Unlock the Power of Picture Books

In today's episode, we're diving into a fun and interactive lesson on how to teach the asking questions strategy using picture books. 📖✨
📝 The Stranger Lesson Plan

🎯 Key Takeaways 🎯

• Discover the art of selecting the perfect picture book for your lesson.
• Learn how to introduce the asking questions strategy with examples from beloved books like 'The Stranger' and 'Grandfather Twilight.'
• Listen as we model questioning while reading, guiding you on how to do it effectively in your classroom.
• Find out how to create an inclusive environment that encourages all students to participate and ask questions.
• Explore the benefits of post-reading discussions and reflections in reinforcing the importance of curiosity.

Join us as we step into a cozy reading nook, explore the pages of these fantastic books, and unlock the potential of your students' curiosity! 🌟
📚 Picture Books 📚

• The Stranger
• Sylvester & the Magic Pebble
• Knots on a Counting Rope
• The Story of Ruby Bridges
• Grandfather Twilight
• The Empty Pot

Show Notes: Picture Books for Asking Questions
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Today, we're diving into the magic of picture books to teach an invaluable lesson—gratitude! In this episode, we'll explore the power of interactive read-aloud lessons and how they can help our students understand and express gratitude in meaningful ways.
✏️ Thankful Lesson
📚 Thankful Picture Books 📚
Thankful
The Thank You Book
The Thankful Book
Thank You, Omu!
Bear Says Thanks
We are Grateful
Thanks a Million
We Give Thanks
Grateful
Thankful
📝 Being Grateful Show Notes

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Celebrate Earth Day with these fun read alouds! Each book is perfect for teaching students how to take care of the Earth and why it is so important.
🌏 EARTH DAY FREEBIE
📚 BOOKS IN THIS VIDEO:

• The Curious Garden
• On Meadowview Street
• We are Water Protectors
• The Big Beach Clean Up
• Becoming a Good Creature
• Thank You, Earth

See the show notes for the Earth Day Picture Books.

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March Madness is heating up, and what better way to celebrate the excitement than by bringing the energy of the court into your classroom? Today, we're doing a slam dunk of a dive into amazing basketball picture books perfect for read-alouds during March Madness!
🌟 SALT IN HIS SHOES LESSON
📚 BASKETBALL BOOKS:
- Salt in His Shoes
- Dream Big
- Allie’s Basketball Dream
- Above the Rim
- The Boy Who Never Gave Up
- I Got Next
- Swish!
- Bravo Tavo
- Basketball Belles
Check out the show notes for the Basketball Books for Kids

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Check out these new picture books released in April 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which April 2024 picture book to read first!
🌟 FREE BOOK LIST
📚 APRIL PICTURE BOOKS:

• All I Need to Be
• Butt or Face?
• From My Head to My Toes
• How to Catch a Dream
• Love Grows Here
• Not a Smiley Guy
• Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm
• How Animals Sleep
• Aloha Everything
• A Place for Feelings
• Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding
• Orris and Timble
• The Truth about the Couch

Check out the show notes for the New April Books.

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