(In case you missed it, we’ve already done Novelty & Nonfiction and Picture Books.) In this post, you’ll discover a range of titles, from traditional early chapter books for those still mastering independent reading, to longer chapter books that would shine as read alouds for those ready...
My role in this study was unique in that I was a practitioner researcher, studying my own teaching in my own classroom. I collected data through my direct facilitation and observation of the read-alouds and small groups and through interviews with my co-teachers. After each read-aloud, I tr...
When you want some good first grade read alouds that spark imagination and , head to the library to check out the books on this list! Parents and teachers in search of the perfect book to read aloud to their first graders at home or in the classroom can choose among the following ...
and that is important for a Global Read Aloud. With its story about fitting in, finding yourself, and also being vilified, I know that this book will
Vooks is a digital library and streaming app of read-aloud animated children’s books that turns screen time into storytime for kids 8 and under. Vooks is a fun…
Independent Reading and Read Alouds Explicit and systematic cognitive research that has been conducted over many decades has revealed that reading not only builds our brains; it also exercises our intelligence (Bridges, 2014). Reading is a rich, complex, and cognitive act that provides us with ...
“Yes,” I agreed, assuming she was talking about my being in the audience in a few hours. “It’s going to be so exciting.” “Oh, I’m sure the performance will be great,” she replied, “but I was talking about getting to pick out flowers for your little girl.” D’oh. ...
Le Guin's classic fantasy adventure about winged cats is a short novel about 50 pages long. Four flying cats leave the city for the country, where they must overcome danger. Not to worry, all ends happily. Catwings novels make exceptional read alouds, especially for early elementary-aged chi...
Find pictures online to help your child feel connected to what you’re reading about.Let them wiggle! Some kids get uncomfortable when they have to sit still—they just want to go, go, go! But read-alouds are important for wigglers too, so let them wiggle! Coloring, kneading playdough,...
Why we love it: Many kids will recognize themselves in the Elephant’s Child and his (in)satiable curiosity. After you read this one, have students come up with stories for the way other animals got their unique features. How did the giraffe get its long neck? How did the turtle get ...