beach Joyful Song   Let’s Go The Perfect Place Touch the Sky We Need Everyone Your House is Not J...

Looking to empower your students with the power of "never give up"?  We're diving into inspiring children's books that teach crucial SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) lessons about perseverance.  These amazing stories will help your students: Conquer challenges: Learn to bounce back from setbacks and keep trying! Embrace hard work: Discover the power of dedication and seeing thin...

Check out these new picture books released in April 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which April 2024 picture book to read first! 🌟 FREE BOOK LIST 📚 APRIL PICTURE BOOKS: All I Need to Be Butt or Face? From My Head to My Toes How to Catch a Dream Love Grows Here Not a Smiley Guy Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm How Animals Sleep Aloha Everyt...

What is the difference between an interactive read aloud and just a regular read aloud?  I’m going to break down the differences between the two and why they are both important!  An interactive read aloud is a well-planned out, meaningful lesson that provides an opportunity to teach and model important reading strategies. ⭐️ Grab the freebie! See the show notes for this episode. Join the Colorful...

Wondering how to spark your students' curiosity about the exciting world of careers? Let's dive into fantastic children's books that make learning about jobs fun and interactive.  We'll showcase books that: Introduce a variety of professions, from doctors and firefighters to artists and engineers Capture young imaginations with engaging stories and vibrant illustrations Spark i...

It's National Poetry Month, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing incredible poems into your classroom?  In this video, we're sharing some of our favorite poetry collections for elementary students, from silly and playful to beautiful and thought-provoking. We'll cover books that: Rhyme and rhythm their way into young hearts Explore themes that resonate with elementary s...

Celebrate Earth Day with these fun read alouds!  Each book is perfect for teaching students how to take care of the Earth and why it is so important. 🌏 EARTH DAY FREEBIE 📚 BOOKS IN THIS VIDEO: The Curious Garden On Meadowview Street We are Water Protectors The Big Beach Clean Up Becoming a Good Creature Thank You, Earth See the show notes for the Earth Day Picture Books . Join the Colorful Apple...

Get ready for the solar eclipse with these children's books!  I've got some amazing picture books that will spark your students' curiosity about this celestial event! We'll explore a collection of engaging picture books perfect for read-alouds, all centered around the wonder of solar eclipses. These books will introduce your students to the science behind eclipses, different ty...

Check out these new picture books released in March 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which March 2024 picture book to read first! 🌟 FREE BOOK LIST 📚 MARCH PICTURE BOOKS: - The Dress in the Window - A Rainbow in Brown - When the Rain Came Down - Don’t Wash Winston - Tricky Chopsticks - The Mochi Makers - Someone Just Like You - Avocad...

This episode is full of engaging picture books that will help your students understand the importance of recycling in your elementary classroom. ♻️ These colorful read alouds will introduce students to the importance of recycling and its impact on our planet. 🌎 They are perfect book to add to your Earth Day celebration! 🌟 ONE PLASTIC BAG LESSON 📚 RECYCLING BOOKS FOR KIDS: - One Plastic Bag - Ad...

Picture books are a great tool to teach writing concepts. 📝  Today we are going to be chatting about teaching setting with picture books. Unleash the hidden power of picture books: Learn how their sensory details and evocative language paint stunning settings that inspire young writers. 🌟 OWL MOON LESSON PLAN 📚 SETTING PICTURE BOOKS: Owl Moon The Snowy Day Creepy Carrots Cloudy with a Chance of...

Calling all germ-busting educators!  This video is your one-stop shop for engaging picture books that teach kids about healthy habits, specifically the importance of handwashing and stopping the spread of germs. 🌟 SICK SIMON LESSON PLAN 📚 HEALTHY HABITS BOOKS FOR KIDS: - Sick Simon - What are Germs? - Do Not Lick this Book - Germs vs. Soap - A Germ’s Journey - I Don’t Want to Wash My Hands! - Ho...

Check out these new picture books released in February 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which February 2024 picture book to read first! 🌟 FREE BOOK LIST 📚 FEBRUARY PICTURE BOOKS: - A Happy Place - Escargot  & the Search for Spring - Seeds of Change - It’s Holi! - Memory Garden - Sydney’s Big Speech - Are You Big? - Cranky - Dear...

March Madness is heating up, and what better way to celebrate the excitement than by bringing the energy of the court into your classroom?  Today, we're doing a slam dunk of a dive into amazing basketball picture books perfect for read-alouds during March Madness! 🌟 SALT IN HIS SHOES LESSON 📚 BASKETBALL BOOKS: - Salt in His Shoes - Dream Big - Allie’s Basketball Dream - Above the Rim - The...