The Read Aloud Classroom

Wondering how to spark your students' curiosity about the exciting world of careers? Let's dive into fantastic children's books that make learning about jobs fun and interactive.  We'll showcase books that:Introduce a variety of professions, from doctors and firefighters to artists and engineersCapture young imaginations with engaging stories and vibrant illustrationsSpark important conversations about interests, skills, and future aspirationsCan be used for classroom discussions, writing activities, and career exploration projectsGet ready to empower your students to dream big and discover the possibilities that await them!⭐️ When I Grow Up Lesson Plan⭐️ Career Activities for Kids📚CAREER BOOKS FOR KIDSAda Twist, ScientistWhat Do You Do with an Idea? When I Grow UpWhat Shoes Will You Wear? Career DaySomeone Builds the DreamEllie Mae Dreams Big!I’m Going to be a PrincessCheck out the show notes for Career 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.

It's National Poetry Month, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing incredible poems into your classroom?  In this video, we're sharing some of our favorite poetry collections for elementary students, from silly and playful to beautiful and thought-provoking.We'll cover books that:Rhyme and rhythm their way into young heartsExplore themes that resonate with elementary schoolersAre perfect for read-alouds, shared reading, and independent explorationCan be used for creative writing prompts and poetry analysis lessonsGet ready to add some magic to your National Poetry Month with these captivating collections! ✨🌟 SILVER SEEDS LESSON🌟 DOGKU LESSON📚 POETRY BOOKS FOR KIDS:- Silver Seeds- Firefly July- A Stick is an Excellent Thing- My Daddy Rules the World- Feel the Beat- Wet Cement- With My Hands- Mirror, Mirror- Cricket in the Thicket- Fresh Picked Poetry- DogKu- Hailstones & Halibut Bones- GuyKu- There’s No Place Like SchoolCheck out the show notes for the Poetry 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.

Celebrate Earth Day with these fun read alouds!  Each book is perfect for teaching students how to take care of the Earth and why it is so important.🌏 EARTH DAY FREEBIE📚 BOOKS IN THIS VIDEO:The Curious GardenOn Meadowview StreetWe are Water ProtectorsThe Big Beach Clean UpBecoming a Good CreatureThank You, EarthSee the show notes for the Earth Day 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.

Get ready for the solar eclipse with these children's books!  I've got some amazing picture books that will spark your students' curiosity about this celestial event!We'll explore a collection of engaging picture books perfect for read-alouds, all centered around the wonder of solar eclipses. These books will introduce your students to the science behind eclipses, different types of eclipses, and the awe-inspiring experience of witnessing this natural phenomenon.So, grab your solar eclipse glasses (safely!), cuddle up with your favorite students, and get ready to blast off on a learning adventure about the majesty of the night sky!🌟 FREE BOOK LIST📚 SOLAR ECLIPSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS:- A Few Beautiful Minutes - Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story- Eclipse- Eclipse- When the Sky Glows- What is a Solar Eclipse?- Magical and Unusual Solar Eclipse- Eclipse: Our Sky’s Most Dazzling Phenomenon- When the Sun Goes Dark- EclipsesCheck out the show notes for the Solar Eclipse 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 March 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which March 2024 picture book to read first!🌟 FREE BOOK LIST📚 MARCH PICTURE BOOKS:- The Dress in the Window- A Rainbow in Brown- When the Rain Came Down- Don’t Wash Winston- Tricky Chopsticks- The Mochi Makers- Someone Just Like You- Avocado Magic- Ready to SoarCheck out the show notes for the New March Picture Books 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.

This episode is full of engaging picture books that will help your students understand the importance of recycling in your elementary classroom. ♻️ These colorful read alouds will introduce students to the importance of recycling and its impact on our planet. 🌎 They are perfect book to add to your Earth Day celebration!🌟 ONE PLASTIC BAG LESSON📚 RECYCLING BOOKS FOR KIDS:- One Plastic Bag- Ada’s Violin- Bag in the Wind- Flipflopi: How a Boat Made from Flip Flops- Galimoto- Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs- The House Full of Stuff- I Had a Favorite Dress- Kenya’s Art- Magic Trash- One Little Bag- To Change a PlanetCheck out the show notes for Recycling 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.

Picture books are a great tool to teach writing concepts. 📝  Today we are going to be chatting about teaching setting with picture books.Unleash the hidden power of picture books: Learn how their sensory details and evocative language paint stunning settings that inspire young writers.🌟 OWL MOON LESSON PLAN📚 SETTING PICTURE BOOKS:Owl MoonThe Snowy DayCreepy CarrotsCloudy with a Chance of MeatballsThe Panda ProblemMake Way for DucklingsWhen the Moon ComesHello Harvest MoonCheck out the show notes for the 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.

Calling all germ-busting educators!  This video is your one-stop shop for engaging picture books that teach kids about healthy habits, specifically the importance of handwashing and stopping the spread of germs.🌟 SICK SIMON LESSON PLAN📚 HEALTHY HABITS BOOKS FOR KIDS:- Sick Simon- What are Germs?- Do Not Lick this Book- Germs vs. Soap- A Germ’s Journey- I Don’t Want to Wash My Hands!- How Does Soap Clean Your Hands?- Wash Your Hands!- Germs are Not for SharingCheck out the show notes for Healthy Habits 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 February 2024!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which February 2024 picture book to read first!🌟 FREE BOOK LIST📚 FEBRUARY PICTURE BOOKS:- A Happy Place- Escargot  & the Search for Spring- Seeds of Change- It’s Holi!- Memory Garden- Sydney’s Big Speech- Are You Big?- Cranky- Dear Muslim Child- Just Try It- Meltdown- Hello- My Thoughts Have Wings- Ramadan Kareem- The Wrong BookSee the show notes for the February 2024 New 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.

March Madness is heating up, and what better way to celebrate the excitement than by bringing the energy of the court into your classroom?  Today, we're doing a slam dunk of a dive into amazing basketball picture books perfect for read-alouds during March Madness!🌟 SALT IN HIS SHOES LESSON📚 BASKETBALL BOOKS:- Salt in His Shoes- Dream Big- Allie’s Basketball Dream- Above the Rim- The Boy Who Never Gave Up- I Got Next- Swish!- Bravo Tavo- Basketball BellesCheck out the show notes for the Basketball 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.