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Read Alouds are an effective tool for developing literacy and listening skills in students of all ages. By reading stories aloud, you model fluent reading and bring texts to life. Incorporating read aloud sessions encourages imagination, enhances vocabulary, and promotes critical thinking through discussions. These sessions can foster a love for reading and provide a shared literary experience in your classroom.

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Mystery of the Stolen Sandwich | Lucas Detective Animated Video

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

It's Night-Night Time Video Storybook

It's Night-Night Time Video Storybook
ELA, Early Learning, Pre-K, Read Alouds, Activities

Snuggle close to your little one and enjoy this rhyming story about mommy animals gently tucking their babies into bed. “It’s night-night time,” said Mama Horse as her little foal softly neighed. “Snuggle close, and bow your head. Our nighttime prayers, we’ll say.” Mama Cat, Raccoon, Cow, Mouse, Horse, and Bird, each say “good night” to their babies in a different, caring way. Young readers will be captivated by the comforting story and reassuring illustrations. This book is the perfect way to end a busy day. Other titles in the Bedtime Series include: Sleep, My Little One, The Night-Night Song, I Love You More, It’s Night, Night Time, and I Thank God For You.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Mommy, Animals, Bedtime, Snuggle, Ebook

Let's Learn About Lions Audio Book

Let's Learn About Lions Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities

Kids will learn why the ferocious, meat-eating lion is called “king of the beasts,” as well as learn about other wild cats like the “sports car” of cats—the speedy cheetah, the tree-climbing leopard, and the biggest cat of all—the Siberian tiger. What wild cat lives high in the mountains, is seldom seen, can live in freezing temperatures, and cannot roar? Kids will learn about the “ghost of the mountain,” the beautiful, Snow leopard. Authentic sound effects will engage listeners of all ages, while learning about these amazing mammals—Wild Cats!

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Lion, Tiger, Cheetah, Snow Leopard, Children

Spring And Summer Audio Book

Spring And Summer Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Spring is a very unpredictable time of the year. Sometimes it’s warm, and then snow might appear. Daffodils and crocuses are clues that spring is near.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Spring, Summer, Listen, Weather, Science

You're An Astronaut Audio Book

You're An Astronaut Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Kids will learn what it’s like to lift off in a space shuttle and experience outer space in this fact-filled, audiobook about being an astronaut.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Shuttle, Lift Off, Mission Specialist, Astronaut, Science

Tornados And Hurricanes Audio Book

Tornados And Hurricanes Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Kids will learn the difference between a tornado and a hurricane in the fact-filled rhyming audiobook.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Tornado, Hurricane, Storm, Natural Disaster, Weather

Huge Machines Video Storybook

Huge Machines Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities

Children will learn about all of the different machines that farmers use each day! “Trucks, tractors, forklifts, and bulldozers, too. Any huge machine, I like. How about you?” Young readers will be amazed by what trucks, tractors, forklifts and other huge machines can do in this brightly-illustrated rhyming Video! “Huge Machines” is a great video to reinforce early literacy skills.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Farmers, Machines, Bulldozer, Forklift, Ebook

My Day Video Storybook

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

All About Chinese Spring Festival | World Festivals Animated Video

All About Chinese Spring Festival | World Festivals Animated Video
Social Studies, History, History: Asian, 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 Chinese Spring Festival. This video serves as a great introduction or review video for your learners. This is an 11-minute video lesson.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Lunar Calendar, Spring Festival, China, Chinese History, Celebrations

I'm Thankful Audio Book

I'm Thankful Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities

"I'm Thankful" is a beautiful story about a mom telling her child how thankful she is for him. Sweet sound effects and a comforting voice will calm little ones and will become a favorite story to listen to before bedtime. The same story is then sung as an adorable song. Snuggle close to your little one and share a rhyming story filled with thankfulness for all of your daily blessings. Children are encouraged to talk about all the things they are thankful for and to share them with family and friends.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Bedtime, Thankful, Story, Calming, Child

The Cat and The Hens | Animated Aesop's Fables Video

The Cat and The Hens | Animated Aesop's Fables Video
ELA, Reading, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities

The Cat and The Hens: An Animated Aesop's Fables Video This is an engaging teaching resource perfect for educators, public school teachers, and homeschoolers. This video brings to life the classic stories from Aesop's Fables through animation. With a runtime of approximately 6 minutes, it provides a comprehensive yet digestible narrative that students will enjoy thoroughly. Versatile Teaching Resource This non-grade specific educational tool can be employed in various settings: In full classrooms to foster group discussion after viewing. In small study groups for deeper conversations and analysis of moral lessons. A handy audio-visual aid for individual student study or homework content review at home. Benefits Language Arts Education Catered primarily towards Language Arts disciplines, it promotes reading comprehension skills among all age groups due to its user-friendly design. Subtitles can be utilized during viewing for added textual context if needed. User-Friendly Qualities The product comes as an MP startylene making it easily accessible on various platforms such as computers, tablets or smart boards used in modern learning environments. Its compact size allows easy sharing between devices ensuring quick distribution among students regardless of their location – classroom or home-study area. Versatile Learning Tool: Conclusion The Cat and The Hens: Animated Aesop’s Fables video indeed offers flexible usage possibilities tailored to aiding your approach when helping students explore classical literature via modern technology. Remember that this remarkable resource seeks not only to entertain but also aims to instill timeless wisdom from age-old stories subtly written into beautifully animated scenes enticing young minds towards deeper levels of critical thinking skills nurtured via literary exploration. Add this handy tool into your educator’s arsenal today - one where traditional tales meet modern means - reinforcing core academic values with seemingly limitless accessibility while keeping your learners engaged every step along their educational journey!

