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Are you an elementary teacher that’s looking for a way to include read alouds into your daily instruction? If so, you need to check out the website Storyline Online. It’s a great resource for teachers who are seeking to foster a love of reading and enhance literacy skills in their elementary classrooms. What is Storyline Online? Storyline Online is a… Read More
Are you planning your St. Patrick’s Day read aloud books for March? The luck of the Irish will soon be upon us so be sure to include some of these stories on your list! You’ll find so many great books that you’ll want to include. From learning about St. Patrick’s Day traditions to some funny leprechauns, these children’s books will… Read More
Reading aloud to children in the classroom is vitally important to their success as a reader. But is it really as simple as just sitting down to read a book? Reading aloud to kids certainly isn’t a complicated process but there are a few things to consider before your next read aloud. Here are important strategies to remember when reading… Read More
If your students struggle when trying new things, try some growth mindset activities for kids. These ideas are a great way to help students gain confidence and feel inspired when trying something new for the first time. Fun Growth Mindset Activities With The Dot The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is s great book to read to your class when… Read More
Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of this beautiful season than by reading some great books to your first graders? In this blog post, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite spring read alouds for first grade. These picture books are perfect for introducing your young readers to the changing seasons and the… Read More
Love is in the air and it’s time to fill your classroom library with your favorite books for February. This list of 33 February read aloud books is everything you need for Valentine’s Day, President’s Day and Groundhogs Day. Head to your local or school library to grab this list of favorite February read aloud books for first graders. Valentine’s Day… Read More
