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10 Free Read Aloud Videos Sites You Can Enjoy Right Now

10 Free Read Aloud Videos Sites You Can Enjoy Right Now

September 11, 2020

As schools become more digital and virtual learning becomes more of the norm, it’s more important than ever to find picture book bread aloud videos. What is more unifying than the shared experience of a story? I mean this for EVERY GRADE! Read aloud videos for kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth grade AND BEYOND! Video read alouds are becoming… Read More

Filed Under: digital classroom, Distance Learning, Picture Books, Read Alouds Leave a Comment

Social Distancing, Hand Washing and Mask Wearing Books For Kids

Social Distancing, Hand Washing and Mask Wearing Books For Kids

July 30, 2020

Social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing books for kids? These are difficult times, and making good choices to stay healthy and keep good hygiene (or as good as possible) is important. Books, as with everything, are an excellent way to teach your children or students about staying socially distant, washing hands and how to wear masks.Check out these books… Read More

Filed Under: Back To School, Distance Learning, Picture Books, Read Alouds 1 Comment

What Are Some Surprisingly Easy Social Distancing Classroom Setup Ideas?

What Are Some Surprisingly Easy Social Distancing Classroom Setup Ideas?

July 17, 2020

As we go back to school this year, you’re probably looking for social distancing classroom setup ideas. For many, 6 feet of separation isn’t possible. Many are going to have to get rid of some of their comfy, soft flexible seating and look for something new. We also need to think about keeping each child’s materials separate from others. Good… Read More

Filed Under: Back To School, classroom decor, Distance Learning 4 Comments

Virtual Read Alouds with Google Slides

Virtual Read Alouds with Google Slides

April 26, 2020

Have you tried to do virtual read alouds? Maybe you’re doing virtual read alouds because of distance learning due coronavirus pandemic/ Covid-19. Perhaps you’re in the classroom and you’re trying to simplify your read alouds. Regardless of your situation, Google Classroom, Google Slides, and Google Docs can be powerful tools to make your life easier and engage your students with… Read More

Filed Under: digital classroom, Discussion, Distance Learning, Picture Books, Read Alouds, Reading, Technology 12 Comments

How To Run Engaging Digital Book Clubs And Guided Reading Groups Right Now

How To Run Engaging Digital Book Clubs And Guided Reading Groups Right Now

April 19, 2020

Are you trying to figure out how to make digital book clubs happen? Are you completely overwhelmed with the options and want to know what the best digital book club option is? Do you want digital book club tools? Do you want to know the best digital book clubs strategies? I’ve been slowly taking my book clubs more and more… Read More

Filed Under: digital classroom, Distance Learning, Picture Books, Read Alouds, Reading, Technology 2 Comments

Virtual Classroom Discussions

Virtual Classroom Discussions

March 31, 2020

Not all classrooms are face-to-face, but discussions are still very important. It helps students share their ideas, hear new ideas and learn how to respond respectfully to new ideas. Learning is constructive! Distance learning or virtual learning is becoming more and more prevalent at all levels of education, so providing opportunities for virtual classroom discussions is essential. In previous blog… Read More

Filed Under: Discussion, Distance Learning, Oracy, Technology 5 Comments

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