The Read Aloud Classroom

In today's video, we're diving into picture books to teach elementary students about holiday celebrations. Join me as we explore the power of interactive read-aloud lessons to make learning about diverse holidays a memorable and engaging experience. 📚✨✏️ Winter Candle Lesson🌟 Free Lesson: Our Favorite Day of the Year📚 PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT HOLIDAYS:- Red & Green & Blue & White- Our Favorite Day of the Year- Winter Candle- Let’s Celebrate!- Sparkles of Joy- Christmas Tapestry- Come and Join us!📝 Holiday Picture Books Show Notes 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.

In this video, I'm sharing picture books to teach small moments in writing.  We'll be using an interactive read-aloud lesson, a method that never fails to capture students' imaginations.✏️ Last Stop on Market Street Lesson Plan 📚 PICTURE BOOKS TO TEACH SMALL MOMENTS:- Last Stop on Market Street- Owl Moon- The Snowy Day- Fireflies- Blackout- Shortcut- Hike- Jabari Jumps- Freedom Soup📝 Small Moment Picture Books Show Notes 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.

Today, we're diving into the magic of picture books to teach an invaluable lesson—gratitude! In this episode, we'll explore the power of interactive read-aloud lessons and how they can help our students understand and express gratitude in meaningful ways.✏️ Thankful Lesson 📚 Thankful Picture Books 📚ThankfulThe Thank You BookThe Thankful BookThank You, Omu!Bear Says ThanksWe are GratefulThanks a MillionWe Give ThanksGratefulThankful📝 Being Grateful Show Notes 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 October 2023!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which October 2023 picture book to read first!📝 FREE Picture Book List📚 New Picture Books 📚What You Need to Be WarmI am Mister RogersBusy Betty and the Circus SurpriseFlat CatLawrence & SophiaSankofaNesting DollsBegin AgainEthan and the StraysFinn’s Little FibsThere Was a Party for LangstonShow Notes:  New October Books 2023 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.

In this episode, we'll explore how to use the magic of picture books to teach friendship skills and create a more inclusive classroom environment. 🌟 Picture books are the perfect tool for teaching social development and empathy to young students.  Learn about picture books that address friendship themes, promote diversity, and engage your students.📝 The Someone New Lesson Plan📚 Picture Books 📚The Someone NewWords to Make a FriendWe Don’t Eat Our ClassmatesYou Will Be My FriendWays to Make FriendsGood Rosie!Show Notes 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.

In this episode, I'll show you how to use picture books to teach your students the art of descriptive writing. Get ready to witness the transformation of your young writers as we embark on an interactive read-aloud adventure!📝 I Need My Monster Lesson Plan📚 Picture Books 📚I Need My MonsterSouthwest SunriseMagnificent Homespun BrownA Gift for AmmaSaturdays & TeacakesFry BreadShow Notes 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.

In this episode, I'll be sharing some tips on how to use picture books to teach students about storms. Storms can be a scary and confusing topic for young children, but they are also an important part of science. Picture books can be a great way to introduce children to storms in a way that is both engaging and informative.📝 I am the Storm Lesson Plan📚 Picture Books 📚I am the StormHurricaneFloodHurricanes!Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsWhen the Storm ComesShow Notes:Don't forget to subscribe for more educational content.  Join us as we step into a cozy reading nook each week, explore the pages of these fantastic books, and unlock the power of 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.

In today's episode, we're diving into a fun and interactive lesson on how to teach the asking questions strategy using picture books. 📖✨📝 The Stranger Lesson Plan🎯 Key Takeaways 🎯Discover the art of selecting the perfect picture book for your lesson.Learn how to introduce the asking questions strategy with examples from beloved books like 'The Stranger' and 'Grandfather Twilight.'Listen as we model questioning while reading, guiding you on how to do it effectively in your classroom.Find out how to create an inclusive environment that encourages all students to participate and ask questions.Explore the benefits of post-reading discussions and reflections in reinforcing the importance of curiosity.Join us as we step into a cozy reading nook, explore the pages of these fantastic books, and unlock the potential of your students' curiosity! 🌟📚 Picture Books 📚The StrangerSylvester & the Magic PebbleKnots on a Counting RopeThe Story of Ruby BridgesGrandfather TwilightThe Empty PotShow Notes: Picture Books for Asking QuestionsDon't forget to subscribe for more educational content.  Let's make this school year a memorable one for our students together! 🏫📚🍎 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 September 2023!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which September 2023 picture book to read first!Picture Books:Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the SleighSomething, SomedayArtivistWho I AmSwimming Toward a DreamHarlem at FourI’m FromBaboBuilding a DreamSee You on the Other SideSay My NameShow Notes: September 2023 Picture Book Releases 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.

Goal setting picture books for kids are a great way to start the new year!  These picture book read alouds about goals are perfect for any time of the year, though.  Each book will walk through the steps of setting a goal for students.  I've also included a free goal setting activity for you to use after reading these books aloud!Resources:Goal Setting ActivityJabari Jumps Interactive Read-AloudSalt in His Shoes Interactive Read-AloudPicture Books:After the FallJabari JumpsA Chair For My MotherSalt in His ShoesJabari TriesBecauseShow Notes: Goal Setting 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.