Unlock the Power of Picture Books
A podcast to help elementary teachers incorporate more picture books into their school day by using read alouds across the curriculum.
Each week, I'll share picture book titles to guide you in your teaching. You'll find practical tips, innovative ideas, and a collection of handpicked picture books perfect for each subject.
Get ready to inspire, educate and empower your students with the captivating world of picture books. Happy reading!
Episodes
58 episodes
56. How-To Picture Books for Kids
Fun and silly picture books teaching students how to do something! These make great mentor texts for writing workshop when kids are working on how-to writing pieces.📗 JOIN THE BOOK ...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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9:51
55. Veterans Day Books for Kids
Looking for engaging and meaningful books to share with your students on Veterans Day? This video features a collection of powerful picture books that explore the experiences of veterans and the sacrifices they make. These stories are perfect f...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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7:30
54. New Picture Books November 2024
Check out these new picture books released in November 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which November 2024 picture book to read first!📗
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Episode 54
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9:41
53. NEW to the Book Club! | November 2024
We are adding some awesome books to the Colorful Apple Book Club this month! Check out these brand new lessons for reading, writing, science, social studies and SEL. I'm sharing how you can use each book in your classroom to teach d...
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Episode 53
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15:44
52. Picture Books for a Positive Attitude
Looking for inspiring and uplifting books to share with your elementary students? This video features a collection of picture books that promote a positive attitude, resilience, and kindness. Use these books as read-alouds to foster a supportiv...
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Episode 52
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10:20
51. Stand Up to Bullies Picture Books
Looking for engaging and educational resources to teach your students about bullying prevention? Check out this collection of powerful picture books that explore themes of courage, kindness, and standing up to bullies. These stories are...
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Episode 51
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15:21
50. New Picture Books October 2024
Check out these new picture books released in October 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which October 2024 picture book to read first!📗
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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13:47
49. NEW to the Book Club! | October 2024
We are adding some awesome books to the Colorful Apple Book Club this month! Check out these brand new lessons for reading, writing, science, social studies and SEL. I'm sharing how you can use each book in your classroom to teach d...
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Episode 49
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14:43
48. New Picture Books September 2024
Check out these new picture books released in September 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which September 2024 picture book to read first!📗
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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13:30
47. Read Aloud Book Mail! Summer 2024
I got some books in the mail to share with you! Thank you to Publisher Spotlight for sharing these with me. Which one of these books are you going to share with your class first??🌟
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Episode 47
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23:30
46. New Picture Books: Summer 2024
Check out these new picture books released in Summer 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which Summer 2024 picture book to read first!📗 JO...
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Episode 46
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28:14
45. Reading Aloud Across the Curriculum
Reading across the curriculum is so beneficial for students! Using picture books in math, science and social studies not only helps students with their reading skills, but with understanding new concepts as well.Check out the show...
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Episode 45
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9:20
44. Classroom Management During a Read Aloud
Today we are going to talk about classroom management during a read aloud. This is the last video in our series on interactive read alouds and you might be thinking, “my class can’t handle that!” We are going to talk about how to ac...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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14:58
43. Questions to Ask During an Interactive Read Aloud
What questions should you ask during a read aloud? In this video, we are going to chat about how to ask questions during an interactive read aloud lesson. We are going to talk about what questions to ask, when to ask them and how of...
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Episode 43
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8:33
42. How to Choose a Book for an Interactive Read Aloud
How do you choose a book for an interactive read aloud? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to pick a read aloud book for your classroom. I’m sharing 5 simple, but effective questions to ask to make sure you choose the right book...
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Episode 42
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8:38
41. Why Read Aloud? Benefits of Using Read Alouds in the Classroom
Why read aloud? Reading aloud to kids has so many benefits! I'm sharing my top 10 reasons for reading aloud to children in the classroom.FREE LESSON<...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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15:31
40. Read Aloud Books about Maps
Calling all explorers! Take your students on a captivating journey around the world with the magic of map books! ️This video showcases a treasure trove of engaging children's books that make learning about maps FUN and effective.🌟
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Episode 40
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12:47
39. New Picture Books May 2024
Check out these new picture books released in May 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which May 2024 picture book to read first!🌟
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Episode 39
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17:40
38. Perseverance Books for Kids
Looking to empower your students with the power of "never give up"? We're diving into inspiring children's books that teach crucial SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) lessons about perseverance. These amazing stories will help yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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11:59
37. New Picture Books April 2024
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!🌟
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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15:12
36. Interactive Read Aloud vs. Read Aloud - What is the Difference?
What is the difference between an interactive read aloud and just a regular read aloud? I’m going to break down the differences between the two and why they are both important! An interactive read aloud is a well-planned out, meanin...
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Episode 36
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6:39
35. Books about Careers for Kids
Wondering how to spark your students' curiosity about the exciting world of careers? Let's dive into fantastic children's books that make learning about jobs fun and interactive. We'll showcase books that:Introduce a variety o...
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Episode 35
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11:51
34. Poetry Books for Kids
It's National Poetry Month, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing incredible poems into your classroom? In this video, we're sharing some of our favorite poetry collections for elementary students, from silly and playful to be...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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14:58
