Holiday and Seasonal Read Alouds
Celebrate holidays and seasons with a selection of read-alouds that bring joy and learning to your classroom. This collection includes stories that align with various celebrations, offering opportunities to explore traditions, cultures, and themes. By integrating these read-alouds, you can enhance literacy and create memorable experiences.
All About Songkran | World Festivals Animated Video
Social Studies, History, History: World, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
This animated video lesson is all about word festivals. Students will love this engaging and interactive video about the Songkran festival. This video serves as a great introduction or review video for your learners. This is a 9-minute video lesson.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Festivals, World Celebrations, Social Studies Lesson, Songkran, Thailand
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities
Watch the story. Then sing the story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. This classic song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along. Jumping on the bed was a bad idea for these five little monkeys! Count down, from five to one, as each silly monkey falls off of the bed! After mama and the doctor finally get the little ones to stop jumping around, you’ll be surprised to see what they dream about! Young readers will giggle as they read or sing through this fun rhyme featuring cute illustrations and repetitive sentences. The fun Sing A Story series includes: Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed, Old MacDonald Had A Farm, Ten In The Bed, B-I-N-G-O, Down By The Bay, Humpty Dumpty & Other Nursery Rhymes, Six Little Ducks, Five Little Skunks, ABC Nursery Rhymes, The Wheels On The Bus, This Old Man, How Many Ducks?, Old MacDonald’s Letter Farm, The ABCs, Singing The Consonant Sounds, The Farmer In The Dell, and It’s Silly Time!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Story, Song, Classic, Five Little Monkeys, Ebook, 10 Little Monkeys, Monkeys On The Bed Video, Five Little Monkey Jumping On The Bed Video, 5 Monkeys Jumping On The Bed Video, Five Monkeys Jumping On The Bed Video, Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed Story
Can We Live In Space Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Do you think it’s possible for people to live in space someday? Kids will learn about Skylab, a 118-foot long laboratory that was launched into space on May 14, 1973.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Science, Space, Pilot, Astronaut, Skylab
At The Farm Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Listen to the story then hear the same story sung in an adorable song! Our Read & Sing Along series is perfect for young learners and will help reinforce early literacy skills. Explore the farm and learn what sounds all the silly farm animals make! Young listeners will recognize word patterns and find it easy to follow along. “Look at the pigs playing in the mud. I see three little pigs and they’re all having fun. Now the sheep in the pen look ready to play. They’re going baa, baa, baa on this bright sunny day.” Rhyming words will have young children following and learning in no time.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Farm, Animals, Cow, Listen, Pig
Wild Cats Know-It-Alls! Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on Wild Cats! Did you know that lions are the only cats, that live in family groups called prides? Children will learn about the lion, tiger, jaguar, cheetah, leopard, clouded leopard, and snow leopard. Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, makes this audiobook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies, Crocodiles, Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Safari Babies, Snakes, Sharks, Spiders, Whales, Wolves, Puppies, Wild Cats, Bugs, Birds of Prey, Fish, Frogs, Apes, Seals, Bats, Bears, Predators, Mummies, Volcanoes, Lizards, Kittens and Horses.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Science, Learning, Ebook, Education, Wild Cats
Mystery at the Funfair | Lucas Detective Animated Video
, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
Mystery at the Funfair is a 6-minute animated video that follows young detective Lucas as he works to solve a mystery at the local funfair. Students will enjoy joining Lucas on his latest adventure as he questions witnesses, gathers clues, and ultimately reveals who is behind the funfair mischief. This engaging video lesson integrates critical thinking skills, problem solving, and listening comprehension in an entertaining format that appeals to learners of all ages. Educators can utilize this stand-alone video to spark discussions, as a supplement to mystery genre lessons, or even as a creative writing prompt for students to script their own mystery narrative based on the video. With vivid imagery and an amusing storyline, Mystery at the Funfair promises to capture students' attention while sneaking in valuable learning opportunities.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Animated, Video, Mystery, Detective, Carnival
