The Read Aloud Classroom
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!
Podcasting since 2023 • 77 episodes
The Read Aloud Classroom
Latest Episodes
10. How to Choose a Book for a Read Aloud | Interactive Read Aloud Series
We've all been there - standing in front of our classroom library, staring at hundreds of books, wondering which one to choose for tomorrow's read aloud. Maybe you've even done what I've done – grabbed a book off the shelf at the last minute, o...
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Episode 10
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9:34
9. New Picture Books! March 2025 New Releases
I am so excited to bring back one of my favorite features - sharing brand new picture books that are coming soon to a classroom library near you! As a teacher, there was nothing better than introducing my students to fresh, engaging stories tha...
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Episode 9
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14:08
8. How to Plan a Read Aloud Lesson | Interactive Read Aloud Series
Have you ever gotten to the end of a read aloud and realized you completely forgot to teach anything? Or maybe you've found yourself scrambling to come up with questions while trying to hold the book, manage your class, AND remember what you wa...
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Episode 8
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12:52
7. Five Read Aloud Mistakes I Made in My Classroom (and how to fix them!)
Ever find yourself frantically searching for the perfect book minutes before your students arrive? We've all been there! I remember grabbing "You Matter" by Christian Robinson for a story elements lesson, only to realize halfway through there w...
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Episode 7
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10:18
6. Reading Week Ideas for the Classroom
As teachers, we dream of creating magical reading moments in our classrooms, but let's be honest - finding time for "one more thing" can feel impossible! In this episode, I'm sharing 10 practical ways to celebrate Read Aloud Week that won't add...
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Episode 6
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