It’s getting to be that long stretch in the year in which students start to become unmotivated after winter break. Summer break seems so close, everyone can almost smell it, yet it’s still pretty far away. Keeping students motivated at this time of the year can be difficult. Keeping students motivated to read can be […]
5 Reading Incentive Ideas for 3rd – 5th Graders That Really Work
How to Plan the Perfect Interactive Read Aloud
I began my career many years ago and have worked with all grade levels at the elementary level now. I love what I do. I especially love my time reading aloud to students, no matter the age. It brings us together as a family and allows for all students to participate. It wasn’t always that […]
Why You Should Be Using the Picture Book Digital Choice Boards for February
Have you tried using choice boards with your students yet when doing interactive read alouds? If you aren’t sure what an interactive read aloud is, I discuss it in great detail in this blog post. Teachers and students are loving these, especially in digital versions for distance learning for the 2020-2021 school year. I absolutely […]
The Best Read Alouds to Celebrate Black History Month
February is National Black History Month. There are some great books for read-alouds that I love to use in February and some fun activities to go with them to help celebrate Black History Month that I would love to share with you today. Here are the best read alouds to celebrate Black History Month. *This […]
Why You Should be Using the Picture Book Digital Choice Boards for January
Have you tried using choice boards with your students yet when doing interactive read alouds? If you aren’t sure what an interactive read aloud is, I discuss it in great detail in this blog post. Teachers and students are loving these, especially in digital versions for distance learning for the 2020-2021 school year. I absolutely […]
Caldecott Medal 2021 Predictions
The 2021 Caldecott award ceremony is quickly approaching. Which means it’s time for me to give my prediction for who will win the coveted medal. The ALA awards will be given out sometime in mid-January. Members of the Caldecott committee have been working all year to choose the book they think is worthy of this […]