The Golden Axe and The Silver Axe | Animated Aesop's Fables Video
ELA, Reading, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
This animated Aesop's Fables video is titled The Golden Axe and The Silver Axe . Students will love to go on this adventure and learn more about fables. It is a 6-minute video.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Aesop, Fables, Fairy Tales, Reading Story, Reading Video
Hooray! It's Saturday! Video Storybook
ELA, Reading, Early Learning, Pre-K, Read Alouds, Activities
Hooray! It's Saturday! Video Storybook Hooray! It's Saturday! Video Storybook offers a fun and enriching educational resource to aid in teaching children the days of the week. Engaging for early learners, this digital book has been meticulously crafted to appeal to budding readers. Through inviting illustrations and compelling storytelling, students journey from Sunday through Saturday, filling their days with exciting activities including: Going to the park Attending school Taking piano lessons Playing basketball. The narrative revolves around children and their favorite day of the week- Saturday! While each day holds its significance due to various events occurring on them, they all build up towards an enthusiastic climax - Playtime on a vibrant Saturday. This unique approach makes it effective in reinforcing everyday concepts such as calendar awareness while stirring young learners' anticipation for every coming week. Diverse Learning Environments Compatibility What truly distinguishes this resource is its compatibility with diverse learning environments. Whether used during group lessons in public classrooms or interactive sessions within homeschool settings; as supplementary material for reinforcing literacy skills being taught or homework assignments aimed at practicing those skills at home - Hooray! It's Saturday gives educators flexibility when planning instructional strategies aimed at enhancing learners’ comprehension levels. Apart from providing engagement through vivid narrations based on daily routines and fun-filled weekends which young minds can relate to easily; it successfully integrates bilingual learning by also offering a Spanish version titled '¡Viva! ¡Es Sábado!’. Bilingual Learning Integration & Accessibility A perfect means of introducing basic Spanish vocabulary and phrases thereby raising multilingual individuals who are global thinkers. Delivered as an MP4 video file that ensures accessibility across varied digital platforms; this video storybook combines education with entertainment successfully capturing learner interest while aiding early reading development goals specific in Language Arts curricula. Here’s a tool crafted not only for fostering knowledge but cultivating enthusiasm about daily life routines among early grade students.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Educational Resource, Days Of The Week, Digital Book, Literacy Skills, Bilingual Learning
Six Little Ducks Video Storybook
ELA, Early Learning, Pre-K, Read Alouds, Activities
The Six Little Ducks Video Storybook is a lively, engaging educational resource targeted towards early learners. This interactive book blends story and song to impart pre-reading skills in an exciting, unforgettable manner. Featuring entirely digital content in the form of one MP4 video storybook. Through the classic song Six Little Ducks , this product employs read-along and sing-along methods for a fully immersive learning experience that can significantly enhance children’s language arts skills while reinforcing memory retention. [Story] : Follow the adventures of six delightful ducks who go on child-friendly adventures led by one special duck showcasing a feather on his back, all without Mother Duck's watchful eye. [Interactive Learning] : With vibrant illustrations that encourage active participation, children are spurred to count along as they witness ducks involved in enjoyable activities such as sliding down hills or swimming across rivers. [Skill Development] : Apart from engaging arithmetic ability via counting exercises, it also fosters creativity and stimulates imagination promoting independent thinking within young minds. This educational supplement proves invaluable across various settings: Whole group lessons where teachers lead shared reading sessions, Small group activities fostering cooperative teamwork through retelling stories or devising alternate narratives, Individual assignments further inspiring self-engagement that bolsters reading capabilities. A part of the Sing A Story series along with other cherished nursery rhymes like Old MacDonald Had A Farm and Humpty Dumpty among others; not only does it fortify early reading abilities but it also supports phonics instruction specifically consonant sounds via songs thereby nurturing comprehensive personal growth extending beyond just academics. The Six Little Ducks Video Storybook epitomizes an 'edutainment' model making the learning process enjoyable yet effective thus sparking children’s enthusiasm for education at this formative developmental stage.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Video Storybook, Interactive Learning, Sing-along, Counting Ducks, Early Literacy, Six Little Ducks, Six Little Ducks Songs
