https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0 Books that I can read aloud in my own classroom! en-us 2017-10-19 15:32:43 UTC 2025-07-22 17:01:50 UTC hello@padlet.com asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198752970 The reader follows Ruthie and her "Snurtch" as she learns how to deal with the temptations he gives her. This book could be helpful with self-regulation in assisting students to overcome their own "Snurtch".]]> 2017-10-19 16:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198752970 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198755069 In this funny book, the students get so focused on the upcoming Christmas break that they forget all about their homework. They come up with a creative way to fix the problem, but the teacher still gives consequences. This would be a great read around the holidays to remind students that we still have to focus on our work before we can take our break. ]]> 2017-10-19 16:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198755069 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198757750 This book tells about the day the child was born in a poetic and calming manner. This book would be a great conversation starter with parents about the child's history. I would like to do a unit using this book where family members come in to be interviewed about their family history around the child's birthday. This can be tied to reading, but also social studies as we learn about different backgrounds. ]]> 2017-10-19 16:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198757750 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198759865 In this classic Dr.Seuss book, we read that he does NOT like green eggs and ham in any way, shape, or form...until he tries them. Then he loves green eggs and ham! This book could be used as a fun brain break since it is filled with tongue twisters or with a child who is reluctant to try something. ]]> 2017-10-19 16:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198759865 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198761246 This is a tale of a little girl who i scared of thunder storms until her grandma helps her overcome them. They collect specific ingredients to make a "Thunder Cake" and count the claps of thunder as it gets closer. This is a soothing way to view storms and could benefit young children who may have trouble with storms when they are away from their parents for the first time. There is even a recipe for thunder cake that could be made with the class when you are anticipating the first big storm. ]]> 2017-10-19 16:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198761246 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198763510 This is a bright and exciting book about the alphabet. I immediately envisioned this book when we began talking about young readers. This would be an engaging way to teach kids the letters. ]]> 2017-10-19 16:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198763510 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198764798 This book is a hilarious story about a taco party with dragons. I read it to the little boy I nanny and he cackles every single time. This would be a fun brain break because the idea is so bizarre that students just laugh and laugh. ]]> 2017-10-19 16:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198764798 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198766937 This is a funny story of how one thing leads to another to another to another. This is how it feels working with kids sometimes, so I think they could relate to the pig. There are also many activities that can be done with this. I would like to have my students write their own book after reading this as a mentor text (ex. If You Give Allyson an Apple)]]> 2017-10-19 16:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198766937 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198769073 This is an adventurous story of a little boy named Max going to meet the "Wild Things". After playing with them for a while, he returns home to his own room. This could be used to spark students' imagination and also to show the value of our families. ]]> 2017-10-19 16:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198769073 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198771295 These books are all about the many different adventures of a family of bears. The value behind these books, though, are the life lessons that the bears teach us. There is a book for just about anything you could need in your classroom like sharing, strangers, bullying, chores, etc. ]]> 2017-10-19 16:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198771295 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198774299 Franklin books are very similar to the Berenstain Bears books, except for they are using turtles instead of bears. Similarly, they provide applicable life lessons that could be hand-picked for whatever you are dealing with in your classroom. ]]> 2017-10-19 16:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198774299 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198775909 Junie B. Jones is a little girl who tells us all about her day to day experiences. She is spunky and creative. When I asked a friend what her favorite children's book was she immediately said Junie B. Jones because she could see herself in her. This would be a great text to suggest for spunky students who want to connect with the character. ]]> 2017-10-19 17:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198775909 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198780211 This is a book about an indecisive little girl name Penelope. She struggles with the most basic decisions. I think a lot of students can relate to this personality, because I know I can still relate to this at 21 years old.]]> 2017-10-19 17:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198780211 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198783887 Emily Winfield Martin beautifully illustrated and wrote this book about a parent's love and dreams for their child. It is similar to Dr. Seuss's "Oh The Places You'll Go" as it encourages the reader in their aspirations. This would be a great text to read to students at the very beginning of the year and again when they are leaving your classroom to let them know how proud you are of them and that you have big hopes for their future.
