There probably aren’t any educators who would argue against the power of the read aloud, yet when the pressures of the school day hit, read-aloud time seems to be the first thing to get postponed because it’s “just for fun,” right? Wrong! (You already knew that!) Or maybe you’re just plain tired at the end of the day and your […]
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Poetry Palooza 4: 5 Boisterous, Amusing, and Entertaining Poetry Picture Books
Welcome to part 4 of our Poetry Palooza! Throughout this month of April, we want to share with you some of our favorite poetry books (there are SO many good ones!) and some practical strategies for sharing poetry with your class that have been classroom tested and student approved! Just joining us? Check out the previous posts in the series: […]
Poetry Palooza 3: 5 Content Area Poetry Picture Books
Welcome to part 3 of our Poetry Palooza! Throughout this month of April, we want to share with you some of our favorite poetry books (there are SO many good ones!) and some practical strategies for sharing poetry with your class that have been classroom tested and student approved! Just joining us? Check out the previous posts in the series: […]
Poetry Palooza 2: 5 Classics, Fairy Tales, and Character-Building Poetry Picture Books
Welcome to part 2 of our Poetry Palooza! Throughout this month of April, we want to share with you some of our favorite poetry books (there are SO many good ones!) and some practical strategies for sharing poetry with your class that have been classroom tested and student approved! Just joining us? Check out Part 1: Five Science and […]
Poetry Palooza 1: 5 Science and Nature Poetry Picture Books
People tend to feel very strongly about poetry, but whether you love it or loathe it, there is no denying that poetry is a powerful genre. Poetry can give voice to feelings that we otherwise might not be able to express. Poets from all cultures and walks of life provide a window into their souls and we […]
Searching for Strong Informational Text
There is no denying that classrooms are beginning to use more and more nonfiction in the classroom. Current research has emphasized the importance of increasing nonfiction reading in the classroom and teachers are now on the hunt for strong texts. There are many places to find strong informational text for students that are engaging for […]