The Read Aloud Classroom

Hi!  Welcome to Unlock the Power of Picture Books.  I'm Sara Soucy, a former elementary school teacher with a passion for read alouds.  This podcast will be the place where I share my best tips for using picture books in the classroom.  Join me each week as I share book titles to use in all areas of the curriculum. 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.

I'm sharing my favorite read aloud books about being kind!  These picture books would be perfect for World Kindness Day in November or any day of the school year!  This social emotional learning skill is so important for students.  So I'm also including a kindness lesson plan for you to download for free!  Book Links:I Walk with VanessaEach KindnessThe Big UmbrellaThe Invisible BoyBe KindResources:FREE Be Kind LessonEach Kindness LessonShow Notes: Be Kind Picture BooksJoin 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 National Indigenous Peoples' Day with books!  These picture books make great read alouds in the month of October or any time of the year.  Learn about the history and culture of National Indigenous Peoples' Day with these stories.Picture Books:Josie DancesSharice's Big VoiceZonia's Rain ForestWe are Still HereWhen We are KindBowwow PowwowJingle DancerThis is How I KnowFry BreadWe are GratefulWe are Water ProtectorsShow Notes: National Indigenous Peoples' Day Picture BooksJoin 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.