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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Through my last three posts on the Interactive Read Aloud, I hope I have inspired you to try them out in your classroom. In my previous posts, I talked about what Interactive Read Alouds are, key planning tips, and the benefits of introducing them in your classroom. Today I am…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 15, 2024 Planning Interactive Read Alouds Hello! I am back to talk to you all about planning your next Interactive Read Aloud! In my previous posts, I talked about what Interactive Read Alouds are, and benefits of working them in to your classroom routine. Looking for some Interactive Read Aloud resources that…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 09, 2024 Today we are talking all about Interactive Read Aloud benefits. I have so much to share about this engaging reading strategy, as they are one of my all time favorite things to do in the classroom! In my first post, I talked all about what Interactive Read Alouds are. Today…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 We’re launching an exciting brand-new series centered around Interactive Read Alouds, and this post marks its debut. Our main focus today is to delve into a pivotal question: What are Interactive Read Alouds? Looking for no prep-resources to introduce Interactive Read Alouds in your classroom? Click on the button below…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated May 17, 2024 IVAN Read Alouds To Add To Your Novel Study “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate is a compelling story told from the perspective of a silverback gorilla named Ivan, who lives in captivity at a shopping mall. Ivan, who has grown accustomed to his life behind glass walls,…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Favorite Earth Day Read Alouds for Upper Elementary Earth Day is more than just a day; it’s a global reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and cherish our planet. As educators, we have the unique opportunity to plant the seeds of environmental stewardship in the minds of our young…