Popular children’s book author John Schu, aka Mr. Schu, sent us a letter, and it’s addressed to you! Read his thoughts on the benefits of read alouds and sharing stories in the classroom and learn more about his recent books.
Dear Colleague,
I am writing you this message on October 11, 2022, from 32,000 feet […]
2022 gave us the gift of amazing books and series across countless topics, written by authors from many cultures and experiences. Our literacy experts had to make some tough choices to narrow the list to 22 of the best recommended books to include in classroom libraries. Check out our favorite educational, thought-provoking, touching and funny […]
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to share these spooky, high-interest titles with students. When kids connect with the books they’re reading, they’re more likely to view reading as a fun and positive experience, which sets them up to be stronger readers and more successful students across all subject areas. Add […]
When students struggle with reading, they may feel discouraged and avoid it altogether. Sometimes all it takes to transform a struggling reader into an engaged, successful reader is introducing them to the right book or series! Discover 14 illustrated titles and novels in verse that will keep the attention of even the most reluctant […]
While decodables are an excellent opportunity for in-context phonics practice, these books can become repetitive when they are not paired with more engaging texts. That’s why trade books are the perfect supplement! They give students a chance to practice letters and sounds while experiencing books they enjoy.
Fun Ways Educators Can Use Books in […]
All children should feel represented in the books in your classroom library. It’s important to share diverse titles so every student feels seen! In addition, exposing students to new points of view helps them to build empathy. Provide your students with a window into the many different experiences within the LGBTQ+ community when you […]
Kids are the future, and the quality of their lives depends on the state of our planet! Although your students may think they are too young to make a change, these timely books about environmentalism say otherwise. Encourage readers of all ages to get involved in saving the Earth when you share books about climate […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve selected the most inspiring, engaging and educational titles about remarkable women throughout history. These women came from many different backgrounds and experiences, but they all made a positive change in their communities and in the world. From picture books to poetry collections and biographies, share these titles […]
While traditional family holidays like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are celebrated in many schools, today’s students come from increasingly diverse and non-traditional families. Do the books in your classroom reflect this wide variety of family structures so students from all different types of families feel recognized and understood?
No matter what your family looks […]
I’ll be honest. Using wordless picture books is new territory for me. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve got lots of them in my classroom and I’ve recommend them to friends and colleagues. But I’ve never studied them extensively with my students. Especially not with the Big Kids. The reality is, since the Common Core Standards […]
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