

The Read Aloud Classroom
Sara Soucy | Picture Book Enthusiast | Elementary Teacher
A podcast to help elementary teachers incorporate more picture books into their school day by using read alouds across the curriculum.Each week, I'll share picture book titles to guide you in your teaching. You'll find practical tips, innovative ideas, and a collection of handpicked picture books perfect for each subject.Get ready to inspire, educate and empower your students with the captivating world of picture books. Happy reading!
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 6, 2025 • 15min
61. New Picture Books January 2025
Check out these new picture books released in January 2025! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which January 2025 picture book to read first!🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB📚 JANUARY PICTURE BOOKS:- All in a Year- Greatness- And, Too, the Fox- Don’t Push the Button- Girls on the Rise- Mai’s Ao Dai- Ruby Bridges- How Sweet the Sound- The World Needs the Wonder You See- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rainbow- A Cat Like ThatView the show notes for the New Picture Books January 2025 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.

Dec 16, 2024 • 19min
60. Best Read Aloud Books 2024!
What were the best read aloud books of 2024? Check out all these picture books that were released this year! I'm sharing my favorite read aloud books from 2024. There are some amazing books in this collection!📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB!🌟 FREE BOOK LIST📚 2024 FAVORITE PICTURE BOOKS:- Too Much - My Great Big Native Family- A Happy Place- Tricky Chopsticks- Aloha Everything- The Curious Why- Home in a Lunchbox- Saturdays at Harlem Grown- Once Upon a Diwali- I Want to Read ALL the Books!- Bea’s Bad Day- Knight Owl & Early Bird- Be Careful, Xiao Xin!- Lefty 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.

Dec 9, 2024 • 10min
59. Picture Books for National Cookie Day
Get ready to crumble with delight! This video features a collection of scrumptious picture books perfect for celebrating National Cookie Day. These sweet stories are ideal for read-alouds, sparking imaginations and inspiring young readers. Watch to discover titles that will leave your students craving more than just cookies! 🍪📚📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB!🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST📚 COOKIE PICTURE BOOKS:- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie- The Smart Cookie- A World of Cookies for Santa- The Duckling Gets a Cookie?!- Cookie Time- Mmm Cookies!- Cookie Queen- How the Cookie CrumbledCheck out the show notes for the Cookie 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.

Dec 2, 2024 • 10min
58. New Picture Books December 2024
Check out these new picture books released in December 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which December 2024 picture book to read first!🌟 FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE BOOK LIST📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB📚 DECEMBER PICTURE BOOKS:- The Worry Monster- Time for Bed, Old House- Lefty- A Sea of Gold- Will You Be My Friend?- Get Ready for Valentine’s Day- How to Catch a Groundhog📝 Check out the show notes for these New Picture Books December 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.

Nov 25, 2024 • 14min
57. NEW to the Book Club! | December 2024
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📚 DECEMBER PICTURE BOOKS:- The Polar Express- 10 Ways to Hear Snow- The Shortest Day- Let's Celebrate!- Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa 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.

Nov 18, 2024 • 10min
56. How-To Picture Books for Kids
Fun and silly picture books teaching students how to do something! These make great mentor texts for writing workshop when kids are working on how-to writing pieces.📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB🌟 FREE PICTURE BOOK LIST📚 HOW-TO PICTURE BOOKS:- How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth- How to Catch a Turkey- How to Babysit a Grandpa- How to Catch Santa- How to Make Friends with a Ghost- All You Need for a Snowman- The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog- If You Want to Knit Some MittensCheck out the show notes for these How-To 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.

Nov 11, 2024 • 7min
55. Veterans Day Books for Kids
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.

Nov 4, 2024 • 10min
54. New Picture Books November 2024
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.

Oct 28, 2024 • 16min
53. NEW to the Book Club! | November 2024
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.

Oct 21, 2024 • 10min
52. Picture Books for a Positive Attitude
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.