The Read Aloud Classroom

Looking for engaging and meaningful books to share with your students on Veterans Day? This video features a collection of powerful picture books that explore the experiences of veterans and the sacrifices they make. These stories are perfect for sparking thoughtful discussions and helping your students develop a deeper understanding of the importance of honoring our veterans. 📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB!🌟 FREE BOOK LIST📚 VETERANS DAY PICTURE BOOKS:- When Your Daddy’s a Soldier- Tuesday Tucks Me In - Veterans Heroes in Our Neighborhood- Hero Dad- Hero Mom- Night Catch- The Poppy Lady- Sergeant Reckless- Tucky Jo and Little Heart📝 Check out the show notes for these Veterans Day 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.

Check out these new picture books released in November 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which November 2024 picture book to read first!📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB📚 POSITIVITY PICTURE BOOKS:- Be Careful, Xiao Xin!- Bilal’s Bad Day- Dogs Love Books, Too- Alice in a Winter Wonderland- Cicely Tyson- Coming Home- Little and Big📝 Check out the show notes for these New November 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.

We are adding some awesome books to the Colorful Apple Book Club this month!  Check out these brand new lessons for reading, writing, science, social studies and SEL.  I'm sharing how you can use each book in your classroom to teach different lessons.📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB!🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST📚 NOVEMBER PICTURE BOOKS:- A Turkey for Thanksgiving- In November- Pumpkin Jack- Fry Bread- SweepCheck out the show notes for the November Book Club. 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.

Looking for inspiring and uplifting books to share with your elementary students? This video features a collection of picture books that promote a positive attitude, resilience, and kindness. Use these books as read-alouds to foster a supportive and encouraging classroom environment.📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB!📚 POSITIVITY PICTURE BOOKS:- Terrific- Daniel’s Good Day- The Magical Yet- Lluvia! Rain!- Tomorrow Most Likely- Augustus and His Smile- Bloom- Change Sings- Happy Right Now- Layla’s HappinessCheck out the show notes for these Positivity 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.

Looking for engaging and educational resources to teach your students about bullying prevention? Check out this collection of powerful picture books that explore themes of courage, kindness, and standing up to bullies. These stories are perfect for sparking important conversations and helping young readers develop empathy and resilience. Watch to discover titles that will inspire your students to be up-standers and create a more positive school environment.📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB!🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST📚 STAND UP TO BULLIES PICTURE BOOKS:- The Together Tree- Lola and the Troll- Stacey’s Extraordinary Words- The Not So Friendly Friend- One- A Normal Pig- Kiki Kicks- I Walk with Vanessa- Llama Llama and the Bully Goat- Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon- Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon📝 Check out the show notes for Stand Up to Bullies 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 October 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which October 2024 picture book to read first!📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB🌟 FREE BOOK LIST📚 OCTOBER PICTURE BOOKS:- Quiet Karima- Tamales for Christmas- Where to Hide a Star- Elmore the Christmas Moose- Bea’s Bad Day- The Brighter I Shine- My Hair is My Friend- How to Sing a Song- I am We- Papa’s Butter Chicken- The Home We Make- Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival- Knight Owl and the Early Bird📝 Check out the show notes for New Picture Books October 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.

We are adding some awesome books to the Colorful Apple Book Club this month!  Check out these brand new lessons for reading, writing, science, social studies and SEL.  I'm sharing how you can use each book in your classroom to teach different lessons.📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB!📚 OCTOBER PICTURE BOOKS:- Gustavo the Shy Ghost- Spookley the Square Pumpkin- Room on the Broom- The Moon Book- What Do Authors Do?- Vote for Our Future!📝 Check out the show notes for the New Book Club October 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.

Check out these new picture books released in September 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which September 2024 picture book to read first!📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST📝 Check out the show notes for the New Picture Books September 2024📚 NEW SEPTEMBER PICTURE BOOKS:- This is How We Play- Fail-a-Bration- We are the Builders!- The Idea in You- Leo’s First Vote!- I Want to Read ALL the Books!- Pockets of Love- The Boldest White- The Greatest- Stacey Speaks Up- Chang'e Moon📝 Check out the show notes for New Picture Books September 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.

I got some books in the mail to share with you!  Thank you to Publisher Spotlight for sharing these with me.  Which one of these books are you going to share with your class first??🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST📝 Check out the show notes for the Read Aloud Book Mail: Summer 2024📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB📚NEW BOOKS: - Eighteen Flowers for Grandma- The Great Expedition- Marvelous Margot- The Light from My Menorah- The Big Flappy Ears- Color Makes the World Go Round- Jelly-Boy- Secret Gardeners- Hank Goes Honk- Griselda Snooks Spectacular Books- Small Steps, Big Change- My Book and Me- Never, Ever, Ever Ask a Pirate to a Party- Trains and Trainers- The Language of Flowers- Around the World with Friends- This is My Treehouse- Halima, Superhero Princess- The Christmas Snow Globe 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 Summer 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which Summer 2024 picture book to read first!📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST📝 Check out the show notes for the New Picture Books: Summer 2024📚 SUMMER PICTURE BOOKS:- Zuni and the Memory Jar: https://amzn.to/4eqDH0Q- I See Color: https://amzn.to/45t6ZYy- A Song for Nolan: https://amzn.to/3VK4wWl- Home in a Lunchbox: https://amzn.to/3VK4M7L- Abuelo’s Flower Shop: https://amzn.to/4cnkuvk- The Boy Who Found His Voice: https://amzn.to/4b6Ej8Q- Beach Hair: https://amzn.to/4coWqYN- Gorgeously Me!: https://amzn.to/3RwEmnP- The Yellow Bus: https://amzn.to/4clUBMi- Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream: https://amzn.to/3VVqUwp- Dante Plays His Blues: https://amzn.to/3VJWixs- Dare to Be Daring: https://amzn.to/4c3qb1G- I am La Chiva! https://amzn.to/4b65TTO- Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden: https://amzn.to/45rEISe- Think a Thought: https://amzn.to/4b8nydu- I am Jesse Owens: https://amzn.to/3VsLFxZ- Saturdays at Harlem Grown: https://amzn.to/3VJ166s- Boo the Library Ghost: https://amzn.to/4ckfuYa- ¡Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween & Día de los Muertos: https://amzn.to/3xx66l8- Author Vs. Illustrator: https://amzn.to/3KKJ6SG- One Small Spark - https://amzn.to/3XdY89q- Who’s In Charge? - https://amzn.to/3Mv7glb- World Wonder - https://amzn.to/4gdWg9B- I’m Sorry You Got Mad - https://amzn.to/3AHPdWb- The Ofrenda That We Built - https://amzn.to/3z4KQ78- Trick or Treating in the City - https://amzn.to/4e6eiIJ- Once Upon a Diwali - https://amzn.to/3Mtd5Qb- You’ve Got This! - https://amzn.to/3X8qKB3- Stay Angry, Little Girl - https://amzn.to/3Mxn7zI- I Miss You Most - https://amzn.to/3XwilYv- Show Up and Vote - https://amzn.to/3Xd1Xvt Click here to join the FREE workshop!The 'Organize Your Read Alouds' workshop is a free 5-day training that helps elementary teachers create a complete system for fitting meaningful read-alouds into any schedule, selecting the perfect books for each comprehension strategy, and asking questions that truly develop students' thinking skills. 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.