 ]]> 2017-10-19 17:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198783887 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198787073 The crayons are fed up with their owner, so they finally quit!! This is a funny and creative story that will capture the reader's attention. The colorful pictures are very engaging as well. This could be used to teach about the value of friendships and also of taking care of our supplies. ]]> 2017-10-19 17:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198787073 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198788513 The town newspaper writer discovered the good in all people as she dug deep for her stories. This breaks down barriers of our first impression of individuals and helps students look for the good in their peers from a young age. Especially with all the bad we are seeing in our world today, we need to focus on the good that we can find. ]]> 2017-10-19 17:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198788513 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198791687 This is a transitional book to help young children away from their parents for the first time. It goes through many different actions and scenarios that can help the child as well as the parent. This obviously would into be appropriate to read aloud to a middle school class, but could be helpful in pre-school or Kindergarten. ]]> 2017-10-19 17:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198791687 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198793395 The llama gets extremely frightened in the night when his mother is not there to sooth him. I read this to the boy I nanny when his mom went out of town and it comforted him to know that she would be back soon just as the llama's mom was. This could be used in a young classroom when they are aware from parents for the first time. I would like to have a collection of books to read for the first couple of weeks if I get placed into a Kindergarten or first grade classroom. ]]> 2017-10-19 17:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198793395 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198799303 This light-hearted book involves a cloud that hovers over an individual in a bad mood, until they get better and it moves to someone else. This would be an excellent tool to teach students that we all experience bad moods and sometimes run into unfortunate circumstances, but it is how we react that it is important. ]]> 2017-10-19 17:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198799303 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198801652 A mouse sets out on an adventure and encounters numerous scary creatures. He dodges each one and eventually encounters the ultimate creature, the Gruffalo. The Gruffalo is impressed with his bravery and eventually leaves him alone. This could teach children about bravery but could also be used in conjunction with a social studies lesson because it is based off of a Chinese Folk Tale. ]]> 2017-10-19 17:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198801652 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198806333 Otis gets shoved behind the barn when the nice, new tractor comes along. When his friend gets stuck in the mud, though, Otis comes to the rescue! This text reminds us all of friendship, perseverance, and self-worth, which all have a place in the classroom. ]]> 2017-10-19 17:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198806333 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198807953 PInkalicious loves the color pink but she eventually takes it a step too far and turns PINK! This is a fun book for young girly-girls who can relate, but also encourages all readers that being yourself is best. There is also a follow up book about her brother, Peterlicious, that could be used in conjunction for boys. ]]> 2017-10-19 18:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198807953 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198809952 Pete the Cat is ready for school in his new school shoes! This is a fun text of the childhood favorite Pete the Cat as he heads to school. There is even a fun song with the book that the class could sing together. If kids are reluctant to start school, or just having a bad day, read about Pete the Cat and get them dancing in their own school shoes! There are also many other fun Pete the Cat books that could be implemented. ]]> 2017-10-19 18:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198809952 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198811833 Gerald and Piggie are constantly on some new adventure. These books share the beauty of friendship, accepting someone who is different than you, and are just simply fun! The texts are great for emergent readers. After being read the book aloud once, they could read most words to themselves or a peer. ]]> 2017-10-19 18:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198811833 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198919680 This encouraging story is about a little girl who is not confident in her artistic abilities. After she is told to just start with a dot, her art blooms. This text reminds all readers that we each have talent, we just have to give it a try. ]]> 2017-10-20 02:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198919680 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198920346 This is a bright and engaging book about what Carla brings for lunch. She packs pieces for her sandwich that are very unusual, but all work together to make a yummy meal! This text emphasizes uniqueness and also teamwork as all the pieces come together to make the sandwich. ]]> 2017-10-20 02:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198920346 asulli29 https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198920953 Jeremy moves into a new neighborhood and is the enemy. Dad has a recipe for Enemy Pie, but the secret ingredient is to spend a day with your enemy. Then you may just become friends! This text is perfect as kids come into a new classroom and may not be the best of friends with everyone. The message teaches us to give them a chance and it may work out well!]]> 2017-10-20 02:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/asulli29/emztbuhkwhw0/wish/198920953