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10 April Read Alouds for Kindergarten and First grade (Perfect for Spring!)
April can feel like a bit of a juggling act. Between spring fever, unpredictable weather, indoor recess, Easter, Earth Day, and everything in between, there’s a lot going on. That’s why I love having a spring read-alouds that are fun, purposeful, and easy to plan around. In this post, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite…
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Gingerbread Man Activities
Do you love Gingerbread Man activities as much as I do? I just love using these fun stories and incorporating all content areas in my gingerbread man unit. Here are some of the fun things we do! All of the activities shown are included in my Gingerbread Man Mega-Pack. I start by reading The Gingerbread…
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11 November Picture Books to Read Aloud in the Classroom
Looking for the best November picture books for kids? You’re in the right place! These read-alouds highlight gratitude, family, diversity, kindness, and of course, turkey humor! Below you’ll find 11 books to share with your students this month, covering holidays and themes like Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, Diwali, Election Day, pumpkins, and fall. I’ve also included…
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12 Best Fall Books for Kids to Plan October Reading
October is the perfect time for fun fall picture books in your classroom. From pumpkins and falling leaves to fire safety and spooky (but not too scary!) tales, there are so many wonderful fall picture books to help build comprehension skills all month long. In this post, I’ve rounded up 12 of my favorite fall…
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Discover New Mentor Texts for Your How-to Writing Unit
Procedural writing or “How-to” is one of my favorite units to teach during Writers’ Workshop! There are so many fun ways to introduce the unit that will engage students. One of the best ways to help students during any writing unit, however, is the use of mentor texts. Mentor texts provide concrete examples of great…
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12 Christmas Picture Books to Read Aloud in December
December is the perfect month to wrap up some picture books to read aloud throughout the month! Every day, students get excited to see the surprise book of the day and look forward to the unwrapping. It’s the classroom version of unboxing! There are SO many books to read in December, from the many holidays…
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Top Election Day Books for Kids to Learn About Voting
Election Day is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect chance to introduce our students to the importance of voting! I love a great picture book to help me teach important concepts, so I’ve put together a list of my favorite Election Day books to help you do the same! And I’ve made you…
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Top 8 Picture Books for Teaching Beginning Writers
Every teacher I know loves a good picture book, especially if it helps us to teach an important concept. When it comes to teaching beginning writers, I always use picture books! Picture books are perfect for supporting students in the drawing and storytelling stage. The Drawing Stage Oftentimes in kindergarten, students are rushed to write…
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My Top 10 Favorite Picture Books of 2022
The end of each calendar year always brings lots of round-ups, listicles, and best ofs… (Spotify unwrapped anyone?) I thought I’d jump into the mix but with a literacy twist! How about some favorite picture books? I love really good picture books! Today I want to share with you some of my favorite new picture…
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11 Tips for Oral Storytelling Practice in Kindergarten and First Grade
Even if children cannot yet write, they can still learn to tell stories. This is why oral storytelling practice is such a valuable tool for our emergent writers! Learning to tell stories with detail will help your students write with detail later on. Yet, with all the rich benefits, oral storytelling is often a skill…
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Books That Are Perfect For The End Of The Year
The end of the school year is a time of mixed emotions. Students have worked hard all year and are almost at the finish line. Some may be excited for their summer vacation, while others may feel anxious to say goodbye. All these emotions can make classroom management a bit of a struggle! However students…
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The best books for Teaching sequencing and retelling
Recently on my blog, I discussed the importance of teaching sequencing with teaching tips and activity ideas. One of my tips for teaching sequencing was to practice with simple texts. Texts that have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Today, I wanted to share 16 of my favorite books for teaching sequencing. When making this…