Want to teach rules and expectations in an engaging way? Use picture books! These 15 picture books are some of the best to start your year.
As I begin to share book lists, I do need to make it clear that you should use your own discernment when it comes to books for your family. Every family’s
Teach upper elementary and middle school students about compassion and
Best science books for an early introduction to science. What do kids learn in early elementary science? Well, a lot of what is covered in elementary school science involves the water cycle, the butterfly life cycle, matter, forces, energy, the weather, what is science, and what scientists do. These picture books make fantastic additions to your science class, whether you're a teacher or a homeschool parent. Discover fantastic picture books for your science bookshelf.
Books for 6-8 year olds. Books for elementary-age children that they will love to read. These make great read alouds, also.
More than 10 children's books celebrating diverstiy in food and culture. Choosen and reviewed by an elementary school teacher.
Best science books for an early introduction to science. What do kids learn in early elementary science? Well, a lot of what is covered in elementary school science involves the water cycle, the butterfly life cycle, matter, forces, energy, the weather, what is science, and what scientists do. These picture books make fantastic additions to your science class, whether you're a teacher or a homeschool parent. Discover fantastic picture books for your science bookshelf.
A fabulous list of books from around the world for little kid world citizens! Multicultural stories and folktales plus books on empathy and friendship.
I love encouraging my students to explore a variety of genres, but sometimes that means I need to explicitly teach them about the genres first! These free genre posters are the perfect way to do just that!
How to use the Julia Rothman books for science using our notebook companions for Nature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Food Anatomy, and Ocean Anatomy.
Each classroom brings students of multiple learning styles and backgrounds. It is our job to provide opportunities that reach all of the many different learning styles that come to us. For this reason, it is
Use this great list of picture books about countries & cities around the world to raise a global citizen!
Wondering how to make math fun? Make math interesting, even at a young age! In this article, I'll explain what you need to get started!
A great list of the best books for 10 year olds, perfect for fifth graders. Includes realistic and historical fiction, mystery, adventure...
Interactive books, books that require the reader to do something get kids physically engaged with the story. And, kids love reading them!
This list of must have picture books for your classroom library includes a wide range of titles from seasonal to teaching points. Free activities too!
Does getting students to read nonfiction feel like pulling teeth sometimes? Not with these books!
Did you wish the Harry Potter series would never end? Try one of these books instead!
Want to get your kids to read more? Try a graphic novel! Find the best graphic novels for kids ages 6 - 16 that will get them reading.
A list of recommended books for reluctant readers (upper elementary). Hook your students on reading with book suggestions beyond Captain Underpants.
10 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books for Kids in Upper Elementary
These easy to read chapter books are perfect for beginning readers. They will get your kiddo hooked and wanting to read more and more! Some kids resist leaving picture books and reading chapter books, but this list will help you find something your child will have an interest in and be willing to give chapter books a try.
Book clubs for children are a great way to get children reading new books. It can be hard to choose books that are appropriate for the tween years though. I put together a list of perfect homeschool book club books. They inspire conversation and even include a related craft idea.
Don't let a short schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for librarians!
Learn more about important events in history through these historical graphic novels for kids, including books for elementary students and middle schoolers.
Inspire learning about computer programming or coding for kids with fun picture books about coding, including some fascinating biographies.
Looking for books for children with anxiety? These 15 anxiety books for kids can help start a conversation about it and help make it less scary.
Looking for some books that your fourth grader will love? This list is a great place to start. These are teacher recommended fourth grade books!
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The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . If your motto is, “so many books, so little time”, then this post is for you! With lots of great children’s literature to choose from, it’s hard to pick the best books to support engineering in the lower elementary grades.
These wonderful living books for elementary grades are wonderful for young children to read on their own or for you to read to them!
Use these free printable Parts of a Book Poster & Worksheet to teach your pre-readers about book awareness and concepts of print.
Get kids interested in history with these historical books for kids! These history books can bring history to life, and make learning more engaging.
Scientists have a particular way of thinking about the world. Read these books to inspire kids to think like scientists.
The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . If your motto is, “so many books, so little time”, then this post is for you! With lots of great children’s literature to choose from, it’s hard to pick the best books to support engineering in the lower elementary grades.
Collection of the best picture books to read to older children that spark interesting and meaningful conversations.
