The Read Aloud Classroom

Leap into Learning with Picture Books!  Check out these fun Leap Year read alouds.  We'll be diving into a collection of fun, engaging reads that explore the concept of time, the importance of calendars, and the excitement of an extra day.  Whether you're looking for silly stories, informative explanations, or heartwarming tales, we've got you covered!🌟 FREE JABARI JUMPS LESSON📚 LEAP YEAR BOOKS:- Jabari Jumps- Leap Back Home to Me- It’s My Birthday…Finally!- Leap’s Day- One Giant Leap- Leap!Check out the show notes for the Leap Year Picture Books Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull 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.

Struggling to make those tricky states of matter click for your young scientists? Look no further than the wonder of picture books! This video unlocks the secret to transforming your classroom into a laboratory of imagination, where learning explodes with vibrant illustrations and playful narratives. ⚗️🌟 SNEEZY THE SNOWMAN LESSON PLAN📚 STATES OF MATTER PICTURE BOOKS:- Sneezy the Snowman- Many Kinds of Matter- Curious Pearl- What is the World Made Of?- What's the Matter in Mr. Whisker's Room?- Matter Matters!Check out the show notes for the States of Matter Picture Books Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull 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 January 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which January 2024 picture book to read first!🌟 FREE BOOK LIST📚 JANUARY PICTURE BOOKS:- Homegrown- Time to Make Art- There’s No Place Like Hope- The Fish of Small Wishes- Too Much: My Big Great Native Family- Tree of Life- The Last Stand- Buffalo Fluffalo- Coretta- Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts- Like So- When I Wrap My Hair- I am a Masterpiece- Ellie Mae Dreams Big!- Eyes that Weave the World’s Wonders- Jose Feeds the WorldCheck out the show notes for the January 2024 New Books Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull 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.

Celebrate World Read Aloud Day in your classroom with these fun activities!  I have 6 different ways to help you share books with your students this February.   Watch the video to learn how to use all these World Read Aloud Day activities in your classroom!🌟 FREE STORYTELLING ACTIVITIESCheck out the show notes for World Read Aloud Day Activities Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull 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.

We all know that teaching students about wants and needs is super important. But guess what? Picture books make it way more fun and memorable! We're diving into wants vs needs picture books that can help us explain the difference.🌟 WANTS VS. NEEDS VS. ROBOTS LESSON PLAN📚 WANTS VS NEEDS PICTURE BOOKS:- Wants vs. Needs vs. Robots - Those Shoes- Lily Learns about Wants and Needs- Do I Want It or Do I Need It?- Last Stop on Market Street- Tight Times- The Can Man- The Pigeon Wants a Puppy- Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last SundayCheck out the show notes for Wants vs. Needs Picture Books Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull 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.

It's that time again - Mock Caldecott 2024!  I'm sharing my predictions for which books might win the Caldecott award this year.  I even have a freebie for you to host your own Mock Caldecott award ceremony in your classroom.🌟 FREE CALDECOTT ACTIVITY📚 CALDECOTT PREDICTIONS 2024:BigAn American StoryJumper: A Day in the LifeThe Tree and the RiverOnce Upon a BookI’m FromIn the Night GardenNell Plants a TreeEvergreenThere Was a Party for LangstonSee the show notes for the Caldecott Predictions 2024 Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull 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.

Story elements are the foundation of our comprehension work with students.  Once they can retell the components of a story, they’ll be able to answer higher level questions.  Story elements include; characters, setting, problem & solution, main events.  And the best way to teach this is through read alouds!  Here are a few of my favorite picture books for story elements.🌟 THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS LESSON PLAN📚 PICTURE BOOKS FOR STORY ELEMENTS:- The Paper Bag Princess- Ruby Finds a Worry- Ira Sleeps Over- Enemy Pie- If You Give a Pig a Pancake- Where the Wild Things Are- In Our Mothers’ HouseSee the show notes for Picture Books for Story Elements Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull 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.

Hibernation books for kids are a great way to teach students about this intriguing science topic!  Get ready to snuggle up with your class and dive into a collection of stories that will make this natural phenomenon come alive in the most delightful way.🌟 BEAR HAS A STORY TO TELL LESSON PLAN📚 HIBERNATION BOOKS FOR KIDS:- Bear has a Story to Tell- Hibernation Station- Over & Under the Snow- Time to Sleep - Animals in Winter- The Snowy Nap- Bear Snores OnGet the show notes for the Hibernation Books for Kids Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull 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.

Kids have a lot of opinions!  But getting them to write those opinions and give reasons can be tough.  A great way to introduce opinion writing is to model how our favorite authors share their opinions through mentor texts.  Students need to be exposed to examples of the writing genre we are teaching.  These mentor texts are not just for exposing students to the genre, but they are powerful for explicitly teaching the structure and features.  Here are my favorite opinion writing mentor texts.🌟 THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT LESSON PLAN📚 OPINION WRITING BOOKS FOR KIDS:- The Day the Crayons Quit- I Wanna Iguana- Hey, Little Ant- Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus- The Perfect Pet- I Don't Want to be a Frog- The True Story of the 3 Little PigsGet the show notes for Opinion Writing Picture Books Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull 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 December 2023!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which December 2023 picture book to read first!🌟 FREE BOOK LIST📚 New Picture Books December 2023:Wish SoupIf I Were a FishI’m Going to Be a PrincessMercy Watson is Missing!The Little TigerCupig: The Valentine’s Day PigSmall-Girl Toni and the Quest for GoldA Gift for Nai NaiYour Voice, Your Vote Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull 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.