The Read Aloud Classroom

Get ready to crumble with delight! This video features a collection of scrumptious picture books perfect for celebrating National Cookie Day. These sweet stories are ideal for read-alouds, sparking imaginations and inspiring young readers. Watch to discover titles that will leave your students craving more than just cookies! 🍪📚 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB! 🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST 📚 COOKIE PICTURE BOOKS: - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - The Smart Cookie - A World of Cookies for Santa...

Check out these new picture books released in December 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which December 2024 picture book to read first! 🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB 📚 DECEMBER PICTURE BOOKS: - The Worry Monster - Time for Bed, Old House - Lefty - A Sea of Gold - Will You Be My Friend? - Get Ready for Valentine’s Day - How to Catch a Groundhog 📝 Check out the show notes for these New Picture B...

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! 🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST 📚 DECEMBER PICTURE BOOKS: - The Polar Express - 10 Ways to Hear Snow - The Shortest Day - Let's Celebrate! - Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa Join the Colorful Apple Book Club! Chec...

Fun and silly picture books teaching students how to do something! These make great mentor texts for writing workshop when kids are working on how-to writing pieces. 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB 🌟 FREE PICTURE BOOK LIST 📚 HOW-TO PICTURE BOOKS: - How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth - How to Catch a Turkey - How to Babysit a Grandpa - How to Catch Santa - How to Make Friends with a Ghost - All You Need for a Snowman - The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog - If You Want to Knit Some Mittens Check out the...

Looking for engaging and meaningful books to share with your students on Veterans Day? This video features a collection of powerful picture books that explore the experiences of veterans and the sacrifices they make. These stories are perfect for sparking thoughtful discussions and helping your students develop a deeper understanding of the importance of honoring our veterans. 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB! 🌟 FREE BOOK LIST 📚 VETERANS DAY PICTURE BOOKS: - When Your Daddy’s a Soldier - Tuesday Tuck...

Check out these new picture books released in November 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which November 2024 picture book to read first! 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB 📚 POSITIVITY PICTURE BOOKS: - Be Careful, Xiao Xin! - Bilal’s Bad Day - Dogs Love Books, Too - Alice in a Winter Wonderland - Cicely Tyson - Coming Home - Little and Big 📝 Check out the show notes for these New November Picture Books. Join the Colorful Apple Book Cl...

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! 🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST 📚 NOVEMBER PICTURE BOOKS: - A Turkey for Thanksgiving - In November - Pumpkin Jack - Fry Bread - Sweep Check out the show notes for the November Book Club. Join the Color...

Looking for inspiring and uplifting books to share with your elementary students? This video features a collection of picture books that promote a positive attitude, resilience, and kindness. Use these books as read-alouds to foster a supportive and encouraging classroom environment. 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB! 📚 POSITIVITY PICTURE BOOKS: - Terrific - Daniel’s Good Day - The Magical Yet - Lluvia! Rain! - Tomorrow Most Likely - Augustus and His Smile - Bloom - Change Sings - Happy Right Now - Layl...

Looking for engaging and educational resources to teach your students about bullying prevention? Check out this collection of powerful picture books that explore themes of courage, kindness, and standing up to bullies. These stories are perfect for sparking important conversations and helping young readers develop empathy and resilience. Watch to discover titles that will inspire your students to be up-standers and create a more positive school environment. 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB! 🌟 FREE SC...

What if I told you that your math lessons could become the highlight of your students' day—without adding a single extra minute to your already packed schedule? In this episode, we're diving into ten incredible picture books that transform abstract math concepts into engaging, memorable experiences your students will actually love. From Greg Tang's clever counting strategies in "The Grapes of Math" to the hilarious number mystery of "7 Ate 9," these aren't just books with numbers—they're powe...

Picture this: Your students' eyes light up the moment they see you pull out a Halloween picture book, and suddenly even your most reluctant readers are leaning in with anticipation. There's something magical about spooky season that transforms our classrooms, and I'm here to help you make the most of it! In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite new Halloween picture books that'll cast a spell on your students while giving you rich discussion opportunities and meaningful curriculum connections...

We've reached episode 50 of The Read Aloud Classroom—and it's my birthday week! To celebrate both milestones, I'm sharing something deeply personal: my top 10 favorite read aloud picture books that have never failed to create magic in my classroom. These aren't just well-written stories; they're the books I reach for again and again because they consistently spark creativity, build classroom community, and remind me why I fell in love with teaching in the first place. From "Cloudy with a Chan...

Picture this: you're scrolling through endless book lists online at 10 PM, coffee cup in hand, trying to find that perfect new picture book for next week's lesson—but everything starts to blur together. We've all been there! That's exactly why I created this monthly roundup just for you. In today's episode, I'm sharing the newest picture book releases that caught my attention this month, complete with why each one deserves a spot in your classroom library. From a determined bear who dreams of...

Teaching character traits to your K-3 students can feel like trying to explain the invisible—how do you help little ones move beyond just retelling what happens in a story to truly understanding who the characters are on the inside? If you've ever struggled to make this abstract concept click for your students, this episode is exactly what you need! I'm sharing 10 incredible picture books that transform character trait discussions from confusing to engaging, giving you the mentor texts that m...

Feeling like you're drowning in lesson plans, trying to squeeze reading, science, writing, and social studies into an already packed day? What if I told you that those beautiful fall picture books sitting on your shelf could be your secret weapon for hitting multiple learning objectives without the overwhelm? In today's episode, I'm sharing twelve incredible fall-themed picture books that transform ordinary read alouds into cross-curricular powerhouses—because you shouldn't have to choose bet...