Many Jobs To Choose From Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Did you know that there are two kinds of shuttle astronauts? One is a pilot astronaut and the other is a mission specialist.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Study, Career, Payload, Scientist, Research
Tools To Predict The Weather Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will learn about the important tools a meteorologist uses to predict the weather in this fun, rhyming audiobook.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Tools, Predictions, Barometer, Thermometer, Weather
Mystery of the Gymnastic Suit | Lucas Detective Animated Video
, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
Mystery of the Gymnastic Suit | Lucas Detective Animated Video is an engaging teaching resource designed to captivate students while supporting their learning journey. It is not grade-specific, making it versatile and adaptable across different educational settings. This resource includes one MP4 file, housing an 8-minute animated video featuring the character Lucas. In it, students are invited into a captivating world of intrigue and deduction as they join Lucas, a vivid and relatable detective character. Through this fun-filled experience, learners can immerse themselves in unraveling the Mystery of the Gymnastic Suit . The vibrant visuals paired with stimulating storytelling not only spark curiosity but foster critical thinking as well. The Format: The medium used for this resource leans into modern digital communication by offering content in video format - familiar terrain for today's generation of learners. The format proves effective across different learning styles by providing visual engagement platforms alongside cognitive rippling effects. Potential Uses: This animated detective video can be implemented in various ways to suit teaching needs - be it homeschooling or public schooling environments - thereby catering to both individual educators' preferences and/or broad-based classroom requirements. Use it to kick off a new topic in a whole group setting or facilitate breakout discussions after viewing the film with small groups as part of active-learning sessions or even assign it for individual viewing during asynchronous learning times followed by guided discussion upon regrouping. Fundamentally, Mystery of the Gymnastic Suit | Lucas Detective Animated Video serves as a dynamic toolcrafted to enrich diverse learner experiences while promoting skills such as critical thinking and attention-to-detail under all educator-governed scenarios whether within class-rooms walls or beyond them – virtually included!
Author Educational Voice
Tags Gymnastic Suit, Detective, Animated Video, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking
My Family Video Storybook
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Meet Sophia and her cute dog named Thunder. Sophia’s family is introduced through beautiful watercolor art and simple text. Grandma is a good cook. Sophia’s brother likes to play baseball. And, of course, Sophia receives presents from her aunt. The story introduces family members' names, what they like to do, and ends with a fun celebration for Sophia’s birthday. What do you like to do when you get together with your family? The perfect book for aspiring readers. Learn simple Spanish words and phrases with the corresponding version Mi Familia.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Ebook, Family, Home, Listening, Beginning Reader
My Day Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Read Alouds, Activities
My Day Video Storybook The My Day Video Storybook is an ingenious teaching resource designed with young learners in mind. Primarily targeted at early learning and preschool stages, this captivating video storybook belongs to the Baby's First Learning video series. It serves as an excellent tool for introducing everyday objects to children in a simple yet engaging manner. Black and white art combined with sudden bursts of color are strategically employed in the video storybook to hold the interest of young viewers. The overall design captures baby's attention using prominent, uncomplicated images that encourage learning. Baby Bib Toy Duck Bottle Bath Time Essentials/li> This unique resource is not just restricted for use as a singular instructive tool—it can be deployed during: Whole group sessions (Under careful guidance of educators) (Or divvied up for small-group activities where peers can learn collaboratively.) Parents who homeschool their children will find that it makes an enriching addition to their teaching supplies. In its essence and spirit, this MP4 video storybook entitled 'My Day' serves more than a sole purpose—it fosters language arts skills while providing interactive entertainment for toddlers in their formative years. This sheathes education in fun layers—making instruction easier and more engrossing—maintaining learner interest without saturating them with too much information. In keeping line with its versatile characteristics lined up alongside other videos from the Baby’s First Learning series such as: "Splash" goes the Hippo Let’s Play Ruff says the Dog! Regardless of whether you’re teaching language arts or simply want your pre-schooler students or kids to recognize common objects around them—the 'My Day' Video Storybook easily adapts to various educational settings while reinforcing fundamental learning objectives. Engage early learners with this digital twist on traditional storybooks, making everyday learning a fun-filled adventure!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Early Learning, Preschool, Video Storybook, Language Arts, Everyday Objects
