The Read Aloud Classroom

Calling all explorers! Take your students on a captivating journey around the world with the magic of map books! ️This video showcases a treasure trove of engaging children's books that make learning about maps FUN and effective.

🌟 MAPPING PENNY"S WORLD LESSON

📚 MAP CHILDREN'S BOOKS:
- Mapping Penny’s World
- Me on the Map
- Where Do I Live?
- Follow that Map!
- What a Map Can Do
- Mapping Sam
- From Here to There

Get the show notes for Read Aloud Books about Maps.

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Check out these new picture books released in May 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which May 2024 picture book to read first!

🌟 FREE BOOK LIST

📚 MAY PICTURE BOOKS:

• Sister Friend
• This Table
• Behind My Doors
• The Curious Why
• Good Night, Good Beach
• Joyful Song 
• Let’s Go
• The Perfect Place
• Touch the Sky
• We Need Everyone
• Your House is Not Just a House
• The Color of Love
• Dear You, Dream Big!
• If You Spot a Shell
• The Rainbow Parade
• Leo and the Pink Marker
• This Table
• Oddbird’s Chosen Family
• The Sun Never Hurries

Check out the show notes for the New May 2024 Books. 

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Looking to empower your students with the power of "never give up"? 

We're diving into inspiring children's books that teach crucial SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) lessons about perseverance.  These amazing stories will help your students:

• Conquer challenges: Learn to bounce back from setbacks and keep trying!
• Embrace hard work: Discover the power of dedication and seeing things through.
• Develop a growth mindset: Understand the magic of "yet" and the importance of continuous learning.
• Find strength in stories: Relate to characters who overcome obstacles and find success.

These captivating books are perfect for read-alouds, sparking classroom discussions, and fostering character analysis activities. Equip your young learners with the grit they need to succeed!

🌟 AMAZING GRACE LESSON PLAN

📚 PERSEVERANCE BOOKS FOR KIDS

• Amazing Grace
• Together We Ride
• The Most Magnificent Thing
• The Undefeated
• Flight School
• A Chair for My Mother
• When Langston Dances
• Drum Dream Girl

Check out the show notes for Perseverance Books for Kids

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Sara :)

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Check out these new picture books released in April 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which April 2024 picture book to read first!

🌟 FREE BOOK LIST

📚 APRIL PICTURE BOOKS:

• All I Need to Be
• Butt or Face?
• From My Head to My Toes
• How to Catch a Dream
• Love Grows Here
• Not a Smiley Guy
• Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm
• How Animals Sleep
• Aloha Everything
• A Place for Feelings
• Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding
• Orris and Timble
• The Truth about the Couch

Check out the show notes for the New April Books.

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What is the difference between an interactive read aloud and just a regular read aloud?  I’m going to break down the differences between the two and why they are both important!  An interactive read aloud is a well-planned out, meaningful lesson that provides an opportunity to teach and model important reading strategies.

⭐️ Grab the freebie!

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Wondering how to spark your students' curiosity about the exciting world of careers? Let's dive into fantastic children's books that make learning about jobs fun and interactive.  We'll showcase books that:

• Introduce a variety of professions, from doctors and firefighters to artists and engineers
• Capture young imaginations with engaging stories and vibrant illustrations
• Spark important conversations about interests, skills, and future aspirations
• Can be used for classroom discussions, writing activities, and career exploration projects

Get ready to empower your students to dream big and discover the possibilities that await them!

⭐️ When I Grow Up Lesson Plan
⭐️ Career Activities for Kids

📚CAREER BOOKS FOR KIDS

• Ada Twist, Scientist
• What Do You Do with an Idea? 
• When I Grow Up
• What Shoes Will You Wear? 
• Career Day
• Someone Builds the Dream
• Ellie Mae Dreams Big!
• I’m Going to be a Princess

Check out the show notes for Career Books for Kids.

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It's National Poetry Month, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing incredible poems into your classroom?  In this video, we're sharing some of our favorite poetry collections for elementary students, from silly and playful to beautiful and thought-provoking.

We'll cover books that:

• Rhyme and rhythm their way into young hearts
• Explore themes that resonate with elementary schoolers
• Are perfect for read-alouds, shared reading, and independent exploration
• Can be used for creative writing prompts and poetry analysis lessons
• Get ready to add some magic to your National Poetry Month with these captivating collections! ✨

🌟 SILVER SEEDS LESSON
🌟 DOGKU LESSON

📚 POETRY BOOKS FOR KIDS:
- Silver Seeds
- Firefly July
- A Stick is an Excellent Thing
- My Daddy Rules the World
- Feel the Beat
- Wet Cement
- With My Hands
- Mirror, Mirror
- Cricket in the Thicket
- Fresh Picked Poetry
- DogKu
- Hailstones & Halibut Bones
- GuyKu
- There’s No Place Like School

Check out the show notes for the Poetry Books for Kids.

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Celebrate Earth Day with these fun read alouds!  Each book is perfect for teaching students how to take care of the Earth and why it is so important.

🌏 EARTH DAY FREEBIE

📚 BOOKS IN THIS VIDEO:

• The Curious Garden
• On Meadowview Street
• We are Water Protectors
• The Big Beach Clean Up
• Becoming a Good Creature
• Thank You, Earth

See the show notes for the Earth Day Picture Books.

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Get ready for the solar eclipse with these children's books!  I've got some amazing picture books that will spark your students' curiosity about this celestial event!

We'll explore a collection of engaging picture books perfect for read-alouds, all centered around the wonder of solar eclipses. These books will introduce your students to the science behind eclipses, different types of eclipses, and the awe-inspiring experience of witnessing this natural phenomenon.

So, grab your solar eclipse glasses (safely!), cuddle up with your favorite students, and get ready to blast off on a learning adventure about the majesty of the night sky!

🌟 FREE BOOK LIST

📚 SOLAR ECLIPSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS:
- A Few Beautiful Minutes
- Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story
- Eclipse
- Eclipse
- When the Sky Glows
- What is a Solar Eclipse?
- Magical and Unusual Solar Eclipse
- Eclipse: Our Sky’s Most Dazzling Phenomenon
- When the Sun Goes Dark
- Eclipses

Check out the show notes for the Solar Eclipse Books.

Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!

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Keep your teaching colorful,
Sara :)

The Colorful Apple

Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

Check out these new picture books released in March 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which March 2024 picture book to read first!

🌟 FREE BOOK LIST

📚 MARCH PICTURE BOOKS:
- The Dress in the Window
- A Rainbow in Brown
- When the Rain Came Down
- Don’t Wash Winston
- Tricky Chopsticks
- The Mochi Makers
- Someone Just Like You
- Avocado Magic
- Ready to Soar

Check out the show notes for the New March Picture Books 2024.

Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!

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Keep your teaching colorful,
Sara :)

The Colorful Apple

Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.