This list of substitute teacher books is helpful for when you teach your elementary students the expectations for student behavior when a sub is in the classroom. These read alouds can also be used for sub plans. I highly recommend checking out this list of read aloud books to leave
These books about apples are great September read alouds for back to school season. They are also great fall books for kids. Depending on where you live, many of your students may be going apple picking with their families or baking apple pies with their grandparents during the weekend. These
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Reading aloud children’s books about bullying is a great way to teach and model strategies for recognizing and responding to bullying behaviors. It also helps students understand the impact bullying has on others. This can reduce the occurrence of those types of behaviors in
Grandparents’ Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day, which makes it a great holiday to celebrate during back to school time in the classroom. This list of Grandparents’ Day books can be used as read alouds throughout the year as well. They all highlight grandparent-grandchild relationships and don’t
The first day of school is a very exciting and nerve-wracking time for students. Read alouds are a great way to welcome students, help them acclimate back to the school environment, and begin to build a classroom community. This list of first day of school books will help you do
If you are looking for back to school read alouds, then you’ve found the right place! This post shares 20 of the best back to school books for elementary teachers. Read alouds are a great way to teach expectations, welcome your students, and build a sense of community in your
October is such a fun month in elementary schools and sharing Halloween books for kids with your first grade, second grade, or third grade students can make the month fun, engaging and educational. There are so many children’s literature options for this time of year that it can be hard
Elementary School Teachers looking for October Read Aloud Books & Activities for their 1st grade, 2nd grade, or 3rd grade students will love the pumpkin picture books for kids and links to resources with reading comprehension questions, writing prompts and paper, vocabulary, social skills lessons, and more. Reading texts from
How will you set up a class meeting area in your classroom? It is incredibly important to create a space in your classroom that is specifically designed for read alouds, whole group instruction, and class meetings. There are so many different ideas on Pinterest and educational blogs. It can be
Interactive read alouds are an incredibly valuable tool that can build reading comprehension, problem solving, critical thinking, and higher level thinking skills. But here’s the catch… This only happens if students are fully engaged in their learning. If students are staring off into space and daydreaming about what they are
Teachers know how valuable instructional time with our students is. Pull-outs for special education services, state testing, assemblies, and the days leading up to the holidays and vacations limit it. Additionally, we have mandates set by our districts and the federal, state, and local governments that limit the time we
Parents reading aloud to their child or children every day is one of the most important things they can do. As teachers, we know that it supports students in growing into proficient readers and learners. One of my favorite quotes is from Emilie Buchwald who said, “Children are made readers
