Read Aloud Every Day

Every day we should be reading aloud to children of all ages.  Read any book you choose.  Reading to children is so important.  It helps with language development, vocabulary, and listening skills just to name a few.  There is so much research that supports reading to your child and/or students every single day. 

Here are a few of the articles and blog posts that support reading aloud to children of all ages:

1. https://practicalpages.wordpress.com/2017/07/03/happy-read-alouds/
2. https://www.readbrightly.com/importance-of-reading-aloud-to-big-kids/
3. http://www.readingrockets.org/reading-topics/reading-aloud
4. http://www.startwithabook.org/reading-aloud
5. http://www.pbs.org/parents/expert-tips-advice/2018/05/why-reading-aloud-to-kids-helps-them-thrive/
6. https://www.getsmartoregon.org/strategies-for-reading-aloud-with-children/

Multicultural Authors to Consider When Choosing Author Studies and/or Mentor Texts

If you are choosing books for your classroom check out these authors first to make sure that you are representing all the cultures in your classroom and school.  

• Donald Crews 
• Patricia McKissack 
• Jerry Pinkney 
• Chris Van Allsburg 
• Lois Sachar 
• Maurice Sendak 
• Shel Silverstein 
• Alma Flor Ada 
• Eve Bunting 
• Pam Munoz Ryan 
• Gary Soto 
• Pat Mora 
• Vera Williams 
• Patricia Polacco 
• Tomie dePaola

~~~~This is by no means a comprehensive list but just a sampling of the best multicultural children’s authors to consider.~~~~

Compare and Contrast Mentor Texts

Teaching comparing and contrasting with these books will make it easier and more fun! These are just a few suggestions.  I will post more as we learn more about books.

• The Hat and The Mitten by Jan Brett
• Stellaluna by Janell Cannon and National Geographic Readers: Bats by Elizabeth Carney
• Chester's Way and Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
• The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and  No Good in Art by Miriam Cohen
• When Lightning Comes in a Jar by Patricia Polacco and The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant
• The Lorax by Dr. Suess and The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry
• The Legend of Bluebonnet and The Legend of Indian Paintbrush by Tomie DePaolo
• Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Polar Bear, Polar Bear by Bill  Martin, Jr.

 

  

  

Teacher Book Club

I just ordered this fantastic book and joined the teacher book club that starts in March.  I am so excited for this collaborative learning adventure. I will post updates as we get going!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1506377874/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1