Hello! 5th grade teacher Colby Sharp here. As the days that I have left with my fifth graders shrink, I have been faced with the task of picking our last read aloud of the school year. I thought it would be fun to hop on a call with my dear friend Donalyn Miller to talk […]
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August
05
Back-to-School Read Alouds by Melissa Stewart
posted by CBethM
Are you a member of the #classroombookaday Facebook group? If not, click the link and join right now. Seriously, do it. I’ll stop and wait until you’re done. Okay, now that you have access to an amazing resource that’s going to change the way you think about and share picture books with your students, check […]
April
19
Why I Will Always Read Aloud to my Middle School Students by Beth Jarzabek
posted by CBethM
On a given day this fall, someone who passed my classroom may have heard my heartwrenching recitation of Johnny’s famous “Stay Gold” letter from the timeless novel, The Outsiders. This spring, passerbys might be relegated to my epic Effie Trinket impression, singing out the wish that the “Odds be ever in your favor!” While my […]
March
15
Announcing the Flight of the Puffin Read Aloud: Connecting Classrooms Coast-to-Coast by Ann Braden
posted by CBethM
Last week at the grocery store I was putting cans of beans in my shopping cart when I heard a quiet voice: “Ann? Is that you?” I looked up, and for an absurdly long moment the two of us studied the other’s eyes, the only part of our faces visible between our masks and winter […]
May
24
Poll: Last Read Aloud of the School Year
posted by Colby Sharp
A couple of weeks ago, I asked Nerdy Readers to share their favorite read aloud from both their childhood and this school year. I’m back this week with another poll question. What book will be the last book you read aloud to your students this year? Please let me know down in the comments below. […]
May
09
Poll: Favorite Read Aloud of the 2017-2018 School Year
posted by Colby Sharp
I’ve been thinking a lot about the books we read aloud to children, and the impact the read aloud experience has on the development of our readers. On Sunday, I had the opportunity to hang out with a bunch of former students and they all brought up books that I read aloud to them when […]
February
05
Read Alouds: Every Day, Every Student by Lucretia Brattin
posted by CBethM
The importance of reading aloud to every grade level is imperative. And, it should most definitely be an everyday occurrence. This duty does not have be fulfilled by the Language Arts teachers. How awesome is it for the science teacher to read an article from National Geographic or the history teacher to read an article […]
July
01
Top Ten MG Books to Use as Read Alouds Beginning of Year by Cassie Thomas
posted by CBethM
When students enter the classroom at the first of the year, a lot of schools are spending days/weeks on ensuring respect, understanding, and creating a classroom culture of family. To do this more effectively and spark conversation, I have learned that opening each year with a book that touches on character traits such as respecting […]
April
15
Top Ten Picture Books for Read Alouds by Kate Olson
posted by CBethM
As an elementary school librarian, I am always looking for ways to connect my read alouds with other books I have shared with students, and build a community of books, reading and readers. One way I do this is by choosing specific picture book “series” for each grade level and making sure to read EVERY. […]
October
22
Ten Great Read Alouds to Promote Social Emotional Learning by Louise Prescott
posted by CBethM
Social Emotional Learning is one of the current buzzwords in education. Helping children acquire the skills needed to recognize their feelings and the feelings of others, and then learn to control their emotions and build positive relationships are important in order to be successful. For more information on SEL, visit my website of resources here. […]
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