Sometimes I Feel Video Storybook
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Sometimes I Feel Video Storybook Designed for young learners at the early learning, kindergarten, first grade, and preschool levels, 'Sometimes I Feel' is a video storybook that caters to the dynamic environment of educators. This eBook format product facilitates understanding and discussions about emotions through its simple yet engaging content. The Essence of this Resource Emotion Exploration: The resource employs endearing illustrations and easy-to-understand sentences to exhibit a gamut of feelings such as happiness, sadness, silliness or anger. This encourages children to identify and understand diverse emotions. Diverse Applications: As an MP4 video storybook it is versatile enough be used in group teaching sessions or solo learning assignments. The digital nature allows constant accessibility for students enhancing their independent study skills. Cross-Cultural Exposure: 'Sometimes I Feel' integrates Spanish words & phrases within its content offering immersion in bilingual education without overwhelming young minds. In Today's Context This tool becomes increasingly significant with the growing focus on social-emotional development alongside traditional academics. Its usability is universal - whether you're making strides towards inclusive pedagogics in public schools or aiming at holistic growth during homeschooling sessions. The Goal: Molding Emotionally Balanced Individuals 'Sometimes I Feel', thus not only supplements academic learning but also instills emotional comprehension & empathy among kids from an early stage - one critical step towards shaping balanced individuals of tomorrow!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Emotional Intelligence, Social-emotional Development, Feelings, Bilingual Education, Interactive Storytelling
ABC Nursery Rhymes Video Storybook
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Early Learning, Pre-K, Read Alouds, Activities
Watch the story. Then sing the story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. This classic song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along. Young readers will learn the alphabet while enjoying all of their favorite nursery rhymes. The alphabet is illustrated on each page to help little ones point to and say each letter. Children of all ages will love chiming along to Mary Had a Little Lamb, Little Bo Peep, Hickory Dickory Dock, Humpty Dumpty, Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?, Little Miss Muffet and Hey Diddle Diddle. Adorable illustrations make learning the alphabet easy and fun! The fun Sing A Story series includes: Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed, Old MacDonald Had A Farm, Ten In The Bed, B-I-N-G-O, Down By The Bay, Humpty Dumpty & Other Nursery Rhymes, Six Little Ducks, Five Little Skunks, ABC Nursery Rhymes, The Wheels On The Bus, This Old Man, How Many Ducks?, Old MacDonald’s Letter Farm, The ABCs, Singing The Consonant Sounds, The Farmer In The Dell and It’s Silly Time!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Nursery, Rhymes, Alphabet, Ebook, Learn
A Pilot Flies Her Plane Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
A Pilot Flies Her Plane Audio Book Abounding with educational prowess , the A Pilot Flies Her Plane audio book is a valuable resource for educators and homeschoolers. Intricately designed to bolster early literacy skills, this tool empowers children through both auditory and cerebral channels. Undeniably, it's an effective instrument for preschool-grade 1 students who are in the process of learning language arts. Engrossing Story and Song Blend The audio book offers an engrossing story that then gushes into a delightful song. It's this unique blend that makes it ideal for promoting young learners' pattern recognition while simultaneously expanding their vocabulary. Fostering Curiosity About Transportation In the inviting world of transportation represented within this tale, children will meet various vehicles like: Planes, Trains, and Boats. The inclusion of these wondrous modes of journeys will not just rouse curiosity but also instill critical thinking among young minds about how different methods of transportation work. However, attention is also given to advocate walking as a fun and wholesome activity . Educational Intent Captivating themes intertwined with education intent—fosters engagement leading to an effective absorption @!?