Tag: Childrens Books
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Upper Elementary Read Alouds for Black History Month
Honor Black History Month with twelve outstanding picture books for older kids!
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4th Grade Winter Read Alouds for January
Keeping fourth grade students engaged during the winter months can be challenging. The best way to keep your reading lessons purposeful, yet fun and engaging is through winter read alouds. What kinds of books should I read aloud to my fourth graders? Read alouds should be SHORT. Please don’t fall for the misconception that fourth…
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Teach Upper Elementary Reading Skills with Silver Packages
Silver Packages by Cynthia Rylant is a must-read for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms in December. The story is set in a poor region of the Appalachia, where children eagerly await the arrival of the Christmas Train. This story perfectly demonstrates themes of gratitude and wants vs. needs, both wonderful reminders during the holiday…
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Borrow FREE Digitized Books at Open Library
Many teachers and parents use Epic to access hundreds of books at little to no cost. Many others use sources such as Storyline Online or Youtube Channels to access read alouds. What surprises me is that few parents and teachers are aware of Open Library. At Open Library, you can access thousands of digitized books…
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December Read Alouds for 3rd Grade
Third grade is such a huge transitional year in reading. Students are making the jump from learning to read to reading to learn. Incorporating these fantastic picture books into your reading lessons during the month of December is the best way to bring in a little holiday magic without stepping away from the heavy standards…
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25 Days of Christmas Books
Top 25 Countdown to Christmas Picture Books for Kids and Families View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
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Cornucopia Thanksgiving Craft for Kids of All Ages
Your kids will love making this Cornucopia Thanksgiving Craft filled with the things they are most thankful for! I use this craft for my students in class and with my own children at home. It is a wonderful activity that prompts kids to reflect on all that they are thankful for. View post to subscribe…
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Teacher Guide: Best Books for Native American Heritage Month and FREE Classroom Resources
November is Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate in your classroom with these fantastic picture books, crafts, and activities. Fry Bread Fry Bread is the story of a Native American family that’s shows the importance of fry bread in Native American culture. Fry bread is so much more than food. “Fry bread is time…Fry bread is…
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Terrific Turkey Picture Books for Elementary
‘Tis the season for all things turkey, and it’s no secret that kids love a good turkey book! Gobble up these fun read alouds with your students this November. A Turkey for Thanksgiving A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting is my personal favorite, so it’s no accident that it’s at the top of my…
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Hello November! Best Read Alouds of the Month
Elementary Read Alouds and Activities for Every Occasion in November
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