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 • 87 episodes
The Read Aloud Classroom
Latest Episodes
20. Read Alouds for the End of the Year
Are you feeling the end-of-year crunch? With field days, awards ceremonies, and classroom cleanup dominating your schedule, it's easy to let read alouds slide. But these final weeks offer the perfect opportunity to bring meaningful closure to y...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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11:42
19. New Picture Books! May 2025
Need a fresh infusion of picture books for your classroom? In this month's new releases roundup, I'm sharing 16 incredible picture books that just hit the shelves! From heartwarming friendship stories like "Noah and His Wagon" to STEM explorati...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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17:49
18. Managing Interruptions During a Read Aloud
Every teacher knows that feeling—you're in the middle of a captivating read aloud, your students are fully engaged in the story, and then it happens. A student shouts out, the intercom blares, or there's a knock at your classroom door. Just lik...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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15:37
17. Keeping Wiggly Students Engaged During a Read Aloud
We've all been there – you're in the middle of reading that perfect picture book, and suddenly you notice Jimmy rolling around, Sarah playing with her shoelaces, and half your class looking everywhere but at you. In today's world of constant st...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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16:44
16. Making Read Alouds Interactive (without losing control)
Are your read alouds feeling a bit... boring? Or maybe you've tried to make them more interactive only to end up with chaos and confusion? In this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest challenges teachers share with me: making read alouds tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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21:13