$&*#()+ of newfound knowledge in students listening to it. The single MP3 file format ensures easy access across various devices—making learning possible anywhere at any time. Versatility in Instruction Adaptation This resource can be manipulated flexibly suiting different educational setups; it can be used during: Whole group readings or Small group discussions stimulating active participation among young learners—an excellent way to instill collaborative efforts early on! Alternatively, handing out as individual assignment aids self-paced learning fostering autonomy while keeping turn taking skills intact during collective activities. In Conclusion The A Pilot Flies Her Plane audio book stands as a distinctive teaching aid promoting active engagement alongside substantial subject coverage—transporting language arts instruction beyond traditional realms ensuring inclusive learning that caters uniquely attuned needs in budding minds!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Pilot, Plane, Transportation, Early Literacy Skills, Engaging
Snakes Know-It-Alls! Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on Snakes! Did you know that snakes have two eyes? But they don’t have any eyelids, so they can’t blink. Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, makes this audiobook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies, Crocodiles, Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Safari Babies, Snakes, Sharks, Spiders, Whales, Wolves, Puppies, Wild Cats, Bugs, Birds of Prey, Fish, Frogs, Apes, Seals, Bats, Bears, Predators, Mummies, Volcanoes, Lizards, Kittens and Horses.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Snakes, Learning, Education, Science, Fun
The Crow and The Pitcher | Animated Aesop's Fables Video
ELA, Reading, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
This animated Aesop's Fables video is titled The Crow and The Pitcher . Students will love to go on this adventure and learn more about fables. It is a 7-minute video.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Audio Book, Crow, Reading Story, Fables, Aesop, Crow And The Pitcher Menu, Aesop's Fables Crow
Spanish: Diez En La Cama Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities
¿Qué sucederá cuando los ositos se abracen, se rían, y se revuelquen en una cama cómoda y grande? Los niños se divertirán mientras aprenden a contar de 1 a 10 con este libro.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Counting, Count, Numbers, Bed, Ten
Fire Engine to the Rescue Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will love this adorable story about Blazie, a brand-new fire engine that dreams of working in a big city. Find out what happens when Blazie is delivered to Spring Gardens, a small town where there are no tall buildings and no crowds of people. Authentic sound effects coupled with lively music will have young children waiting to discover how Blazie saves the day! This sweet story reinforces early literacy skills that young readers will need for school success. With this perfect combination of education and entertainment, kids and parents alike will enjoy reading “Fire Engine To The Rescue” over and over again!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Hose, Ladder, Siren, Fire Engine, Ebook
I Like Colors Audio Book
Creative Arts, Art, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities
Listen to the story then hear the same story sung in an adorable song! Our Read & Sing Along series is perfect for young learners and will help reinforce early literacy skills. What colors do you like? This fun audio book will teach young readers about all of the different colors through catchy rhymes. Each color is spoken to help children associate colors to things they see in real life, like a green frog and green leaves. “A yellow duck. A yellow spoon. A yellow cup. A yellow balloon. I like yellow. Yes, I do. Do you like yellow, too?” Repetitive and simple word patterns, teach children about colors and color words.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Colors, Learning, Early, Children, Listen
Mystery of the Stolen Sandwich | Lucas Detective Animated Video
, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
This Lucas Detective video lesson is the Mystery of the Stolen Sandwich. Students will enjoy joining Lucas in this animated video as they work to unveil the mystery. This is a 7 minute video.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Eating, Sandwich, Mystery, Reading, Video
I'm Ready for School! Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Have you ever heard of a school bus that talked to the children as he drove them to school? The Johnson twins, Bobby and Tommy, can’t believe their ears! Find out what happens in the adorable story “The Little School Bus That Talked.” Then you will meet Amy, a little girl that is nervous about her first day at school. Her mother has a great idea to calm Amy’s nerves—and it worked! Follow Amy throughout her day as she meets friends, eats lunch, and plays on the playground. Get ready to go back to school with fun stories, silly sing-along songs , and a talking school bus!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Story, Classroom, Playground, School, Ebook