I have already shared Elijah's 7th grade reading list and 6th grade reading list. I want to share more–especially for those of you who have kids who read like crazy-cakes, so here is his 5th grade list (from 2012-2013). I am sure I have missed some of his selections because it is impossible for me to …
The days of dioramas and book reports may be long gone. (Is it wrong that I’m a little sad about that?) Yet the expectation that students read and express their understanding of what they’ve read remains as strong as ever. So what’s a teacher to do? More specifically, what’s a creative teacher to do, when she doesn’t want to rely on worksheets? Get creative, of course! I’ve compiled 9 Fun Book Projects for you. They’re quick and easy to prepare, and best of all, they’re engaging – for both your students and you. No more slogging through piles of “Why I Liked This Book!” Take a look: Write a different ending -- What if the main character didn’t make it in the end? Or the dogs had lived? Or the culprit was the best friend? Your students’ imaginations can really wander with this assignment. Maybe their alternate ending will be even better than the original! Offer to let students draw their new ending as a bonus. Give a book talk --- Book talks are a wonderful way for students to demonstrate their understanding of books that they have read while practicing their writing and speaking skills. They're a great book project because they combine so many skills...and students love listening to one another. Oh, and the added bonus is that students can learn about books that they're interested in reading as they listen to the book talks. If you'd like to give them a try, then check out this FREE BOOK TALK GUIDE. It includes an overview of book talks, pre-write, final copy, and tips and tricks for presenting a book talk. Find it HERE. Write a sequel -- If you have the time, your students may want to extend their alternative endings into a whole second book (or at least a few pages or a chapter). After all, who hasn’t reached the end of a great read and wished for more? This will be a challenge, as students will have to build on the original plot lines and character outlines. Refer them to some famous book series for inspiration. Write a letter to the author -- Take a page from Beverly Cleary’s classic Dear Mr. Henshaw and have students write a thoughtful letter, with questions for the author of their current reading selection (or a favorite book). Most authors love to write (of course!) and appreciate opportunities to interact directly with their readers. Address letters (or e-mails) to the publisher, or see if the author has contact information on his or her website. It never hurts for students to practice their letter-writing and envelope-addressing skills, either – at least as long as snail mail is still around. Your students will be thrilled to get a response, too. Great news! I've put together three stationary templates that students can use when drafting their letters. They're a special FREEBIE just for you! Click here to check them out...and download them for free! Choose a response --- Here's an idea that students love...give them choices! It's amazing how giving students the ability to select the response or project that they would like to complete instantly increases their engagement. With that in mind, I created a series of "This or That" reading responses. Each This or That Reading Prompt includes instruction at the top of the worksheet and then 2 reading response choices for students to showcase their learning. After reviewing the choices, students can choose to do the "This" prompt or the "That" prompt. You can easily turn this into a book project by having students complete 5 (or so) different prompts while reading the book and submit them all as a final project when they finish reading the book. Learn more HERE. Set it to music -- Have your students capture a pivotal scene from the book in a song set to familiar music. It can be a ballad, a pop song, a rap – whatever speaks to them or best works with the scene. Encourage students who select this option to put on a concert. For students who are shy to perform, give them the option of recording their song privately, so you can play it without them having to get up in front of the class. Doodle it --- This is my FAVORITE type of book project! That's because it combines reflection, thinking and DOODLING! You can instantly take book reports and book projects to a whole new level with a Doodle Book Review! First, students complete a planning guide. Then, they design a Doodle Book Review! Check it out HERE! There's even this cinema-themed version that your students are sure to love. Find it HERE. Create a File Folder --- I first developed this book project idea many years ago as a summer reading project. Then, I altered it slightly so that it could be completed during anytime of the school year with any book. With this project, students compile critical information from the book they read including the plot, characters, setting, and a reflection in a manila file folder. The file folder book report includes detailed instructions so that students can complete it all independently. The end result is a compact project that students love! Oh, and you can store the file folders by your classroom library for students to reference when picking out a book! Find more details HERE. Blog about it -- If you have a classroom webpage, it can be fairly simple to create a live (and private) blog that students can use to discuss and debate the merits of their favorite books. This option might work best for students who have read the same book. Make sure you establish expectations for a civil online conversation. You can get in on the convo, too! Focusing on nonfiction in your classroom? Try one of these book report alternatives: Ø Create a scrapbook with images and facts about the book topic. Ø Write interview questions for the main character (if reading a biography, for example). Extend this assignment by allowing students to dress up as the character and record their responses to the interview questions. Ø Write a diary that one of the story’s main characters might have kept before, during, or after the book’s events. Make sure students emphasize what the character is thinking and feeling to give it an authentic feel. Ø Write a news story about the main event in the book (for example, the sinking of the Titanic). This is a good opportunity to practice this very specific form of writing. You’ll want to review inverted pyramid style and how to use quotes if you go this route. BONUS: Wait! I have one more idea. Here's a new spin on the classic book report mobile! Why not have students report out on the plot, setting, characters, and theme on fun pieces of paper clothing? Then students can hang their work from a hanger that says, "Try this book on for size!" This project includes a set of first draft materials and final copy elements so that students can create a high quality project! Here's some links for some of the project ideas above: ➧ File Folder Book Project (any book!) ➧ Doodle and Do Book Review (doodle book project) ➧ This or That Reading Response Prompts ➧ Book Talk (freebie) ➧ Letter to the Author Stationary Templates (FREE!) ➧ Clothes Hanger Book Report I hope that you've found some fun book project ideas to try in your classroom! Happy reading! Mary Beth
Inside: 100 Great Children’s Books is the selection of the best-written, most inspiring, beautiful, and entertaining picture books you might not know about. If you’ve read Where the Wild Things Are, Amelia Bedelia, and other classic picture books with your children and wonder if there are lesser-known books that are no less amazing, you
Thank you to Diane for submitting this fun book report poster. It’s legal size (paper) worksheet and is great for lower grades (or as an easy project for upper grades). Great end of the year …
Want to get your kids to read more? Try a graphic novel! Find the best graphic novels for kids ages 6 - 16 that will get them reading.
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Looking for fifth grade books for your readers? This is a great place to start! Check out this awesome teacher recommended fifth grade book list!
If you're studying ecosystems and habitats, these picture books can help! First. let's define the difference between ecosystem and habitat.
