I’m continuing my read aloud book recommendations, this week is for 5th grade. (Fifth grade is ages 11-12.) to teach things like reading strategies, literary devices, character arc, and more. Also, you can integrate the historical and realistic fiction books on this list to with your current events and history content. More Read Aloud Book Lists: […]
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New Middle-Grade Nonfiction Winter 2019
If you’re like me, you will want to read these middle-grade nonfiction books and then recommend them to the young readers you know. You might also want to read: Nonfiction Books for 8-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 9-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 10-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 11-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 12-Year-Olds New Middle-Grade Nonfiction Winter 2019 Rocket […]
Read-Aloud Books for 4th Grade
Teachers and parents, do you need suggestions for good read-aloud books for the 4th grade? Research shows that reading aloud, as you probably know, expands vocabulary, improves comprehension, develops imagination, increases attention span, and best of all, engages readers in wonderful stories! What’s more, sharing a read-aloud story can offer a wealth of instructional value […]
What’s New in Middle Grade Books, February 2019
Want to know what’s new in middle-grade books? Here’s what I’ve been reading that I want to share with you all. Hope you find something good to read. What’s New in Middle-Grade Books, February 2019 Beast Rider by Tony Johnston and Maria Elena Fontanot de Rhoads REALISTIC / IMMIGRATION I couldn’t put this book down! […]
New Middle Grade Books (Ages 8 – 12)
Ready to see what I’ve been reading? Here’s what’s new in middle-grade books from realistic to sci-fi to historical fiction. But before I get to the reviews, I did want to address what we talked about a few months back…whether or not I include book reviews of books that aren’t positive. So many of […]
Yummy Chapter Books for Foodie Kids (Who Like to Cook and Bake)
Do you have a foodie kid who loves to cook or bake? Or maybe you have a child who isn’t interested in foodie topics yet. No matter what, these fictional chapter books are sure to delight and inspire more time in the kitchen. Yummy Chapter Books for Foodie Kids (Who Love to Cook and Bake) […]
Have You Seen These New Graphic Novels?
If your kids like graphic novels, you’ll want to check out these new titles. There’s a little bit of everything here — fantasy, realistic, and sci-fi. Have You Seen These New Graphic Novels? Click by Kayla Miller REALISTIC Click is an excellent, relatable book about friendships and finding your place –my daughter felt could […]