Author Educational Voice

Tags Animated, Aesop's Fables, Educational Resource, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking

Farm Animals Video Storybook

Farm Animals Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities

Did you know that a baby goat is called a kid? Or, that a baby donkey is called a foal? Young children will learn the names of baby farm animals and discover the sound that each animal makes. Large photographs of each mommy and baby animal make this the perfect introductory video for young children. Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life animals to photographs than to illustrations. Perfect for pre-readers this video includes simple sentences and repetitive text. Mommy and baby animals featured are: cow/calf, duck/duckling, pig/piglets, chicken/chick, sheep/lamb, horse/foal, cat/kittens, turkey/poult, dog/puppies, goat/kid, and donkey/foal. Other books in the Read & Learn series include: Alphabet, Counting, and Wild Animals.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Farm, Animals, Ebook, Goat, Baby

All About Holi | World Festivals Animated Video

All About Holi | 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 Holi 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 Hindu, Festival, Holi Holiday, World Festivals, World History

Birds of Prey Know-It-Alls! Audio Book

Birds of Prey 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 Birds of Prey! Did you know that owls are the only birds of prey that are nocturnal? That means they like to hunt at night. Children will learn about the eagle, hawk, owl, falcon, and vulture. 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, Birds, Prey, Education, Ebook

I See An Elephant In The Sky Audio Book

I See An Elephant In The Sky Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Have you ever laid on the grass to look up into the sky at the clouds? Did you know that clouds are made up of tiny droplets of water?

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Formations, Clouds, Sky, Elephant, Weather

A Is For Alligator - Audiobook

A Is For Alligator - Audiobook
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds

Title: A Is For Alligator - Audiobook Imagine a teaching resource that combines engaging storytelling with musical learning, all packaged in an easily accessible audio format. That's exactly what you get with the 'A Is For Alligator- Audiobook'. Crafted primarily for preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders, this unique audiobook presents the alphabet in a rhyming song-filled format that is both enjoyable and educational. The audiobook contains: A delightful tale followed by the same story transformed into an enchanting sing-along. a part of our Read & Sing Along series specifically designed to fortify early literacy skills. A journey through English alphabets paired each letter with a word beginning from that letter Ideal for pre-reading activities in Language Arts, it fosters identification of letter sounds and opens young learners to alphabetical order efficiently. With its approachable style, 'A Is For Alligator' promotes curious exploration while sparking enthusiasm towards recognition of letters and their corresponding sounds. Modes of Usage: Whole Group Sessions: Children can join hands and sing along collectively Smaller Groups: Students can take turns singing lines building peer interaction skills Creative Homework Assignments: Encourages individual practice at home stimulating parental involvement in their child’s learning process. In sum, The 'A Is For Alligator' audiobook serves not just as a tool to grasp English alphabets but also instills love towards reading right from an early age.</p

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Alligator, Alphabet, Storytelling, Sing-along, Early Literacy

The Fox and The Crow | Animated Aesop's Fables Video

The Fox and The Crow | Animated Aesop's Fables Video
ELA, Reading, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities

This animated Aesop's Fables video is titled The Fox and The Crow. Students will love to go on this adventure and learn more about fables. It is a 7-minute video.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Fox, Crow, Fables, Reading Story, Aesop, Aesop Fox And Crow

Rescue Ready Video Storybook

Rescue Ready Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities

Children will explore rescue vehicles including a fire truck, ambulance, police car, helicopter, and more with this colorful book featuring real photographs and sounds. Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life vehicles to photographs than to illustrations. From a fire truck to a Coast Guard boat, this helpful book will have children rescue ready! Other books in the Photo Fun Facts Series include: Monster Machines, Barnyard Babies, and Peek-A-Boo At The Zoo.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Ebook, Emergency, Police Car, Vehicles, Machine, Rescue Ready, Reacue Ready

Apes Know-It-Alls! Audio Book

Apes 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 Apes! Did you know that orangutans spend most of their lives in trees? They are the slowest-moving apes. Big males sometimes have to travel on the ground because the tree branches can’t support them. Children will learn about the gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, bonobo and gibbon. Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, makse 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, Animals, Learning, Apes, Ebook

Space Colonies Audio Book

Space Colonies Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Space colonies are homes in the sky. Have you ever thought about living in outer space?

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Astronaut, Live, Sky, Colonies, Math

Fall And Winter Audio Book

Fall And Winter Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Fall brings cooler weather and in autumn there are shorter days. The leaves change from green to orange, red, and purple, until they start falling to the ground.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Fall, Winter, Autumn, Seasons, Change

Mystery of the Gymnastic Suit | Lucas Detective Animated Video

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

Kittens Know-It-Alls! Audio Book

Kittens 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 Kittens! Did you know a kitten’s whiskers grow to be a little longer than the length of its body? Learn why a kitten always lands on its feet and other fun facts. 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, Education, Ebook, Learning, Kittens

Can We Live In Space Audio Book

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