10 end of the year read alouds
The end of the year can be a challenging time for teachers and students alike. For many children, school is their safe place and the idea of leaving it can cause a lot of big emotions. For teachers, we’re faced with a year of hard work and relationships coming to an...
11 May Read Alouds
There is so much going on during the month of May. For some, the school year is ending. Others are working their way through end of the year assessments and getting ready to wrap up the year next month. Despite the busy schedule that this month brings, there are still...
8 Must-Have Spring Read Alouds
Although it’s a busy time of year in the classroom, I think spring is a wonderful time of year. The comes out again, the temperature starts rising, everything starts melting, flowers begin blooming…I just love it! There are so many great books that you can tie into...
14 Must-Have April Read Alouds
April is a busy but fun month! It’s the home of April Fool’s Day, Earth Day, the start of baseball season, and for some of us, it’s the month of our much anticipated spring break! There are so many things that I love about the month of April, including the books that...
5 Low-Prep Word Work Ideas
Word Work has always been a favorite center in my classroom. While students are playing and experimenting with different word patterns and meanings, they’re increasing interest and knowledge of words as well as improving their reading and writing fluency. Once...
7 Must-Have St. Patrick’s Day Read Alouds
St. Patrick’s Day in the classroom is so much fun! There are so many great books to go along with it too. Here are seven of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day read alouds that you can share with your students! St. Patrick's Day Read Alouds: How to Catch a Leprechaun by...
14 Must-Have March Read Alouds
March is a month full of fun! Women’s History Month, National Mermaid Day, St. Patrick’s Day, National Pig Day, Crayon Day…I could go on forever! I could also go on forever about my favorite books for this month but I won’t! I’ll simply leave you with this list of...
5 Must-Have January Read Alouds
I’ll be honest, I am not a fan of winter. It’s dark, cold, and in Maine, the weather is extremely unpredictable. However, I am a fan of winter-themed picture books. The selection is endless and I love taking a break from the winter chaos to enjoy a story together. I...
5 Must-Have December Read Alouds
It’s hard to believe that we’re already making plans for December! As we enter this busy month, I wanted to share some of my favorite holiday picture books with you. I shared some of my favorite titles last year but there are so many great stories out there that I...