The Read Aloud Classroom

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 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.

Reading across the curriculum is so beneficial for students!  Using picture books in math, science and social studies not only helps students with their reading skills, but with understanding new concepts as well.Check out the show notes for Reading Aloud Across 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.

Discover effective strategies for managing behavior during interactive read-alouds. Learn the importance of setting clear expectations and arranging strategic seating to create an engaging environment. Get tips on preparing your classroom for successful read-aloud sessions and fostering student engagement. Plus, find out how to overcome challenges and ensure that every student is involved in the experience!

What questions should you ask during a read aloud?  In this video, we are going to chat about how to ask questions during an interactive read aloud lesson.  We are going to talk about what questions to ask, when to ask them and how often to ask questions during a read aloud.Read the show notes for Questions to Ask During an Interactive Read Aloud 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.

How do you choose a book for an interactive read aloud?  In this episode, I’m breaking down how to pick a read aloud book for your classroom.  I’m sharing 5 simple, but effective questions to ask to make sure you choose the right book for your interactive read aloud.🌟 CHECKLIST FREEBIECheck out the show notes for How to Choose a Book for an Interactive Read Aloud 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.

Reading aloud in classrooms unlocks immense benefits for children. It builds community and fosters empathy, while also boosting emotional intelligence and vocabulary. The discussion includes practical recommendations for diverse books that inspire a love for reading. Listeners will discover how read-alouds create a collaborative learning environment, making literature accessible for all students. Get ready to explore the transformative power of storytelling!

Calling all explorers! Take your students on a captivating journey around the world with the magic of map books! ️This video showcases a treasure trove of engaging children's books that make learning about maps FUN and effective.🌟 MAPPING PENNY"S WORLD LESSON📚 MAP CHILDREN'S BOOKS:- Mapping Penny’s World- Me on the Map- Where Do I Live?- Follow that Map!- What a Map Can Do- Mapping Sam- From Here to ThereGet the show notes for Read Aloud Books about Maps. 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.