This list of books contains teacher-recommended, kid-favorite read aloud books for third (3rd) grade. (Third grade is about age 8 here in the U.S.) How do you pick which books to read with your class? INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSE Consider your instructional purpose as well as cross-curricular themes in science, social studies, and writing. You can also use the books on this list to model and … [Read more...]
Read Aloud Books for Second Grade
If you're a 2nd-grade teacher, librarian, or parent, this list of read aloud books will give you teacher and kid recommended titles plus a printable list. (For non-U.S. readers, second graders are 7-year-olds here.) As you consider which books to read, you also must consider the instructional purpose and potential curriculum tie-in. That's why I'm including themes, topics, and skills for each … [Read more...]
The Best Read Aloud Books for First Grade
Teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, are you looking for a good list of books to read aloud to your first graders? Here a list of favorite books recommended by first-grade teachers, kids, and me -- a mixture of newer titles and classic favorites. You are going to love these books! But first, here are some important considerations when picking a read-aloud book. Higher Reading … [Read more...]
The Reading Aloud Habit
by Susan Stephenson, of The Book Chook As a single mother, with a full-time teaching job, I was often exhausted after a day at school. However, my four-year-old son knew that storytime came before bedtime, and he demanded his books if ever I suggested skipping them. I’d like to think I was devoted to being a good parent, but the truth is, I was mostly too tired to argue. Because I was tired, … [Read more...]